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The Voice UK final: Host Emma Willis makes a bold fashion statement in a striking red and pink gown

The presenter, 43, turned heads in a bold pink and red dress during The Voice UK's grand final on Saturday.




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SIMON WALTERS: Boris Johnson had to get real about coronavirus despite loathing the nanny state 

SIMON WALTERS: At long last, Boris Johnson has finally made the nation sit up and pay attention by ordering the closure of pubs, restaurants and cafes.




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Pride Of Britain Awards: Dua Lipa makes a bold statement in thigh-skimming black minidress

The singer, 24, commanded attention in a thigh-skimming black minidress as she greeted award winners backstage at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.




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The best brunch restaurants in every state offering takeout or delivery this Mother's Day




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Liam Payne makes a bold statement in funky shirt at surprise gig

The Strip That Down singer, 26, cut a fashionable figure in a bold floral patterned shirt as he surprised fans at a listening party of his new record in London on Thursday night.




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'I was devastated!' My Kitchen Rules star Manu Feildel admits he missed out on hosting Masterchef

He is the French foodie who is one of the Seven Network's biggest stars




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Inside the stunning country estate featured on My Kitchen Rules

It was Mick, Jodie-Anne, Lyn and Sal's turn to cook during the fourth Open House challenge on Monday night's My Kitchen Rules.




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Victor is left devastated after Piper and Veronica are eliminated on My Kitchen Rules

Andy and Ruby took to the kitchen on Wednesday's episode on My Kitchen Rules, and with Piper and Veronica at the bottom of the leader board, they made the most of what could be their last dinner.




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Stephen Curry scores 35 points for Golden State Warriors vs Houston

Stephen Curry scored 35 points with five 3-pointers, shooting over James Harden and driving past him as the Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets 126-85 in Game Three of their series.




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Golden State Warriors slip to third straight loss without Steph Curry against San Antonio Spurs

LaMarcus Aldridge had 24 points and 18 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs fended off a late rally to beat short-handed Golden State 104-92, extending the Warriors' skid to three games.




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Gigi Hadid makes a statement in a sweatsuit that reads 'boys lie' after split from Tyler Cameron

Gigi Hadid made quite a statement with her clothing when she was spotted out and about in New York City on Thursday.




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Gigi Hadid changes into multicolor coat for lunch in New York City after statement-making sweatshit

She let her clothes do the talking on Thursday in a teal sweatshirt that read 'boys lie.' But on Friday, Gigi Hadid swapped the statement-making ensemble for a more colorful one.




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California's governor said nail salons were the site of the state's first known community spread of COVID-19 — and they won't be allowed to re-open just yet

California Governor Gavin Newsom said nail salons are high-risk for the spread of the new coronavirus and will reopen during the states' phase three of reopening, CNBC reported.Newsom said the first known community spread in the state was in a nail salon. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that a nail salon was the first known site of community spread in the state and that those businesses would not be a part of the reopening phase set to begin tomorrow, CNBC reported. "This whole thing started in the state of California, the first community spread, in a nail salon," Newsom said at a news briefing, according to CNBC. "I'm very worried about that."Newsom announced a four-phase plan for reopening the state. Right now, the




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A real-estate tycoon's virtually undriven car collection is heading to auction soon, including one of the most famous Ferraris in history — take a look at all of the cars




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Petrol and diesel prices are rising as states hike tax to cover coronavirus cost⁠— the steepest hike is in Delhi

IANSVAT on petrol was increased to 30% from 27%, previously. In the case of diesel, VAT has been almost doubled to 30% from 16.75% Petrol in Delhi now costs ₹71.26 a litre as against ₹69.59 previously. Previously, the Delhi government imposed a 70% fee on the maximum retail price of all categories of liquor sold through retail licenses for consumption off the premises.A day after imposing the special ‘corona fee’ on liquor, the Delhi government has hiked local sales or value-added tax on petrol and diesel. VAT on petrol was increased to 30% from 27%, previously. In the case of diesel, VAT has been almost doubled to 30% from 16.75%. Old PriceNew PricePetrol ₹69.59₹71.26Diesel₹62.29₹ 69.39Petrol price in the national capital was hiked by ₹1.67 a litre on May 5 and diesel by a steep ₹7.10 per




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Covid-19 Crisis: Chhattisgarh CM Writes To PM, Asks For Rs 30,000 Crore Package For State

The Central government has divided districts into Red, Orange and Green Zones and has allowed limited economic activities in 'Green Zones.'




