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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sydney Sweeney's used bathwater soap resold for insane amount after it sells out immediately. Check details
Bars of soap made from the actual bathwater of Hollywood actor Sydney Sweeney has taken the internet by storm and is now available on Ebay for inflated prices after reportedly selling out within seconds. Recently, the 'Euphoria' star Sweeney decided to recycle her bathwater post soak and create her very own soap line with skincare brand Dr Squatch. Sydney Sweeney's latest collaboration with the men's skincare brand is built on their previous partnership, in which the 27-year-old actor appeared in a series of ads as a whimsical "body wash genie." After the success of that campaign and the strong consumer response to her involvement, Dr. Squatch teamed up with Sweeney once more to launch the new product, Sydney's Bathwater Bliss. 'When your fans start asking for your bathwater, you can either ignore it, or turn it into a bar of Dr Squatch soap,' Sweeney said in a press release announcing her new 'Bathwater Bliss' soap. ALSO READ: Coldplay's Chris Martin shocks fans with his gesture amid breakup rumours with Dakota Johnson. Watch video Sydney Sweeney bathwater soap sells instantly Priced at an affordable $8 (£5.90), the limited-edition soap—marketed with a certificate confirming it was made using water that actress Sydney Sweeney had bathed in—went on sale on 6 June and sold out within seconds. The frenzy didn't stop there. Listings on eBay now show items going for around £200, with some auctions reaching as high as $2000 (roughly £1,478), according to Ladbible. Sellers are even offering partial bars and photos of the soap for up to £105 and £73 respectively. Live Events While the concept may seem ironic for a product meant to clean you, the novelty clearly struck a chord. Demand was so overwhelming that it temporarily crashed Dr. Squatch's website, leaving many fans empty-handed during the frenzied launch. But all hope isn't lost. For those still eager to get their hands on the celebrity-infused soap, resale platforms like eBay have bars available—though at a steep markup. Prices on the secondhand market have skyrocketed, with listings now averaging around £200 and some reaching as high as $2,000 (£1,478). ALSO READ: Diet Coke is making a comeback in US after four years and internet can't keep calm Dr Squatch website crashes Dr. Squatch later confirmed via Instagram that their website had, in fact, crashed. In an official statement, the company said: 'You all crashed the site! The response to Sydney's Bathwater Bliss launch has been absolutely wild. We truly appreciate the Squatch-level excitement.' 'We're working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the product reaches the right people, strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. Thanks for bearing with us.' In an interview with GQ, Sweeney further explained the process of making the soap. 'When we were at the [Dr. Squatch] shoot, they had a tub for me. And I actually got in there and I took some soap, and we had a nice little bath and they took the water. So it's my real bath water,' she confirmed. 'I wanted to have it lean towards my home roots, so there's this really outdoorsy scent of, like, pine and earthy moss and fir. So it smells super manly. But then there's some city bath water mixed in.' ALSO READ: Donald Trump stumbles on Air Force One steps, internet says 'time for a wheelchair'. Watch video Sweeney previously discussed the oversexualisation of her body in an interview with Variety in March 2024. The actor admitted at the time that the constant remarks make her feel like she has 'no control' over online discourse about her appearance. Meanwhile, listings for the product have already appeared on eBay, with prices ranging from $100 (£73) to a staggering $2,000 (£1,478). 'I see it, but I don't let myself react. It's hard to explain—I'm still trying to make sense of it,' she said when asked about the viral response to her SNL debut. 'People feel entitled to talk about me however they want, as if being an actor means I've given up my right to personal boundaries. They see the characters I play as public property—and somehow, that extends to me as a person. It's like Sydney doesn't belong to me anymore,' Sweeney explained. 'There's this strange dynamic people have with me, and I have no say in it."
