Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup
The Washington Post • 2/16/2026 – 2/19/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
14h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score42/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier75% (0.5^20/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-16
- 2026-02-17
- 2026-02-18
- 2026-02-19Bowser declares Potomac sewage spill an emergency, seeks federal aid for cleanup (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 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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