DIThe Distraction Index

#personnel purges

2 events across 1 week

1Damage
1Hype
0Noise
24.9Avg Dmg
42.1Avg Hype
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-17
Top FDA Drug Regulator Fired
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
17.1
Hype
53.5
DMG2026-05-16
Mass Diplomatic Staff Forced Out as Global Crises Multiply
Personnel Captureinternational · moderate
Damage
32.8
Hype
30.8