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Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande help fans struggling financially amid coronavirus pandemic  

The pop stars have both been praised for donating money to those who have lost their jobs or face eviction as Americans begin to feel the financial ramifications of the health crisis.




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Taylor Swift announces she's been forced to cancel all her 2020 concerts amid coronavirus pandemic

The 30-year-old pop star's website featured an official statement about the cancellations, while she posted her own note to her social media platforms on Friday.




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Coronavirus pandemic: The Voice Australia HALTS production

The Voice Australia has become the latest television project to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Channel Nine reveals the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the format of The Voice

Among the many things the coronavirus pandemic has affected is the production of The Voice. The singing show was two thirds of the way through filming when production was forced to stop.




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Buffets were already on their way out. The coronavirus pandemic may have dealt them a final blow.

75564832Plagued by bankruptcy filings, food poisoning incidents, and millennial disdain, buffets were struggling well before the coronavirus pandemic began.From 1998 to 2017, the number of buffet restaurants decreased by 26% while the number of overall restaurants grew by 22%.That decline may well be made worse by trends that are accelerating across the food industry: towards faster, more convenient, to-go options.Buffets will also have the hardest time convincing diners that they're safe after the pandemic— and rebuilding consumer trust will be key to restaurants' recovery.But buffets may have a chance if they expand takeout and delivery options, and pivot to cafeteria-style service.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The coronavirus pandemic has been devastating for restaurants




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RFU fear losing massive £50m in revenue from coronavirus pandemic

The RFU fear they will lose up to £50m in revenue during the coronavirus pandemic without the use of their prize asset, Twickenham stadium.




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Scottish Rugby Union announce pay cuts for players until September due to coronavirus pandemic

Multi-million pound losses are expected among the Home Nations if the autumn internationals cannot go ahead due to coronavirus - which could send rugby into financial meltdown.




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Premiership Rugby's £7m salary cap could be reduced to mitigate impact of coronavirus pandemic

EXCLUSIVE BY WILL KELLEHER AND NIK SIMON: The Premiership' s £7million salary cap could be reduced to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus.




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Rita Ora gushes about 'hero' mother Vera returning to work amid coronavirus pandemic

The singer, 29, spoke candidly about her mother, 55, during an appearance on Extra, which she made via video link on Wednesday.




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The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on marginalized groups. Here's how employers can use it as an opportunity to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.

75628596Julia Taylor Kennedy and Pooja Jain-Link are executive vice presidents and lead researchers at the Center for Talent Innovation.They write that COVID-19 has had greater consequences for marginalized populations.But employers can consciously create a more diverse and inclusive workplace in the midst of the pandemic.Employers should put in place sponsorship programs and flexible workplaces — and acknowledge any fears workers have right now.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.We've all seen the headlines: instead of being the "great equalizer," this pandemic has revealed that if you are lower-income, black, Latinx, Asian, or a woman, you are likely to face deeper consequences from the coronavirus and the attendant economic downturn.In its spread, COVID-19 has revealed much




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Nurseries around the world are destroying millions of flowers as demand drops during the coronavirus pandemic




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Ex-Ukraine forward Andriy Shevchenko compares coronavirus pandemic to Chernobyl nuclear disaster

Former AC Milan striker Andriy Shevchenko has compared the coronavirus pandemic to the Chernobyl disaster which occurred in his homeland of Ukraine in 1986. 




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US PGA Championship postponed until later this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic 

The major, which had been due to take place in TPC Harding Park in San Francisco from May 11-17, has been rescheduled for later this summer, organisers announced on Tuesday evening.




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How a small NYC grocery delivery business is coping with a 400% surge in demand during the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus has forced grocery delivery drivers on the front lines of the pandemic.Mirchi, a small New York City grocery delivery service with around 10 employees, is struggling to keep up with a 400% increase in demand.The company's founder said that "by day three, all of my employees were burnt out."View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook.Since the spread of the coronavirus in the US, drivers like Remy Quezada Rodriguez are on the front lines of the pandemic, delivering food to Americans hunkered down at home. Rodriguez works for Mirchi, a small New York City grocery delivery service specializing in South Asian ingredients. Lately, the company has been inundated with orders of rice, spices, and other goods.To keep up with demand, the company's founder Naresh Mulchandani




