Paramount outbids Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion
NPR • 2/27/2026 – 3/2/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
22h
Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score48/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-27
- 2026-03-01Paramount outbids Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for $111 billion (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 8 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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