Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls under investigation
The Verge • 2/17/2026
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Final Score48/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
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- 2026-02-17Shein’s ‘addictive design’ and illegal sex dolls under investigation (current)
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Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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