Is this a run on sentence, and if so, how can i correct it while keeping it in its original form?

Question

Tabloids use these extreme headlines to capture the attention of Americans with the contemplation that they would rather read nonsensical articles than intellectual literature, and in many cases, they are correct in that thought.

Answer 1

try this:

Tabloids use extreme headlines to capture the attention of Americans with the contemplation that they would rather read nonsensical articles than intellectual literature. In many cases, they are correct in their thinking.

Answer 2

Nowadays, extreme headlines are used in tabloids to capture the attention of today’s Americans. Through thoughtful observations, studies show that majority would prefer to read nonsensical articles rather than intellectual literature and in most cases, they are correct in a sense.

Answer 3

First of all, I would not use the word "contemplation." It is an effort to sound academic but it strikes me oddly.

"Believing that Americans would rather read nonsensical articles than intellectual literature, tabloids use these extreme headlines to capture their attention. In many cases they are correct."

Answer 4

CORRECTION:
Tabloids use these extreme headlines to capture the attention of American; With the contemplation that they would rather read nonsensical articles than intellectual literature, and in many cases, they are correct in that thought.