A tale of two disasters: Missing Titanic sub captivates the world days after deadly migrant shipwreck
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A fishing boat crowded with migrants traveling from Libya to Italy sank in Greek waters last week. While hundreds are still missing and feared dead, it has garnered far less attention and resources than the Titan rescue efforts for five people.
  • @atzanteol@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    0•2 years ago

    In 2022 there were nearly 50,000 automobile fatalities in the US. There isn’t a big story about all of them because, frankly, they’re common.

    But 5 people died in a submarine. That’s news because it’s different.

    • Haileaf01
      2•2 years ago

      im not sure how this relates to 500 people seeking refuge relates to automobile accidents