Breaking Baz: Furious Outcry Over Tourette’s N-Word Outburst At BAFTAs Could Be A Teachable Moment
Deadline • 2/22/2026 – 2/23/2026
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2026-02-222026-02-23
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Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-22
- 2026-02-23Breaking Baz: Furious Outcry Over Tourette’s N-Word Outburst At BAFTAs Could Be A Teachable Moment (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 7 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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