DIThe Distraction Index

#health

5 events across 5 weeks

1Damage
3Hype
1Noise
9.2Avg Dmg
23.1Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-12
Senator Mitch McConnell Releases First Statement Since Hospitalization
Damage
0.0
Hype
8.2
WEEK 65Mar 22 – 28
HYPE2026-03-25
Kennedy Ally Quits Vaccine Panel, Cites Sabotage
Personnel Capturefederal · narrow
Damage
2.4
Hype
32.0
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
DMG2025-04-24
Trump Administration Dismantles Science and Health Protections
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
27.1
Hype
20.9
WEEK 23Jun 1 – 7
HYPE2025-06-07
Trump Surgeon General Pick Criticized for Conflicts of Interest
Personnel Capturefederal · narrow
Damage
8.4
Hype
24.9
WEEK 21May 18 – 24
HYPE2025-05-23
Trump and Allies Spread Unfounded Claims About Biden Cancer Diagnosis
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
8.0
Hype
29.7