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By mid-year, events like the bizarre collapse of a ship in Baltimore fueled conspiracy theories surrounding negligence and governance. The phenomenon surrounding the so-called "Luigi Love"—a vigilante figure gaining social media allure for targeting healthcare CEOs—spoke volumes about the public’s thirst for anti-establishment heroes.
Meanwhile, political coups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and attempts at self-coup in South Korea illustrated the fragile state of governance in many regions. This chaotic backdrop often intertwined with viral moments—akin to a never-ending reality show with real-world consequences.