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Terry Bradshaw Gives Uncomfortable Kiss on Cheek to Celebrity Chef on Fox NFL Kickoff
Terry Bradshaw Gives Uncomfortable Kiss on Cheek to Celebrity Chef on Fox NFL Kickoff
A weird moment.
2023-11-24 01:58
New Waze safety feature warns users of roads with history of crashes
New Waze safety feature warns users of roads with history of crashes
Thanks to Waze, drivers can now know just how cursed the roads they're driving on
2023-11-08 01:50
Japan's Sharp tumbles to $1.9 billion loss on hefty writedown
Japan's Sharp tumbles to $1.9 billion loss on hefty writedown
TOKYO Sharp Corp, the Japanese electronics maker owned by Taiwan's Foxconn, posted on Thursday a full-year loss of
1970-01-01 08:00
Pokémon GO Test Your Mettle: Field Research and Rewards
Pokémon GO Test Your Mettle: Field Research and Rewards
Pokémon GO's Test Your Mettle is bringing a wide array of steel-typed encounters and rewards for completing Field Research.
1970-01-01 08:00
Adin Ross shares thoughts on xQc and Fran's cheating controversy: 'Who gives a f**k? He didn't love the girl'
Adin Ross shares thoughts on xQc and Fran's cheating controversy: 'Who gives a f**k? He didn't love the girl'
Adin Ross said, 'People have no right to talk or judge, bro, you don't know what the f**k he's thinking, I'm not defending cheating, by the way'
2023-08-16 12:45
Torkelson, Cabrera lead Tigers to 9-5 win over Twins
Torkelson, Cabrera lead Tigers to 9-5 win over Twins
Spencer Torkelson homered twice and the Detroit Tigers had 17 hits in a 9-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday
2023-08-10 10:22
China's services activity picks up in May on improved demand- Caixin PMI
China's services activity picks up in May on improved demand- Caixin PMI
BEIJING China's services activity picked up in May, a private-sector survey showed on Monday, as a rise in
2023-06-05 15:19
Fortnite Chapter 1 Season 5 Map Return Teased
Fortnite Chapter 1 Season 5 Map Return Teased
Epic Games teased the return of the Fortnite Chapter 1 Season 5 map, brining Tilted Towers, Greasy Grove, Pleasant Park, and more back to Fortnite in 2023.
2023-10-11 00:35
US, China defence chiefs speak 'briefly' at Singapore summit
US, China defence chiefs speak 'briefly' at Singapore summit
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and his Chinese counterpart Li Shangfu spoke briefly on Friday in Singapore, the Pentagon said, after Beijing declined an...
2023-06-02 21:06
Facebook Marketplace is most complained-about online retail platforms
Facebook Marketplace is most complained-about online retail platforms
Facebook Marketplace is the most complained-about online retail platform for selling counterfeit, poor-quality and potentially unsafe goods, Trading Standards has reported. The online giant, which enables third-party sellers to trade goods on the platform via the marketplace, was criticised for being slow to take action against problem sellers and for enabling misleading product descriptions, counterfeit goods and potentially harmful products to reappear on its platform after being taken down. A national survey by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) found the online giant causes its officers the most concern, as well as being unresponsive or unco-operative when contacted about problem sellers. More than half (53 per cent) of respondents representing about 50 local authorities across the UK identified Facebook as the most complained-about online marketplace – more than all of the others combined. If it wants to be seen as a proper online retailer where people can buy safe and legitimate goods, it needs to start acting like one CTSI chief executive John Herriman The CTSI’s survey, the first of its kind, also found that Trading Standards teams were unable to properly address problems with online marketplaces because of a “triple whammy” of recurring issues – unco-perative businesses, unsuitable legislation and limited resources. Just 10 per cent of Trading Standards officers said they had been able to take action against online marketplaces as a result of these three obstacles. The CTSI’s survey found that 45 per cent of officers cited a lack of co-operation from online marketplaces as a recurring problem, 63 per cent said the law as it stands is not fit for purpose and 57 per cent had received no response when attempting to contact sellers on online marketplaces. Some 59 per cent said they had been unable to locate details about where third-party sellers on online marketplaces were based and 29 per cent said they wee unable to deal with complaints about online marketplaces because of a lack of time and resources. CTSI chief executive John Herriman said: “Facebook Marketplace needs to up its game. At a time when more and more people are going online to buy things, there is a real urgency for online retailers to