LONDON — Google pledged to crack down on fake online reviews with tougher punishments for rogue reviewers and businesses that try to profit from them, British regulators said Friday following an investigation. The Competition and Markets Authority said that Google has committed to “rigorous steps” to detect and remove sham reviews, so it can quickly…
Every other day, we see news about adulterated grocery products being openly sold in the market. From dals to spices, nothing is safe and you have to be extra careful before buying them to not harm your health. Another such product is paneer. A staple in Indian cuisine, paneer is loved for its soft texture…
Food adulteration has unfortunately become all too common, affecting several kitchen staples every day. From ghee and paneer to milk and sweets, no ingredient seems safe anymore. Sadly, our favourite spices are no exception. Hing, also known as asafoetida, is a staple in Indian cooking, loved for its unique aroma and flavour, but it is…
Popular dairy brand Amul is known for its wide range of products. With Diwali festivities just around the corner, the demand for ghee is on the rise with many households placing their trust in the dairy brand. Amid this, Amul has been making the headlines because of a sudden surge in the supply of counterfeit…
Eating out at restaurants or ordering food at home has become common, especially in cities. When eating from outside, some people may prefer eating foods that appear to be “healthier” than the typical junk food. However, a viral post on X (formerly Twitter) has called into question the quality of ingredients used by restaurants. An…
After Oregon football coach Dan Lanning used a loophole in the sport’s penalty for too many men on the field to drain critical seconds from the clock during his Ducks’ defense of an attempted Ohio State comeback in what became an Oregon win, the NCAA this week rushed to update its rule book. Now, teams…
The Bank hotel on Arsenalsgatan street in Stockholm, Sweden. Kylian Mbappé said on October 14, 2024 he was the victim of “fake news” after a Swedish newspaper reported an investigation had been opened against him for rape. FREDRIK SANDBERG / AFP Swedish newspaper Expressen reports that Kylian Mbappé is being investigated for rape, following a…
WASHINGTON — When veteran U.S. diplomat Kurt Campbell traveled to the Solomon Islands to counter Beijing’s influence in the South Pacific country, he quickly saw just how far China would go to spread its message. The Biden administration’s Asia czar woke up one morning in 2022 to a long article in the local press about…
Coco loved being the life of the party — cracking jokes, doing pranks and making people laugh, her mom, Julianna Arnold, recalled recently. “Her favorite pastime was fashion,” Arnold said. “She didn’t like looking at magazines or going to fancy stores, but preferred to make her own creations from used clothing she would find at…
