DIThe Distraction Index

#manufactured_controversy

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
0Noise
4.7Avg Dmg
48.1Avg Hype
WEEK 88Aug 30 – Sep 5
HYPE2026-08-27
Trump Executive Order Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
Norm Erosion Onlyinternational · narrow
Damage
7.2
Hype
56.5
WEEK 78Jun 21 – 27
HYPE2026-06-20
National Mall Restoration Draws Unusual Backlash Over Algae Protests
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
2.1
Hype
39.8