DIThe Distraction Index

#casualties

4 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
2Noise
7.2Avg Dmg
32.6Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-20
Iranian Strike Kills Four US Troops
Damage
0.0
Hype
17.5
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-19
Iran War Escalation: US Fires on Iran After Jordan Attack
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
6.5
Hype
27.0
WEEK 48Nov 23 – 29
HYPE2025-11-28
National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom Dies After DC Shooting
federal · narrow
Damage
2.1
Hype
75.3
WEEK 44Oct 26 – Nov 1
NOISE2025-10-30
Military Strikes Kill 57 in Naval Operations
Enforcement Actioninternational · narrow
Damage
20.3
Hype
10.4