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There were no major breakthroughs on big issues including AI, Iran and Taiwan.
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Taxpayer-funded transgender dolls with swappable genitalia target children ages 4-10 through a University of Minnesota research program tied to Tim Walz.

The "high-risk" bull market in stocks needs Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on its side, according to Bob Doll, CEO at Crossmark Global Investments.
The Dolls say the decision was "heartbreaking" but add that the European shows will go ahead as planned.

A new investigation found some Labubu dolls contain cotton that is banned in the US because it comes from a region in China known for forced labor laws.

A test verified by The New York Times found that clothes for some of the viral dolls contained cotton from the Xinjiang region of China, which is banned in the…

American Girl marks its 40th anniversary after five quarters of sales growth, but revenue remains far below its peak as Mattel faces industry pressures.

Shein's 'addictive design' and illegal sex dolls under investigation

An autistic Barbie is joining Mattel's line of fashion dolls that's intended to celebrate diversity

The fast-fashion giant welcomed the judgement and said its priority remains protecting French consumers.

Retailers Wish and AliExpress are also being investigated in relation to the offence of enabling minors to access pornographic content.

Pop Mart, maker of the wildly popular toys, wants to be China's Disney
France had threatened to bar the fast-fashion retailer after an investigation found that sex dolls resembling children were being sold on Shein's platform.
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein's platform, the firm said.

The controversy adds to a growing backlash in France against the giant Chinese online retailer as it prepares to open its first physical store on Wednesday in…

The Asian fast fashion giant says it delisted the items "immediately" from its website and is investigating.

Seventeen's Joshua, a onetime Labubu fanboy, explains why he's done collecting the dolls
'Pulled on her jeans and her top'

Of the 259,000 fake toys seized in 2025, 236,000 were counterfeit Labubus, the Home Office says.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized over 11,000 fake Labubu dolls worth $513,937 at Seattle Airport, disguised as LED bulbs in a shipment from South Kore…

UBS has a list of alternatives for investors who think there is an AI bubble.
These knockoff dolls and plush keychains can "break apart easily, releasing small pieces that can become choking hazards," the Consumer Product Safety Commissi…

Explosive demand for its Labubu dolls in overseas markets has driven the growth, since the toys sell for higher prices and generate bigger margins in regions l…

Viral plush toys called Labubus are taking over the internet, but it has also inspired counterfeits. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the f…

Is your Labubu actually a Lafufu? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says to count the teeth.
"Urgent safety warning" from Consumer Product Safety Commission says Labubu knockoffs are dangerous. Here's how to spot a fake.

The Sheriff's Department said the suspects used a stolen Toyota in the incident.
Spending on mood-boosting products and experiences is proving resilient as consumers seek a morale boost in hard and uncertain times.
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