DIThe Distraction Index

#gun violence

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
1Noise
1.7Avg Dmg
23.3Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-19
Tucson Mass Shooting Splits Arizona Leaders
Damage
0.9
Hype
21.4
WEEK 36Aug 31 – Sep 6
HYPE2025-09-06
Maryland Leaders Reject Trump's National Guard Offer for Gun Violence
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · moderate
Damage
1.3
Hype
25.4
WEEK 35Aug 24 – 30
HYPE2025-08-30
Minneapolis School Shooting Prompts Safety Discussions
single state · narrow
Damage
3.0
Hype
22.9