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3 events across 3 weeks
0
Damage
2
Hype
1
Noise
1.6
Avg Dmg
49.0
Avg Hype
WEEK 71
May 3 – 9
HYPE
2026-05-03
Virginia Tech Speaker Controversy Over Anti-American Remarks
Norm Erosion Only
single state · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
82.3
WEEK 49
Nov 30 – Dec 6
NOISE
2025-12-05
Trump Administration Navigates Fallout from Controversial Boat Strike
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
Damage
2.7
Hype
20.6
WEEK 8
Feb 16 – 22
HYPE
2025-02-22
Steve Bannon Accused of Nazi Salute, Claims It Was a Wave
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
Damage
2.1
Hype
44.2