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3 events across 2 weeks
1
Damage
1
Hype
1
Noise
26.4
Avg Dmg
28.6
Avg Hype
WEEK 77
Jun 14 – 20
DMG
2026-06-14
Federal Judge Orders Restoration of National Park Exhibits and Signs
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · broad
Damage
43.2
Hype
32.3
NOISE
2026-06-13
Trump Administration Policies Impact Science Research Funding
Resource Reallocation
federal · moderate
Damage
12.6
Hype
24.0
WEEK 70
Apr 26 – May 2
HYPE
2026-04-26
Trump Administration Fires National Science Board Members
Personnel Capture
federal · moderate
Damage
23.5
Hype
29.5