I don't know what other folks think (I hope to find out) but I find it irritating, even annoying that news items (in print & online) start with a report about something then switch to something different where I'd call it part way through.

Also, nowadays TV programmes start with the same old intro, then mention several items appearing in the programme before starting "properly". By that time five minutes has passed. About twelve minutes in to the programme, they're heading for an ad-break with "coming up next". After the adverts there's a part repeat of what's already been shown. Do they think we've got a very short attention span?