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John Davidson: BBC Could Have “Worked Harder” To Stop N-Word Tourette’s Tic From Airing

Deadline2/25/2026

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Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes

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Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity

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