Congo says 2,000 people have died in history’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak
AP News • 7/20/2026 – 8/12/2026
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2026-07-202026-08-11
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-07-20
- 2026-07-22
- 2026-07-23
- 2026-07-27
- 2026-07-28
- 2026-07-30
- 2026-07-31
- 2026-08-04
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 10 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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