What Is the ‘Super Flu’ That Is Spreading in Europe and the United States? - wired.com
Google News • 1/2/2026
Summary
Flu cases are rising in Europe and the United States, with a strain that particularly affects older individuals. The CDC has reported a surge in flu cases across the US, which is being fueled by holiday travel. Various news outlets, including The Washington Post and Reuters, have covered the increase in flu cases, while a pediatrician has provided insights on the spike and guidance on when to seek hospital care if infected.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
106d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
2533
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^2533/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^2533/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 105 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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