In this issue of The Daily Bugle …
Headline: After yet another Incident where a superhuman could not be contained properly, and thousands across the city suffered as a result, Secretary Ross’ has lost his jurisdiction. Accountability in action, folks! He’s been replaced by The World Security Council, an organization we will cover in a separate article. The headline today is about the Sentinel Program. The Sentinels, as some readers may recall, have been in operation since the 1970s. This paper and others have voiced some concerns about their use, specifically with their singular focus onto mutants. However, these new Sentinels have been improved upon. They do not rely on invasive DNA tracking, but instead detect powers that are being used. They will be patrolling the city not to round up every superhuman, but to apprehend those who are not registered and continue to use dangerous, sometimes life-threatening powers and abilities. All assurances are being made that Sentinels will operate using minimal force required to apprehend and contain any threats they detect. Their operation will be overseen by the WSC, though their day-to-day processes are largely automated. Read more about the science and the practical uses of the Sentinels inside!
Page 3: Secretary Ross is out, and the World Security Council is in! Very little was known about this organization until recently, much of their activities coming to light after Natasha Romanoff declassified and blew the whistle on all of S.H.I.E.LD. However, while this council oversaw S.H.I.E.L.D., they are a separate entity. And the public can be assured that the members involved in the unfortunate decision to launch a nuclear device at Manhattan have all been replaced. The WSC now lies in the perfect position to oversee and regulate superhuman activity. Formed of politicians from several major countries, they have both leadership and a global perspective. The organization was involved with the original selection of the Avengers, and thus has criteria in place for determining the threat-levels of superhuman activity, and the protocols in place to address how best to handle it. We at the Bugle fully support the WSC, and look forward to seeing how they will lead us into the future. Read more on page 3 about the history of the WSC, as well as speculations by leading experts as to what this will mean for the Accords and Registration.
Page 6: In the wake of the Enchantress’ spell, property destruction was rampant. Though certainly not the greatest concern at the time, now that the effects of fear have faded, new anxieties have sprung up to take their place. Businesses across the city fell victim to looting, vandalism, and attacks that may or may not have even been intentional. Nevertheless, we’ve received dozens of reports of businesses in hot water after the event, and some small business owners are even shutting down for good. Family favorite cornerstores and food carts -- just another price to pay in the world of superhumans.