Ted Went All That Way For Nuthin’: Netflix Lost WB While Sarandos Was Pitching Deal At The White House
Deadline • 2/26/2026 – 2/27/2026
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2026-02-262026-02-27
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
7h
Age
12
Sources
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4
Hours Since Seen
Final Score48/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-26
- 2026-02-27Ted Went All That Way For Nuthin’: Netflix Lost WB While Sarandos Was Pitching Deal At The White House (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 12 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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