EU opens probe into online global retailer Shein after sex-doll scandal
Al Jazeera • 2/17/2026
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Cluster Activity
5
1
2026-02-172026-02-18
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
46d
Age
5
Sources
from cluster
1096
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1096/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1096/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5
Story Timeline
- 2026-02-17EU opens probe into online global retailer Shein after sex-doll scandal (current)
- 2026-02-18
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 5 independent sources
Age: 45 days - proven survivor
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