These are developments. They're leading news bulletins the world over because so many people are following the story.
You don't have to, but don't spent so much time and energy ruining it for those who do please. Just look at other threads instead.
I used to be a nork clasper when the threads were devoid of real developments, but today I've had to move because I find the nork clasping camp (keepbumping and friends) is the loonier of the two now.