Tom's Guide
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
LEGO Toothless from ‘How to Train Your Dragon' is finally here — I've never pre-ordered something so fast
I could spend an entire day explaining why 'How to Train Your Dragon' is my favorite animated movie franchise: a coming-of-age story celebrating emotional growth; soaring scores that complements the Viking-inspired villages; and the progression of dragons from fearsome beasts to loyal allies. But if I only were allowed one word to capture my love of 'How to Train Your Dragon?' That's easy: Toothless, a.k.a. the most expressive, endearing dragon to ever fly across the silver screen. And thanks to LEGO, I can now enjoy building my very own 784-piece Night Fury at home. Available starting July 1, this 784-piece LEGO Icons set brings Toothless the Night Fury to life. Complete with true-to-movie details and even a little snack, this is a must-have for fans of the franchise. This latest installment to LEGO's Ideas (the collection of fan-designed and -submitted sets) has been revealed just in time for the live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon,' which hits theaters on June 13 as one of this summer's biggest movies. Although the Toothless (10375) set doesn't launch officially until July 1, you can pre-order it now for $69.99 at Between the big eyes, printed scales and a mischievous expression, this version of Toothless is totally precious. Hiccup's pal stands at 16 cm (6.5 inches) tall, which makes him small enough to display easily, but movable joints elevate the final product. He even comes with a fish (for snacking, obviously) and a little blue plasma-blast that fits in his mouth like he's ready to defend Berk at any moment. LEGO also nailed the details with his signature red tail fin that Hiccup repaired after their first crash landing. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Speaking of Hiccup, I was a little disappointed that LEGO won't include a Hiccup minifigure, especially considering this version of Toothless is outfitted with a saddle. I found this custom one on Ebay, but I also wouldn't be surprised if a future 'How to Train Your Dragon' set provides more of the film's characters in minifigure form. Either way, Toothless in LEGO form feels like a long-overdue tribute to one of animation's greatest companions. And if you're anything like me (someone who tears up at the end of 'The Hidden World' every time, no matter how many times I've seen it) this is a set you'll want on your shelf.
Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Parcel Compare won't pay for broken £500 synthesizer because the BOX was reused: CRANE ON THE CASE
I work in the music industry and in March I sold a vintage synthesizer for £500 on Ebay. I bought the postage on the price comparison website Parcel Compare. I chose a 24-hour Parcelforce service which cost £39.70. This included £22.50 for 'parcel protection' insurance up to the value of £500. Unfortunately when it arrived it was damaged beyond repair, appearing to have been dropped or crushed on one corner. The plastic casing had broken off, exposing the electronics, and some of the keys had fallen off making it unusable. As the item didn't arrive in the condition promised, Ebay has taken the money back from me to refund the buyer as per its policy. But Parcel Compare rejected my insurance claim, a decision made partly on the basis that I packaged it in a reused box. I strongly dispute that my packaging was the cause of the damage. B.B, Nottingham Helen Crane, This is Money's consumer champion, replies: Ebay and Vinted sellers, people with friends and family far away, and other regulars of the Post Office queue will know that packaging can be expensive. Many elements, such as bubble wrap and foam pellets, also can't be easily recycled. So, as countless parcel senders do every single day, you reused a cardboard box. This was a box you'd previously received a keyboard in, which was the right shape and size to fit the synthesizer. It was wrapped securely, with bubble wrap, folded cardboard and screwed up brown paper inside to protect it. But Parcel Compare rejected your insurance claim because it said you had not packaged the item properly. What happened to reduce, reuse, recycle? You sent me a picture of the packaging and it looked perfectly secure. The buyer agrees the item was properly packaged, and has also told Parcel Compare this - but to no avail. So can you send something in a reused box, or not? As someone who sells things online from time to time - and has never thought twice about an old Jiffy bag - I wanted to find an answer. When I contacted the company, it pointed to its 'labelling and packaging criteria'. Not following these to the letter can result in an insurance claim for damage being denied, according to Parcel Compare. This is mentioned in the booking process, but you must follow a link to see the full criteria. Fair enough in principle - but I'd argue some of these conditions are so obscure that they could catch a huge number of parcel senders out. It states any box used must be 'new, rigid and with flaps attached'. But this is a bit confusing as, on another page on Parcel Compare's website, called 'packaging guidelines,' it describes a good box is 'ideally one that's new'. That implies a new box is preferred, but not required. Another rule you got caught by was this: 'If you're sending large fragile items such as electronic equipment or machinery, the product should be fully suspended inside the box, using moulded polystyrene that's specifically moulded to the product you're shipping.' You were selling a vintage instrument which is nearly half a century old. You didn't have the original foam moulding, and even if you did it's unlikely it would have held up to 50 years of wear and tear. I can't imagine where someone would procure a single piece of custom-made foam moulding - or how much it would cost. Senders who want their insurance to be valid must also remove all labels and markings from the box, make sure the items aren't touching the walls of the box, and place a duplicate address label inside the package, and put the label on the outside using a 'documents enclosed pouch'. They could also invalidate an insurance claim if they encase their box with paper or plastic, or use string. Customers are fed up of their items being treated shoddily in transit, whether that's a £500 Game Boy game that goes missing or a mobile phone that gets replaced by a face serum. But even you admitted that you don't blame the delivery driver, as they are often under pressure to hand off as many parcels as they can, as quickly as possible. However, you think Parcel Compare should do the right thing and reimburse you for the £500 gadget. What's worse, the person you were sending the synthesizer was due to use it to record a track with a band - work which they then lost. Sadly, the company did not agree. It told me: 'When customers take out extra parcel protection they are immediately given a warning that appears in a large onscreen box that, in the case of damage, the cover does not protect: "Goods not packaged in accordance with our labelling and packaging criteria".' 