take their responsibilities to their customers more seriously. Currently, online marketplaces like eBay and Facebook Marketplace are operating with fewer safety regulations than traditional high street retailers, eroding fair competition and allowing the sale of unsafe goods to flood the market unabated Martyn Allen, Electrical Safety First “The fact that Facebook Marketplace is an offshoot of a social media platform rather than a service that was built as an online retailer from the ground up speaks volumes. If it wants to be seen as a proper online retailer where people can buy safe and legitimate goods, it needs to start acting like one. “Failing to take action against sellers who use their platform to mislead, rip off and potentially endanger consumers just isn’t good enough. “We are calling for all online marketplaces to take action against problem sellers, for the law to be tightened up so enforcers have more tools at their disposal to protect consumers, and for more resources that enable us to do that more effectively.” A Meta spokesman said: “We take these issues seriously and when we find listings that violate our rules, we remove them. “We also work closely with external partners and respond to valid legal requests from law enforcement and the Office for Product Safety and Standards, to prevent illegal activity on our platforms.” Phil Lewis, director general of the Anti-Counterfeiting Group (ACG), said: “Criminals rely on legal e-commerce platforms, social media, maritime freight companies, express couriers, airlines, postal services and internet hosting services to set up rogue shopping sites. “ACG is calling on government to recognise the growing international threats to our families, job-providing businesses and the economy. “Appropriate enforcement resources and a policy architecture are desperately needed to ensure the companies providing these services work alongside our enforcement authorities and businesses, to combat this intensifying threat.” Martyn Allen, technical director of the charity Electrical Safety First, said: “Sadly, the high number of complaints Trading Standards officers receive regarding online purchases comes as no surprise. Online retailers like Facebook Marketplace need to be held to account just like any other type of business, otherwise consumers and legitimate businesses lose out Yvonne Fovargue, APPG on Consumer Protection “Currently, online marketplaces like eBay and Facebook Marketplace are operating with fewer safety regulations than traditional high street retailers, eroding fair competition and allowing the sale of unsafe goods to flood the market unabated. This puts UK citizens at serious risk of injury and harm. “It’s been a year and a half since the UK Government promised publication of the Product Safety Review, which is expected to include proposals to protect British consumers when they shop online. “The time for waiting is over – the Government must prioritise publishing the Review without any further delay.” Yvonne Fovargue, chairwoman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Consumer Protection, said: “Since the pandemic and now, with the cost-of-living crisis, more people are buying products from online marketplaces. “These consumers deserve to be treated fairly and should be able to be confident that what they buy is safe and accurately described. “Online retailers like Facebook Marketplace need to be held to account just like any other type of business, otherwise consumers and legitimate businesses lose out.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live UKRI announces £50 million to develop trustworthy and secure AI ‘Last Beatles record’ was created using AI, says Paul McCartney Put ‘public good’ at heart of AI and new tech, Starmer to say
2023-06-21 11:49
Samuel L Jackson's unimpressed reaction to losing Tony award turns him into instant meme
Samuel L Jackson's unimpressed reaction to losing Tony award turns him into instant meme
Samuel L Jackson wasted no time making his feelings known when he was snubbed of a Tony Award at last night's ceremony (11 June), when he sat in the audience looking super dead-pan. The 74-year-old was up against the likes of Brandon Uranowitz, Jordan E Cooper, Arian Moayed and David Zayas for best performance by a featured actor, but was pipped to the post by Uranowitz. Understandably, Jackson looked a bit miffed that he didn't secure his first ever Tony, but it's unfortunately made him the subject of a lot of memes. There's always next year. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
2023-06-12 23:38
How tall is Lisa Kudrow? 'Friends' star tops height chart among female trio
How tall is Lisa Kudrow? 'Friends' star tops height chart among female trio
Lisa Kudrow is a talented and versatile actress known for her comedic skills and contributions to the entertainment industry
2023-10-31 19:11