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Here's an idea why Secretary of State Pompeo keeps spreading the conspiracy theory that coronavirus escaped from a Chinese lab

75631454Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other China hawks in GOP are ignoring US intelligence agencies, and continuing to spread the conspiracy theory that the coronavirus came from a Chinese government lab.They're doing it for an audience of one — Donald Trump.China hawks have always fought to get Trump to take an even harder line on China, but he's often put his hopes of signing a trade deal with China first.By turning this anti-China conspiracy theory into a talking point on Trump's favorite TV shows and in his political circles, though, hawks could win Trump to their side. It's worked before.This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.In recent weeks Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been making the rounds




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The coronavirus may force US states to adopt vote-by-mail policies — which usually take decades to implement

Quarantine restrictions are spurring several US states to weight adopting vote-by-mail policies for the November elections.Five states already have established vote-by-mail processes: Washington, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, and Hawaii.Switching to vote-by-mail is typically a yearslong process, but states would have to do the work in just a few months.And the initiative is facing criticism from President Donald Trump, who has expressed fears of ballot fraud.View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook.With much of the United States under quarantine restrictions, several states are weighing whether they'll be able to hold traditional elections this November.One alternative to in-person voting that is gaining steam is vote-by-mail, which is already an established process in five states:




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60 Minutes issues a withering statement against Lisa Wilkinson

Channel Nine has issued a withering statement after a report claimed Ten's Lisa Wilkinson has 'irritated' executives at rival networks by constantly landing A-list interviews.




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Steve and Holly look devastated after being booted off Reno Rumbl

The Western Red's Steve and Holly were given the boot after receiving the lowest scores for their rooms and being on the losing team.




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Marsha Blackburn releases statement trying to patch up relationship with Taylor Swift

Taylor Swfit's documentary, 'Miss Americana,' namedrops Republican senator Marsha Blackburn as being the reason she became so politically active in 2018.




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English Premiership clubs seek state help to bail them out

EXCLUSIVE: English Premiership clubs are queuing up to seek financial help from the Government as the coronavirus pandemic continues to cast long shadows over rugby.




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Rita Ora dazzles in leggy bejewelled mini dress and statement crown at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball

Rita Ora looked incredible as she took to the stage at Capital's Jingle Bell Ball at London's 02 Arena on Saturday.




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Watch Pete Davidson's first trailer for his new movie 'The King of Staten Island' where he becomes a firefighter

The trailer for Pete Davidson's new comedy "The King of Staten Island" was released on Thursday.It contains numerous references to the comedian's real-life upbringing in the New York City borough. Scott, a mid-20s slacker played by Davidson, tries to find himself and work out his lingering trauma over his father's death.Steve Buscemi, Maude Apatow, and Marisa Tomei also appear as Scott's mentor, ambitious little sister, and mother, respectively. Bill Burr, Moises Arias, and Bel Powley round out the cast. Much like Davidson, Scott's father was a firefighter who died when he was young, and the trailer shows him following in his dad's footsteps and becoming a firefighter himself — with some hilarious setbacks and speed bumps along the way. "The King of Staten Island" premieres June 12 on demand,




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Australia's biggest states hold off on easing COVID-19...

By Sonali PaulMELBOURNE, May 9 (Reuters) - Australia's most populous states held back from relaxing coronavirus restrictions on Saturday although other...




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EU Commission calls for state guarantees for vouchers...

BRUSSELS, May 9 (Reuters) - The European Commission will tell countries in the European Union to provide state guarantees for travel vouchers during the...




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EU Commission calls for state guarantees for vouchers...

BRUSSELS, May 9 (Reuters) - The European Commission will tell countries in the European Union to provide state guarantees for travel vouchers during the...




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US ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch retires from the State Department

Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, has announced her retirement from the State Department on Friday evening. She was a key witness in the impeachment inquiry.




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Holly Hagan devastated about wedding planning being postponed

Holly Hagan is upset she can't plan her dream wedding during lockdown. The 27-year-old star was set to secure her dream wedding venue in Ibiza this spring.




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How a local upstate New York fitness studio designed their own at-home bike delivery service in just a few days and boosted revenues while their doors remain shut during the pandemic

Mark Dellas PhotographyErika Brason.Companies shut down by the pandemic have had to come up with alternative revenue streams, including Rebel Ride, a local fitness studio in East Amherst, New York. Owner Erika Brason decided to make the studio's classes virtual and rent out her equipment. Renting out 59 bikes for delivery and pickup as well as making 34 workout videos took her and her team just two weeks to put together."This is the time to get noticed in ways you haven't in the past," Brason explained. "You basically have to reinvent your marketing strategies so that when the time comes, you can give people a really good reason to come back."Click here for more BI Prime stories.With the COVID-19 pandemic rattling businesses big and small - from bookstores and restaurants to shops and gyms




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States and cities are stepping up to help businesses survive. Here are the best funding programs nationwide to help you pay rent, keep employees, and restructure your debt.

