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Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content

Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content
NYT Business Saturday 12 September 2026, 17:19 UTC By Mark Walker 1 min read
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Trevor Jacob recorded himself bailing out of an airplane mid-flight and posted the video online. The stunt gained widespread attention but also attracted scrutiny.

Trevor Jacob recorded himself bailing out of an airplane mid-flight and posted the video online. The stunt gained widespread attention but also attracted scrutiny.
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