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How a data storage startup reached unicorn status by closing a new $100 million funding round during the coronavirus pandemic

GoogleSolutions like those from VAST Data can make AI adoption easier.Accessing stored data is a major problem that companies face in the quest to adopt artificial intelligence and other advanced analytical tools. VAST Data's all-flash storage solution makes it easier for corporations to quickly and continuously analyze large sets of information. The startup just raised $100 million, bringing its total valuation to $1.2 billion. This is on top of a recent $80 million funding round, of which $40 million still remains. "We did this to offer the peace of mind that we're here to stay forever," CEO Renen Hallak told Business Insider.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Artificial intelligence continues to be a major investment for companies, but enterprises are, in many cases, finding it exceedingly




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Kim Kardashian's kids build 'the ultimate fort' as the family stays home amid coronavirus pandemic

With schools moving to online learning, libraries closed, sports called off and enrichment classes cancelled, not to mention the social distancing movement, it's time to get creative.




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Kylie Jenner has been 'leaning' on Travis Scott amid the coronavirus pandemic

The star and the rapper - who have two-year-old daughter Stormi together - split last year, but have been spending more time together, with several rumours swirling about a possible reconciliation.




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Ex-FBI boss James Comey hits out at Donald Trump amid coronavirus pandemic

Former FBI boss James Comey made a series of thinly-veiled digs at Donald Trump and his response to the coronavirus pandemic in a column for the Washington Post.




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Landlord is caught offering free rent to women in exchange for sex during the coronavirus pandemic

A Long Island landlord referred to as 'Eddie' posted a Craigslists ad offering women free rent in exchange for sex




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Famke Janssen enjoys a stroll in the park amid coronavirus pandemic

The X-Men icon, 55, stepped out for some fresh air as she watched dogs play in a pen during a stroll in her local park in New York City on Tuesday afternoon.




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Liverpool owners are worth £5BILLION - so why did they furlough staff amid coronavirus pandemic?

As the news broke over the weekend that Liverpool would be putting their non-playing staff on furlough, a quote from chief executive Peter Moore that came out last year started doing the rounds.




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Jurgen Klopp admits he's struggling being apart from his Liverpool squad during coronavirus pandemic

The German manager is having to oversee sessions via Zoom video links, with Liverpool posting footage of how a squad of more than 20 players work together while social distancing.




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Liverpool Hillsborough memorial service is cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and captain Jordan Henderson will lead the club's tributes digitally after the final Hillsborough memorial service was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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French sport minister Roxana Maracineanu casts doubt on major events amid coronavirus pandemic

The Tour de France and French Open have come under doubt after ministers stated they would only be held if fans can attend. Events in France gathering 5,000 people have been banned until September




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Orlando Bloom reveals Carnival Row set in Prague has been shut down amid coronavirus pandemic

The actor posted a video on Instagram on Thursday from the Prague set of the show, surrounded by his castmates as he said: 'It's farewell from us as we go home to be quarantined.'




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Katy Perry 'will never forget' being pregnant during coronavirus pandemic

Katy Perry 'will never forget' being pregnant during the coronavirus pandemic.




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NRL suspends the season amid coronavirus pandemic  

The NRL has suspended the rest of the season as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shutdown businesses and services across Australia.




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NRL WAG sells hand sanitiser at hefty price amid coronavirus pandemic

The beautician wife of NRL star Justin O'Neill is selling hand sanitiser at a hefty price, despite a shortage in hospitals due to the coronavirus crisis. The one litre bottles were initially offered for $199 each.




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Kendall Jenner smooches her dog Pyro as the pair isolate at home amid coronavirus pandemic

The gorgeous Doberman Pyro has been by Kendall Jenner's side ever since May 2018, including during the recent coronavirus pandemic sweeping the world.




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Coronavirus pandemic has killed more 5,000 people

A total of 3,176 people have died in mainland China, followed by 1,016 in Italy, and 514 in Iran - the three countries with the highest number of deaths.




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Jailed Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's leave from prison amid coronavirus pandemic is extended two weeks

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary leave from prison in Tehran, Iran, in response to the Covid-19 epidemic, has been extended by two weeks and will now run until April 18.




