US special forces rescue second F-15 airman from Iran
Defense News • 4/3/2026 – 4/5/2026
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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 Score49/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-03
- 2026-04-04
- 2026-04-05US special forces rescue second F-15 airman from Iran (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 20 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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