How an abandoned, plush-loving macaque became the most beloved monkey on the internet
Euronews • 2/20/2026
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4h
Age
4
Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score48/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
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- 2026-02-20How an abandoned, plush-loving macaque became the most beloved monkey on the internet (current)
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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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