'Unfortunately, B.B's shipment was damaged during its transit. When we asked for photographs to assess the damage for his parcel protection claim, the images appeared to show a lack of internal packaging sufficient to meet our packaging criteria. 'Also, our customer appears to have re-used an old box, rather than a new one as specified in our criteria. Re-used boxes lose their strength and integrity.' It said it asked you to send further images, but you couldn't provide any as the buyer had thrown away the packaging. Its claims guidance advises not to do this until the claim is completed. The spokesman continued: 'In this case, as the packaging did not meet our criteria—specifically due to insufficient cushioning—we maintain that our initial assessment was fair and accurate.' I also contacted Parcelforce. It said that as your contract was with Parcel Compare, it couldn't investigate fully or consider reimbursing you. Its spokesman did clarify its packaging rules regards reusing boxes - though perhaps clarify is the wrong word, as I still don't feel I am any the wiser. Parcelforce's general packaging guidelines state that senders should 'use a new rigid cardboard box which is strong enough for the weight of the contents.' However, its longer, full packaging guidelines say it 'strongly advises that cardboard boxes are used for a single despatch only.' Strongly advises isn't the same as being banned, though. Interestingly, Parcelforce also cautions against using new boxes made from recycled carboard. I'm sorry I wasn't able to help here, and I do still think Parcel Compare's decision was unfair. If anyone can enlighten me as to whether reusing a box is really banned by parcel firms or not, do get in touch.
Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Morrisons introduces massive change to its loyalty card scheme - here's how it will change the way you shop
Morrisons have introduced a massive change to its loyalty card scheme for its customers. The supermarket giant's More Card scheme allows shoppers to scan their digital card at checkout to earn More Points and access discounts known as More Card Prices. Once you earn 5000 points, you can choose either to keep saving your points on your app or convert into Fivers to use in store or online. Now, Morrisons have made it's even easier to rack up points on the scheme with the rollout of 'more partner points'. More Card members can now earn points with over 300 participating brands by shopping via the Morrisons More App or More website. The new partners include Ebay, Very, Just Eat, Expedia, Asos and more. The full list of participating retailers can be found in the app. To earn points, customers need to log into their Morrisons More app or the More website to browse, click through to a partner retailer and carry out their purchase as normal. The points they earn will then be tracked and automatically added to their account. It is a digital-only feature, meaning you only earn points for purchases made online through the Morrisons More app or website. The new launch comes after customers asked for more ways to earn rewards, according to the supermarket which has been making ongoing investment into its More Card scheme. Morrisons loyalty director Kate Lavery said: 'We're always looking for ways to make the loyalty scheme even more rewarding. 'More partner points means our customers can now collect more points on their everyday purchases beyond the weekly shop – whether they're buying clothes, gifts, or booking a holiday. It's another step towards helping customers save more, more often.' Earlier this year, the supermarket's loyalty scheme launched on Deliveroo, allowing customers to link their Morrisons More account to their Deliveroo account and earn even more points. In February, the retailer added another new feature which lets customers collect stamps with every purchase over £10 in-store. On Friday, it was announced Morrisons will overhaul its UK supermarkets by scrapping 2,500 items and replacing them with premium farm shop style products. The revamp - which is already underway in some UK stores - is being dubbed 'Morrisons Magic' and will be led by Director Andrew Staniland, as first reported by The Grocer. After trial success, it is believed Morrisons could roll out the wholesale changes across all of its stores in the coming months Its Warrington store has already undergone the transformation as part of an initial trial period which saw it add 500 new items to its range while removing 2,500. After the success, it is believed Morrisons could roll out the wholesale changes across all of its stores in the coming months. Morrisons' revamp will reportedly focus on its Market Street range, where shoppers can currently purchase fresh meats, fish, greens and baked goods. This area in stores is set to be transformed into something resembling a farm shop, marketed at both rookie and skilled home cooks. These products will be sold in foil trays in which meats will be sauced, marinated and breaded before being sold ready to cook in an attempt to give items a 'premium' feel. Its new ready meal range will also allegedly feature a collaboration with sushi chain YO! in a move to widen its selection of cuisines. The planned overhaul is good news for bargain hunters with Morrisons having a 'laser focus on clear pricing and value'. This is said to include promotions on items like squash, bread and biscuits for as cheap as £1 or two for £3. There will also be a three for £5 fresh fruit deal, a 'pick and mix' style bakery and pizza offer.