States and city governments are offering millions in loans and grants to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. California's IBank is offering up to $50,000 in direct loans and loan guarantees for companies with fewer than 750 employees, while Maryland is granting $100,000 to manufacturers that can quickly pivot to make personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical needs items. Most applications are submitted online and require basic business information as well as proof of how business revenue declined due to COVID-19.This piece will be updated as new information becomes available.Click here fore more BI Prime stories.As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt the lives and operations of millions of American business owners, more state and local governments are offering




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Center Should Provide Autonomy To States To Determine Norms At Local Level Instead Of Nationwide Common Directions: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot

BW Businessworld’ s Manish Kumar Jha speaks with the Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot on such critical issues.




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4 states' daily coronavirus case numbers show they're probably reopening too soon




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State varsities to implement academic calendar within month after lockdown is lifted: Bengal edu minister

Kolkata, May 9 () All the state universities inWest Bengal will implement the academic calendar in theirrespective institutions within a month after the lockdown islifted, Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said on Saturday.Chatterjee, who earlier in the day held avideoconference with vice-chancellors of all the stateuniversities, told reporters at an online press conferencethat the VCs have decided on how to conduct the classes andthe final semester examinations."The academic calendar, including examinations, willbe put into effect within a month after the lockdown islifted," he said.Chatterjee said the institutions have also receivedthe University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines in thisregard and the issue came up in the meeting held during theday.He had earlier said that the UGC guidelines




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18th Century portraits, British Punk and the Queen at Libertines statement New York Fashion Week show

18th Century portraits, British Punk and the Queen at Libertines statement New York Fashion Week show




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US secretary of state Mike Pompeo slams European response to assassination of Qassem Soleimani

Mike Pompeo has accused European allies including the UK, France and Germany of 'not being helpful enough' over the attack while heaping praise on regional allies including Israel.




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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sends prayers to Australia amid bushfires

Pompeo said the US-Australian alliance was unbreakable and American firefighters had flown to Australia to help.




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Intelligence official 'OVERSTATED' role of Russia in 2020 election to help Trump win a second term

Shelby Pierson,inset, is the intelligence community's top election security official. She told lawmakers on Thursday that Russia was resuming interference efforts. Trump is main.




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Donald Trump's former Russian oligarch business partner says real estate empire is sinking

Russian real estate magnate Aras Agalarov, 64, said his Crocus Group business is in trouble due to coronavirus shutdowns and fears the worst is yet to come when Russia hits its peak in May.




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New York is sending bodies out of state to be cremated to ease strain on overwhelmed funeral homes

The death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in New York City is forcing officials to send bodies out of state to be cremated to help ease the strain on overwhelmed funeral homes.




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Cuomo says he will extend New York lockdown for 'many parts of the state' beyond May 15

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday that he will extend lockdown orders in many parts of the state beyond his original May 15 deadline. 




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Russia remains suspended as reinstatement process is put on hold following fresh anti-doping charges

Russia's reinstatement process has been suspended by the World Athletics Council following fresh anti-doping charges against senior officials. The RusAF has been banned since 2015.




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Russia use delaying tactics in bid to compete at Olympics despite ban for state-sponsored doping

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: Russia has asked the Court of Arbitration for Sport for more time to prepare an appeal against their four-year ban from international sport.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Return of Liverpool's heartbeat Jordan Henderson cannot be understated

JAMIE REDKNAPP - Word is Jordan Henderson could be fit to face Atletico Madrid in Wednesday's second leg at Anfield and do not underestimate the impact that would have for this team. 




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Head of Ohio GOP calls on state lawmaker to resign over 'shocking and utterly unjustifiable' post

Jane Timken (left) said on Monday that the comments posted on Facebook by State Rep. Candice Keller (right) following the mass shooting in Dayton were 'shocking'.




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Democratic presidential wannabes descend on Iowa State Fair for make or break moment

Iowa State Fair has a long history of photo-ops: Donald Trump arriving in a helicopter; Hillary Clinton and a cow; Barack Obama riding bumper cars with Sasha and candidates like Joe Biden politicking.




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WH aide slams whistle-blower's letter as he accuses its author of being a 'deep state operative'

Donald Trump's Senior Advisor Stephen Miller compared the Ukrainian saga to a 'little Nancy Drew novel.' Miller told Fox News Sunday that Trump is the real 'whistle-blower.'




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Nigel Farage watches Donald Trump deliver State of the Union address in Washington

A bullish Nigel Farage proclaimed it 'looks like we are still winning' after he watched his friend and ally Donald Trump deliver a divisive State of the Union speech in Washington.




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Leonardo DiCaprio keeps his usually understated look as he heads to meetings in LA

The Academy Award-winning actor proved he was primed for another success as he headed to meetings in Beverly Hills on Tuesday. Leo, 44, dressed in his typically inconspicuous uniform.




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North Korea's Kim Jong-un and Chinese president discuss affairs of state at summit meeting

The Pyongyang strongman beamed as he led Xi on a stroll through the gardens of the city's state guest house and hosted a lunch with