"Nearly blind" refugee found dead in Buffalo after Border Patrol release, mayor says
CBS News • 2/26/2026 – 2/27/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-02-262026-02-27
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
18h
Age
7
Sources
from cluster
1
Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-26"Nearly blind" refugee found dead in Buffalo after Border Patrol release, mayor says (current)
- 2026-02-27
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 7 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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