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Wales Online
13-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
M&S statement on dates for when Sparks gifts scheme will resume
M&S statement on dates for when Sparks gifts scheme will resume You can get a special gift such as biscuits or prosecco through the scheme M&S has issued an update about when its Sparks services will resume (Image: Getty ) M&S customers pleased to be able to make their online orders again may need to wait a bit longer until their Sparks rewards are back up and running. As it continue to recover from a significant cyber attack, the popular chain has resumed accepting online orders, much to the relief of shoppers who were unable to place orders remotely or in-store for several weeks. But other services as part of the Sparks rewards scheme continue to be affected. Those signed up to the programme can get a range of rewards including personalised offers. You can even get a special birthday gift from M&S if you add your date of birth to your Sparks profile, but this offer is suspended for the time being. One worried member of the Sparks programme contacted M&S via social media, distressed that online ordering resumed the day after they turned 40, raising concerns about missing out on their birthday perk. M&S assured the customer with this reply: "We're working hard to resume normal Sparks services. Once Sparks is back up and running we'll be in touch about your Delivery Pass. "Also, customers who are eligible for a Birthday Treat in June will receive this at a later date once the system is fully restored. Thank you for your patience and continued support, we are incredibly grateful." To mark your special day, the Sparks Birthday Treat offers a complimentary gift from M&S, which could be anything from clothing and beauty products to homeware or a tasty treat like prosecco or biscuits. The range of gifts is determined by M&S, as clarified on their website: "M&S reserves the right to amend the list of birthday treats from time to time." Article continues below The guidance further explains: "The birthday treat that a customer receives is final and M&S shall not be liable should the birthday treat not be suitable to a customer." To ensure you're included in this offer, log in to your Sparks account, go to 'My Account' and click on 'Personal details', under 'PROFILE'. You can also add your date of birth through the M&S app, following the same process. But be aware, if you register your date of birth within 35 days of your birthday, you may not receive your treat until the next year. In a statement about the return of the online order services, John Lyttle, M&S managing director of clothing, home and beauty said on Tuesday (June 10): "We are bringing back online shopping this week. Article continues below "A selection of our best-selling fashion ranges will be available for home delivery to England, Scotland and Wales. More of our fashion, home and beauty products will be added every day, and we will resume deliveries to Northern Ireland and Click and Collect in the coming weeks. "Thank you sincerely for your support and for shopping with us." Shoppers have been warned to stay alert for scams as some customer details were compromised in the cyber attack. This included personal information such as email addresses and order histories.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
DEI law cosponsor calls Ohio State's Juneteenth guidelines an ‘intentional overreaction'
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Just days before Pride Month, Ohio State University disabled its LGBTQ+ webpages and issued limiting guidelines for how university groups can celebrate 'cultural and awareness recognitions and events' like Pride and Juneteenth. University spokesperson Ben Johnson said the changes fell under compliance efforts for Senate Bill 1, which opponents say is a sweeping anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bill that goes into effect for Ohio universities on June 27. The bill's cosponsor, Rep. Gary Click (R-Vickery), said Ohio State is wildly misinterpreting the bill in its cultural event guidelines, which only allow recognition of events without advocacy or voicing opinions. Ohio Senators work to ensure groups like LifeWise can send items back with students 'As is typical, this is an intentional overreaction and misrepresentation designed to misinform the public on what the legislation actually says and does,' Click told NBC4. Senate Bill 1 prohibits public universities from endorsing or taking a position on any 'controversial belief or policy,' which includes any politically controversial topic, including climate change, foreign policy, elections, immigration, abortion, marriage and DEI. Senate Bill 1 does not define DEI or what it encompasses. 'We are in the process of implementing the law, and there is an ongoing review of DEI programming,' Johnson said. Ohio State said university organizations are allowed to acknowledge 'cultural and awareness celebrations and events,' but they cannot do anything further. OSU said anything beyond recognizing an event, including taking a position, engaging in advocacy or further expanding on the celebration, is not permitted in university spaces. This includes speaking in a university capacity and using school email or social media. Events celebrating Pride or other celebrations also cannot be 'for' or 'primarily benefit' any underrepresented group. The university used Women's History Month, Black History Month, Pride Month and Juneteenth as examples. Ohio State announces every student will use AI in class Juneteenth stands out among the list because it is a state and federal holiday, and the university will close on June 19 in honor of the occasion. Juneteenth recognizes when the last enslaved Americans learned about the Emancipation Proclamation. Although Senate Bill 1 said universities cannot endorse controversial topics, it does clarify that the law does not apply to state and federal holidays. Click alleged Ohio State was purposefully misunderstanding the law by issuing those guidelines for Juneteenth and Black History Month. As the bill originated in the state Senate, NBC4 also reached out to Senate Republicans but did not immediately receive a response. Ohio State also did not respond to Click's allegation by publication. Ohio State referred to its guidelines as a 'pause' on further commentary as the university examines the extent of Senate Bill 1's limits on controversial topics. 