Daily Record
21-05-2025
- Daily Record
Doctor and husband pocketed almost £8k selling stolen NHS PPE on Ebay during lockdown
Doctor and husband pocketed almost £8k selling stolen NHS PPE on Ebay during lockdown Attiya and Omer Sheikh admitted they sold the stolen PPE between May 30, 2020 and October 7, 2020. Attiya Sheikh works as a doctor at Hairmyres Hospital (Image: Staff ) A doctor and her husband could be facing jail after selling stolen hospital Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Ebay during the first covid lockdown generating thousands of pounds in less than five months. Crooks Attiya Sheikh and husband Omer Sheikh generated almost £8k from selling PPE that they knew had been pinched from the NHS, on four Ebay accounts between May and October 2020. Attiya Sheikh works as a doctor at Hairmyres Hospital (Image: Staff ) Omer Sheikh sold the items on Ebay with his wife (Image: Staff ) Paisley Sheriff Court heard 45-year-old Attiya Sheikh works as a doctor at East Kilbride's Hairmyres Hospital while her 48-year-old husband works front-of-house at a family restaurant. Councillor Eddie Devine – who called for better PPE provision for care home staff and social care workers at the start of the pandemic – has blasted the Sheikh's actions as 'despicable'. Article continues below Councillor Eddie Devine has slammed the Sheikh's as "despicable" (Image: Andrew Neil ) The representative for Paisley Southeast said: 'For a doctor to sell stolen PPE from a hospital for their own financial gain is despicable. 'People trust their doctors, we give them our respect, and while people were dying in hospitals and Renfrewshire care homes from covid, staff doing their best to do their jobs with what they had, she and her husband are financially benefitting from this. 'That's the lowest of the low. That makes me shake my head hearing this. Utterly despicable. It would be bad enough for any person to do this, but a doctor and her husband, it beggars belief. 'I hope that when they are sentenced next month they are dealt with appropriately for what they've done and the devastating consequences their actions would've had.' The town's court heard cops raided the Sheikh family home in Thornliebank in October 2020 but Mrs Sheikh wasn't home at the time. During the search, 121 boxes of PPE, belonging to the NHS, were found in the couple's attic. The procurator fiscal depute told the court: 'Officers searched the attic and found 121 boxes of blue medical gloves, facemasks and electronic equipment that included a silver iPhone. 'It was noted from the officers the gloves were from a supplier named Fannin Ltd. They are a care essential brand company that sold a brand of gloves to the NHS. 'Fannin UK Ltd make medical products and PPE. Because of what was found in the property, Mrs Sheikh, who wasn't at home at the time of the search was contacted. 'At this point she was eager to speak about what had been found and she was advised by an officer it wasn't appropriate to speak at that time and she would be contacted at a later date to do so. Later that day, Mrs Sheikh contacted the officer and the call was put on speaker. 'She started to discuss gloves that were found and before proceeding she was cautioned and proceeded to state that she had obtained the gloves from an individual from within Hairmyres Hospital and she had seen his NHS identification badge and that she had a suspicion she knew where the stock of gloves came from.' The court heard Doctor Sheikh was asked by officers for the name of the NHS worker she claimed had given her the gloves. The fiscal depute added: 'She provided the name Andrew Ferguson. Enquiries carried out concluded there was no Andrew Ferguson found to work at the hospital. 'Further investigations were carried out by officers and uncovered through Ebay accounts that during May 30 to October 7, 2020, that both accused had been selling PPE on Ebay to various individuals. The value generated from this was £7,857.' Prior to the case calling for trial at Paisley Sheriff Court, both Attiya Sheikh and Omer Sheikh pleaded guilty to the reset of PPE that belonged to the NHS that had been 'dishonestly appropriated' by persons unknown to the prosecutor. Article continues below Sheriff Sukhwinder Gill stated: 'Given the nature of the charge, I'll call for reports.' Sentence was adjourned until next month for the preparation of a criminal justice social work report and a restriction of liberty order assessment. Don't miss the latest Renfrewshire headlines –you can sign up to our free daily newsletter here