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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release from Iranian jail amid coronavirus pandemic extended by a month 

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's temporary release from an Iranian jail has been extended for one month, with her husband revealing how the family have been video calling every day for several hours.




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Kate Hudson covers up beneath a sun hat as actress grabs some fresh air amid coronavirus pandemic 

Kate Hudson appeared to make the most of her down time, with the Academy Award nominated actress stepping out for a stroll around California's Pacific Palisades on Friday.




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Lisa Wilkinson reveals she 'bonded' with Harry Styles in Los Angeles amid coronavirus pandemic

Lisa Wilkinson alluded to a 'big celeb interview' on Friday as she headed back to Australia from Los Angeles amid the coronavirus crisis. 




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Harry Styles enjoys hike in LA after being left 'stuck' in California due to coronavirus pandemic

The Fine Line singer, 26, cut a rare low-key figure as he displayed his toned physique in a pair of grey shorts and a black hoodie.




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One Direction reunion 'is thrown into doubt by coronavirus pandemic'

Despite reports the band are in early talks to mark their 10-year anniversary this summer, a source has claimed the plans may not come to fruition due to the nationwide lockdown.




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Bay Area says masks with valves are not acceptable face protection amid the coronavirus pandemic

Six counties in the San Francisco Bay Area say that masks with one-way valves do not meet their face covering requirements because they allow potentially infectious droplets to excape.




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How the porn industry could help reopen America amid coronavirus pandemic

The adult entertainment industry launched an STI testing and contact tracing program, like what's needed for coronavirus, to stop the spread of HIV. It hasn't been transmitted on regulated sets since 2004.




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DR ELLIE CANNON: The £20 gadget no family should be without during the coronavirus pandemic

DR ELLIE CANNON reveals how the oximeter, pictured, a simple tool available easily on the high street, can help catch Covid-19 before it turns deadly.




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Special delivery! Jose Mourinho lends a helping hand to the elderly during coronavirus pandemic

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho has put his free time to good use by delivering essential goods to the elderly in Enfield. Mourinho teamed up with Age UK to carry out the heartwarming gesture.




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Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho will start volunteering amid coronavirus pandemic

A message from the Portuguese was posted on the club's official Twitter account on Thursday amid the coronavirus pandemic. Tottenham's £1billion stadium is acting as a distribution centre.




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How Tottenham Hotspur have become football's pariahs during the coronavirus pandemic

During the coronavirus pandemic Spurs have walked into one PR gaffe after another ranging from cutting non-playing staff pay, to multiple training sessions breaking social distancing rules.




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Prince William breaks his silence on coronavirus pandemic

Prince William, 37, has spoken out amid the coronavirus pandemic in a short clip shared to the Kensington Royal Twitter account.




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The 2020 TV Week Logie Awards CANCELLED due to coronavirus pandemic

The 2020 TV Week Logie Awards ceremony will not go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Princess Eugenie shares positive posts amid coronavirus pandemic

Princess Eugenie, 29, has shared a series of positive snaps on Instagram amid the coronavirus pandemic - including a post by the Good News Movement championed by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.




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Misha Nonoo opens up about becoming a first-time mom amid the coronavirus pandemic

Misha, 34, and her oil heir husband Mikey Hess, 33, welcomed their son in March, though she hasn't specified the exact date Leo was born.




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England cricket stars to give up £500k in wages during coronavirus pandemic

England's top cricketers joined the rush of sports stars doing their bit to fight the coronavirus crisis when they pledged £500,000 to the ECB and 'good causes'. 




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Millionairess encouraged to travel to 'Sanctuary New Zealand' until the coronavirus pandemic ends

Around 2,000 high net worth individuals and their families could be granted a resident visa if they bring $50million dollars to invest in job creation.




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Jeremy Corbyn is accused of 'narcissism' after boasting the coronavirus pandemic

The outgoing Labour leader told the BBC he had been vindicated by the governments spending plans to tackle the havoc wreaked on the UK economy by the coronavirus outbreak.




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Kourtney Kardashian reveals she had to cancel her trip to Japan due to coronavirus pandemic

Despite sister Kim Kardashian slamming her siblings for their 'embarrassing' wardrobe choices at the time, Kourtney dubbed the Japan one of her 'favorite places in the world.'