WHO unsure what caused pneumonia that killed plague-lab worker in Russia
Reuters • 10/4/2026 – 10/11/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-10-04
- 2026-10-05
- 2026-10-06
- 2026-10-07
- 2026-10-08
- 2026-10-10WHO unsure what caused pneumonia that killed plague-lab worker in Russia (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 16 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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