Willie Colón, salsa pioneer, has died at 75
NPR • 2/21/2026 – 2/22/2026
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2026-02-212026-02-22
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score42/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier83% (0.5^13/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-21Willie Colón, salsa pioneer, has died at 75 (current)
- 2026-02-22
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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