Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there’s no evidence they’ve made contact
AP News • 2/16/2026 – 2/17/2026
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
16h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score49/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-16Obama shuts down alien buzz and says there’s no evidence they’ve made contact (current)
- 2026-02-17
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 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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