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May 10 – May 16, 2026
Week 72LIVE
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By the Numbers
4Events
-32
0Damage
-3
2Hype
-16
2Noise
-13
11.6Avg Dmg
+1.3
30.5Avg Hype
-4.5
This Week in 30 Seconds

Media attention this week centered on "DOJ Lawsuit Against New Mexico and Albuquerque on Immigration Enforcement" (B: 40.3) — but no high-damage events rose to prominence. 4 events tracked across 4 sources.

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DOJ Lawsuit Against New Mexico and Albuquerque on Immigration Enforcement
Trump Warns on College Sports, Urges Congressional Action
Top Hype · Hype: 40.3
DOJ Lawsuit Against New Mexico and Albuquerque on Immigration Enforcement

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against New Mexico and Albuquerque regarding immigration enforcement laws. This represents federal enforcement action against state/local immigration policies.

Dmg: 25.4Hype: 40.31 src
Full Index
Damage0 events
No events this week
Hype2 events
1
DOJ Lawsuit Against New Mexico and Albuquerque on Immigration Enforcement
2026-05-08 · 1 src
25.440.3
2
Trump Warns on College Sports, Urges Congressional Action
2026-05-10 · 1 src
HYPE
0.037.5
Noise Floor2 events
1
Religious Liberty Commission Policy Recommendations
2026-05-09 · 1 src
2
White House Distances from AI Regulation
2026-05-07 · 1 src
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