Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero
AP News • 6/10/2026 – 6/11/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-06-102026-06-14
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
6d
Age
6
Sources
from cluster
136
Hours Since Seen
Final Score7/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier14% (0.5^136/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-06-10
- 2026-06-11Somali soccer referee denied entry to US for World Cup is welcomed home as a hero (current)
- 2026-06-14
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 6 independent sources
Age: 6 days - proven survivor
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