Mystery over source of Ebola infection in Nigeria fuels concern about spread of virus
The Guardian • 10/7/2026 – 10/23/2026
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2026-10-072026-10-23
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-10-07
- 2026-10-08
- 2026-10-14
- 2026-10-15
- 2026-10-16
- 2026-10-17
- 2026-10-18
- 2026-10-19
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 13 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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