With NIH in chaos, its controversial director is taking over CDC, too
Ars Technica • 2/18/2026 – 2/20/2026
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Cluster Activity
3
1
2026-02-182026-02-20
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
16h
Age
3
Sources
from cluster
16
Hours Since Seen
Final Score32/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier79% (0.5^16/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-18
- 2026-02-20With NIH in chaos, its controversial director is taking over CDC, too (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 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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