The Paradise Report — Fri, May 8, 2026: Etsy Resets Refund Rules

Welcome to The Paradise Report for Friday, May 8, 2026. Heavy operator-liability news day. Etsy reset Purchase Protection (BREAKING, May 7). TikTok Shop forced-return rule live. Amazon Buy for Me backlash widening to 180+ stores. GPT-5.5 Instant default ChatGPT. Google AI Overviews now 48% of queries. Thailand proposed 2-year remittance grace period. Bali biometric extensions enforced. Vietnam Talent Visa launched.

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