'It's too soon to say what exact programs and services will be available in the fall,' Johnson said. Ohio State athletics department launches new NIL group after NCAA House ruling The university is complying with Senate Bill 1, but the law does not go into effect until June 27. NBC4 asked why these changes were implemented ahead of the law going into effect, and the university responded that it is part of Senate Bill 1 implementation. Despite the new guidelines, the College of Social Work is marching in this weekend's Columbus Pride parade. Ohio State still includes Columbus Pride in its suggestions to explore Columbus. Ohio State University Marching Band alumni and current members will perform together at Pride. Before discontinuing Ohio State's LGBTQ+ webpages, the website offered support for LGBTQ+ students and allies. An archived version of the webpage shows it offered educational materials, support services and resources for LGBTQ+ students. It is not the only discontinued support page; although Ohio State still links to its Inclusion and Student Engagement and Support pages, both are no longer available. Ohio State's new guidelines do not apply to Ohio State faculty, staff or students expressing their individual beliefs separately from university channels or programming. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Irish Sun
10-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
M&S confirms major online shopping update after crippling cyber attack
M&S has revealed it's bringing back online shopping after weeks of chaos. The posh supermarket was forced to suspend its online shopping after it was hit by a Advertisement 1 M&S has released this statement today confirming it is bringing back online shopping In a statement today it said shoppers will be able to buy items online again "this week". A section on the M&S website says: "You can now place online orders with standard delivery to England, Scotland and Wales. "Delivery to Northern Ireland will resume in the coming weeks. "We will resume Click & Collect, next-day delivery, nominated-day delivery and international ordering in the coming weeks." Advertisement Read more on M&S In a separate statement, the supermarket said a "selection of our best selling fashion ranges will be available for home delivery to England, Scotland and Wales". "More of our fashion, beauty and home products will be added every day and we will resume home deliveries to Northern Ireland and Click and Collect in the coming weeks," it said. The supermarket added: "Thank you sincerely for your support and for shopping with us." The Sun understands the majority of items are now available on the website and it will be fully operational in the coming weeks. Advertisement Most read in Money The news comes as M&S has spent weeks grappling with the fallout of the cyber attack. Up until now it has not been able to confirm when it would bring back online shopping. All iPhone and Android users must switch on two settings to stop bank-raiding attack – worrying sign means it's too late The cyber attack kicked off over Easter weekend and has been one of the worst to hit the high street in years. M&S was Advertisement Some stores were stripped of staples like bananas and Colin the Caterpillar cakes , while meal deals were pulled in some branches. The attack has caused a £300million blow to profits and Security experts have blamed notorious cyber gang Timeline of the attack Saturday, April 19: Initial reports emerge on social media of problems with contactless payments and click-and-collect services at M&S stores across the UK. Customers experience difficulties collecting online purchases and returning items due to system issues. Monday, April 21: Problems with contactless payments and click-and-collect persist. Tuesday, April 22: Disruptions continue. Wednesday, April 23: Despite earlier claims of customer-facing systems returning to normal, M&S continues to adjust operations to maintain security. Contactless payments are initially restored, but other services, including click-and-collect, remain affected. Thursday, April 24: Contactless payments and click-and-collect services are still unavailable. Reports surface suggesting the attackers possibly gained access to data in February. Friday, April 25: M&S Monday, April 28: M&S is still unable to process online orders. Around Tuesday, April 29: Information suggests that the hacker group Scattered Spider is likely behind the attack. Shoppers spot empty shelves in selected stores. Tuesday, May 13: M&S revealed that some Wednesday, May 21: The retailer said disruption from the attack is expected to continue through to July. M&S recently issued an update for customers with gift vouchers following the attack. Advertisement Shoppers had been unable to use their vouchers in the wake of the attack but they appear to be working again now. However the supermarket told customers they wouldn't get extensions of the expiry dates on vouchers due to expire. But in better news for shoppers it confirmed