BAFTAs host Alan Cumming apologizes for 'strong language' shouted by Tourette syndrome advocate during ceremony
Entertainment Weekly • 2/22/2026 – 2/23/2026
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2026-02-222026-02-23
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
23h
Age
7
Sources
from cluster
10
Hours Since Seen
Final Score43/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier87% (0.5^10/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-22BAFTAs host Alan Cumming apologizes for 'strong language' shouted by Tourette syndrome advocate during ceremony (current)
- 2026-02-23
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 7 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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