The US is charging an American citizen for wiping his phone at the border
The Verge • 7/24/2026 – 7/27/2026
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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 Score27/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-07-24
- 2026-07-26The US is charging an American citizen for wiping his phone at the border (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 55
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Emerging consensus: 2 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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