White House says using US military ‘always an option’ for acquiring Greenland | First Thing
The Guardian • 1/7/2026 • Last cited 1/7/2026
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33
Age (0-35)
8 days
16
Velocity (0-40)
4 sources (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
6
Breadth (0-15)
4 unique
Total Score63/100
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: 8 days - proven survivor
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