Trans-Atlantic tensions in focus as annual Munich security gathering opens
Defense News • 2/12/2026 – 2/13/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
48d
Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1168/48)
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Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1168/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
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- 2026-02-12
- 2026-02-13Trans-Atlantic tensions in focus as annual Munich security gathering opens (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 25
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 10 independent sources
Age: 48 days - proven survivor
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