those who missed out on their birthday treat would still be able to get one. People who use the Sparks loyalty card can get a freebie on their birthday but customers were unable to claim them in May because the system was done. Advertisement M&S has said people who were eligible for a birthday treat last month can get them at a later date once the system is fully restored. Which other retailers have been hit by cyber attacks? M&S isn't the only store facing cyber trouble. Co-op was forced to shut down part of its IT system after facing The supermarket said it had "taken proactive steps to keep our systems safe". Advertisement But it was later revealed that the personal data of a "significant number" of its 6.2million customers and former members had been stolen. This included names, contact information, and dates of birth. The retailer told customers that passwords, credit card details, and transaction information were not compromised. Full services resumed on May 14, following the reactivation of its online ordering system. Advertisement Luxury retailer Harrods was also another victim of last month's hacking saga. It told shoppers there was "restricted internet access" due to the attempted breach, which caused difficulties for some customers trying to make payments. What is a cyber attack? A CYBER attack is any deliberate attempt to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access to computer systems, networks, or digital devices. These attacks can target individuals, businesses, or even governments, and their motives can range from financial gain to political disruption. Cyber attacks can take many forms, employing various techniques to achieve their malicious goals. Common types of cyber attacks include: Malware: Malicious software designed to damage or gain control of a system. Examples include viruses, worms, ransomware, and spyware. Phishing: Deceptive attempts to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, or credit card details, often through fake emails or websites. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks: Flooding a network or server with traffic to overwhelm its resources and make it unavailable to legitimate users. SQL Injection: Exploiting vulnerabilities in website databases to gain unauthorised access to data. Ransomware: Malware that encrypts a victim's data and demands a ransom for its release. Social Engineering: Manipulating individuals into performing actions or divulging confidential information.
Arabian Post
09-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
Visa introduces Click to Pay with leading banks and payment facilitators in Vietnam, transforming the online shopping experience
Vietnam is first market in Southeast Asia to embrace Click to Pay, offering unmatched convenience, security, and efficiency in e-commerce transactions. HCMC, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 June 2025 – Visa, a world leader in digital payments, is introducing its issuer-offered Click to Pay solution to the market. Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB), Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank), JSC Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank), Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank), and Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) have been the pioneer banks in adopting the solution. For Techcombank and VPBank, Visa cardholders can experience the solution starting today. On the acceptance side, Click to Pay has been adopted by Ngan Luong Payment Gateway JSC (Alepay Gateway), and VietUnion Online Services Corporation (Payoo), Sai Gon Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Sacombank), and Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank). Consumers can look for the Click to Pay icon at participating online merchants both domestically and abroad to enjoy a faster, more secure, and convenient checkout experience. Click to Pay simplifies online payments by allowing cardholders to complete transactions with just a few clicks, without needing to enter lengthy card and shipping information. It provides consumers with a fast, secure and convenient checkout experience with global acceptance, as Click to Pay is now enabled in even more places where cardholders want to shop online. ADVERTISEMENT According to Visa's Green Shoots Radar survey, which surveyed 1,000 Vietnamese online, 99% of surveyed consumers had shopped online in the last 12 months[1], highlighting the rapid expansion of Vietnam's e-commerce sector. By using an email address or mobile number to verify identity, shoppers can bypass the traditional checkout process, eliminating the need to enter extensive details. Additionally, Click to Pay utilizes cutting-edge technology and global security standards to enhance the safety of information and transactions, providing cardholders with greater peace of mind when making online payments. Click to Pay not only saves time for customers but also reduces cart abandonment rates, benefiting both consumers and retailers. 