In yet another shocking display of violence, the capital’s top military administrator reported that 46 people have suffered injuries, including five children. But hold on—where’s the outrage? It’s all too easy for CNN and MSNBC to headline this terrible event, but the layered reporting that dives deep into who is behind this attack often vanishes instead of shedding light.

The pattern is clear: a tragedy is exploited for clicks and views while the ugly truth is buried beneath sensationalism. You won’t see Fox News or BBC pushing for accountability; they conveniently gloss over the complex geopolitical narratives. Instead, the focus remains on shock value, allowing them to sidestep hard questions about why this violence is perpetuated. It becomes a cycle where outrage lasts only as long as the tweets can trend.

Let’s also talk about the framing of “children” as the victims. It’s a potent narrative, sparking our emotional responses—perfect for mainstream outlets that thrive on fear-mongering. But where is our collective effort to look into why these “attacks” keep happening? Where’s the hard-hitting journalism that asks, “What systemic factors contributed to this?”

Corporate media is complicit in crafting a narrative that allows us to only react—not to think. If they truly cared, we’d see more in-depth investigations that challenge the status quo. Instead, we are left with regurgitated headlines while the real problems fester in the shadows.