'Chonkers' the sea lion going viral in San Francisco
NBC News • 4/30/2026 – 5/1/2026
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Cluster Activity
1
2
2026-04-302026-05-01
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
14h
Age
3
Sources
from cluster
6
Hours Since Seen
Final Score37/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier92% (0.5^6/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-30
- 2026-05-01'Chonkers' the sea lion going viral in San Francisco (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 40
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 3 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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