Israel and Iran attack gas facilities in a major escalation that rattles markets
NPR • 3/18/2026 – 3/19/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score48/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-03-18
- 2026-03-19Israel and Iran attack gas facilities in a major escalation that rattles markets (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 9 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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