'Visa is committed to driving innovation in the payments landscape and enabling a seamless, secure, and convenient online shopping experience for consumers. With e-commerce being so ubiquitous in everyday Vietnamese life and in line with the Vietnamese government's digitization goals, we are excited to bring this innovative solution to Vietnamese consumers through the support of our key banking partners. Click to Pay with Visa will transform the way people shop online, preparing them for the future of a more connected digital economy,' said Ms. Dung Dang, Visa Country Manager for Vietnam and Laos. Click to Pay is now available to Techcombank and VPBank Visa cardholders to enroll via the issuer's banking app or participating online merchants. Consumers can look for the Click to Pay icon at participating online merchants both domestically and abroad to enjoy a faster, more secure, and convenient checkout experience. In Vietnam, Visa has partnered with Payoo – a payment platform serving as a key intermediary for online retail networks – to integrate Click to Pay across Payoo's merchant ecosystem. Participating partners include KOI Thé, UrBox Trading, AEONESHOP, Galaxy Cinema, ACFC, Maison Online, NEM, Elsa English, GearVN, Vietrace365, Hop on Hop off, among others. In the near future, Visa cardholders who use Click to Pay at Payoo-affiliated merchants will enjoy exclusive promotional offers, helping to accelerate the shift toward a more seamless and cashless shopping experience. Shoppers on platforms such as LG Electronics Vietnam, British Council, PVI Insurance, PropertyGuru Vietnam ( Mai Nguyen Electronics, and Triumph International Vietnam can enjoy frictionless transactions, as payments are processed through the Alepay Gateway, provided by Ngan Luong Payment Gateway JSC. More merchants are expected to participate in the coming months. ADVERTISEMENT Click to Pay is designed to transform digital checkouts and meet EMVCo standards. It utilises the Visa Token Service (VTS) to provide multiple layers of advanced security, enhancing authorization rates and reducing fraud in digital commerce. By replacing sensitive card information, such as the 16-digit Primary Account Numbers (PANs), with tokens, VTS can reduce fraud by 58%[2] and increase authorization rates by an average of 2.5% in Asia Pacific[3], compared to PAN-based card-not-present (CNP) transactions. Click to Pay with Visa simplifies the checkout experience for customers – it's like contactless payments in-store, but for online shopping. [1] The Green Shoots Radar study is conducted quarterly by Visa to track consumer sentiments across financial services, commerce, travel, and other categories. The total sample size is 14,250 respondents across 14 Asia-Pacific countries, including Vietnam, with male and female participants aged 18 to 65 years old. [2] Visa Risk Datamart, Global FY22 Q1-A4 Token Fraud Rate vs PAN Fraud Rate by PV for merchants with over 1,000 CNP token transactions per month per country. Merchant's individual results may vary. [3] VisaNet, Oct-Dec 2022, Visa credit and debit card-not-present transactions for tokenized vs non-tokenized credentials in the AP region. Authorisation rate is defined as approved authorisations divided by total authorization attempts based upon a first attempt of a unique transaction. Hashtag: #Visa #ClickToPay The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. About Visa Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Local News in Brief: Senior vouchers for farmers market
Senior vouchers for farmers market GRAYSON Seniors in Carter County may schedule an appointment to receive a farmers market voucher card by calling (606) 474-6686 starting on May 29. Free yoga in Ironton IRONTON The Lawrence County Health Department will offer free yoga classes at 5 p.m. Mondays at Briggs Library. Classes are directed by Eternal Yoga. The library is at 3212 S. Fourth St. Book, DVD sale next week FLATWOODS The Flatwoods branch of the Greenup County Public Library will have a sale of books and DVDS from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 28. Donations will be accepted. The library is at 1705 Argillite Road. For more information, call (606) 836-3771. Gallery accepting art submissions GRAYSON The Grayson Gallery and Art Center is accepting art for its annual Pride in the Arts exhibit. 'Again this year, simply inclusion, diversity and love for all will be the theme,' Gallery Director Dan Click said. Artists may submit up to three pieces in any medium and include any subject (each submission will be accepted, regardless of theme or subject matter). Submissions may be dropped off between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 21 and 23 at the gallery at 301 E. Third St. Click said a large number of pieces and artist turnout is expected, so dates will not be extended. Each original work must have artist name, title, medium and price on the back (or tagged for 3D pieces) with wire hangers or other means of hanging. All work on hand may also be picked up during the above dates. There is no entry fee, but a 20% fee will be taken for all works sold. Four cash awards of $50 each will be given for People's Choice (by popular vote); GGAC Board Choice, the Pen Lady choice and the Brandon Click Art Memorial Award. Opening reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. June 27. Military appreciation picnic May 31 HUNTINGTON The 14th annual 'Military and Veterans Appreciation Picnic' for all military, veterans and their guests in the Tri-State will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 31 at Harris Riverfront Park. Free food, live music, door prizes, weapons display, military vehicles and equipment displays and demonstrations and classic and antique cars will be on hand. Anyone may attend, but the free lunch is provided only to military, veterans and their guest. Attendees must bring proof of service. The menu includes BBQs sandwiches, hot dogs, BBQ chicken breast, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, water and sodas, watermelon and soft-serve ice cream. The event is sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America, Tri-State Chapter 949. For more information, visit To volunteer to help serve at the picnic, call Ron at (740) 446-1795. GCHD announces holiday hours GREENUP Greenup County Health Department will be closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. The health department will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on May 27.
