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Louis Tomlinson 'vows to marry on/off girlfriend Eleanor Calder after previously f***ing things up'

The One Direction singer, 28, also discussed the tragic death of his sister Felicite aged 18, admitting he wasn't prepared to feel the love that his fans showed him as he grieved.




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Premier League clubs aren't neutral in venues spat... 10 things we learned from coronavirus lockdown

This weekend will be two months since Harvey Barnes scored Leicester's fourth against Aston Villa, the last Premier League goal before games were suspended.




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Justin Bieber gets in the swing of things as he enjoys golf with Masters champion Bubba Watson in LA

Justin Bieber shows solid technique as he plays a round of golf with friend and  two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson in Los Angeles on Saturday.




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Friday.Google CEO Sundar Pichai says tech companies "shouldn't get carried away" with fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and should let governments and health officials lead the response. In a new interview with Time magazine, Pichai also suggested that working from home may become more normal after the pandemic.Amazon shut all its warehouses in France because a court ordered it to reassess worker safety. Amazon said the risk of the fine was "too high" for it to keep its warehouses open, and has told all its warehouse staff to stay home for at least five days.The UK government is in talks with ID verification firms including Yoti and IDnow to develop COVID-19 immunity passports. A spokesman for IDnow, based in Berlin, told Business Insider




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Monday.Google is working on physical and virtual debit cards as it looks to catch Apple's lead in the fintech space. TechCrunch reports that Google is working on physical and virtual debit cards which would link to an associated checking account.The UK has greenlit a £250 million rescue package to stop thousands of startups collapsing during COVID-19. Startups can apply for government cash, but must match taxpayer money with funding from private investors.Conspiracy theories blaming Bill Gates for the coronavirus pandemic are exploding online. A New York Times analysis found more than 16,000 Facebook posts linking Gates with the virus, as well as 10 YouTube videos espousing the conspiracy theories that had garnered 5 million views.Amazon




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Tuesday.Amazon is facing multiple inquiries from labor regulators into whether it unlawfully retaliated against workers who spoke out about its coronavirus response. Amazon has come under fire recently from employees, activists, and lawmakers for firing workers who criticized the company's safety measures.Zoom took months to repair a flaw that would allow hackers to take complete control of a computer. The flaw was discovered by security researchers who participated in a hackathon sponsored by Dropbox last year. Europe's coronavirus-tracing apps risk an unprecedented increase in mass surveillance, experts have warned. A rift has opened up over the design of smartphone apps to trace people in Europe at risk of coronavirus infection,




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Wednesday. Facebook is set to invest $5.7 billion in Jio Platforms, India's popular mobile internet service. The multi-billion-dollar stake makes Facebook the largest minority shareholder in Jio, which is a part of Reliance Industries Limited.The Small Business Administration has told thousands of businesses applying for disaster loans that their personal information was mistakenly leaked. A bug in the SBA's site was mistakenly showing applicants' personal information to other applicants who subsequently used the portal.Apple and Google's new smartphone alert system for tracking the coronavirus could be 'alarming' for privacy, a US senator has warned. Josh Hawley is pressing Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Apple CEO Tim Cook to raise privacy




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Thursday.Magic Leap, the much-hyped smart glasses startup, is pivoting away from consumer tech and laying off half its staff. CEO Rony Abovitz announced that the company was making 'targeted' changes to the way it operates, with layoffs happening at 'every level' of the company.Facebook's $6 billion Jio deal has made it a major threat overnight to Amazon's growth in India. The deal is likely to supercharge JioMart, Jio's foray into online grocery and a competitor to Amazon and Flipkart.Zoom has skyrocketed to 300 million daily users, up 50% from the beginning of April, even as the company battles a privacy backlash. CEO Eric Yuan said the video conferencing company had seen a 50% increase in users since the beginning of April.Facebook




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Friday.Amazon employees say they used data from third-party sellers to inform their production of competing products, according to the Wall Street Journal. Amazon has consistently denied it engages in the practice of collecting data from third-party sellers, even in response to criticism from politicians and investigations from antitrust regulators.Facebook allowed advertisers to target users interested in 'pseudoscience,' allowing them to capitalize on conspiracy theories that falsely blame 5G cell towers for the coronavirus, according to The Markup. The social media giant says it's since removed the ability for advertisers to target "pseudoscience," but not before it was tagged as an interest for more than 78 million users.Over 30




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Tuesday.The UK has rejected Apple and Google's contact-tracing API, instead launching an app that will take a more centralized approach, according to the BBC. The move is likely to alarm privacy and security experts.Automation Anywhere said it is cutting jobs due to the impact of the coronavirus crisis. The cuts could affect more than 10% of the startup's 2,600 employees.Apple may delay mass production of the iPhone 12 by about a month, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report comes after analysts and other media reports have also suggested Apple could push back the iPhone's launch by a couple of weeks or a month because of the coronavirus pandemic.Microsoft billionaire and philanthropist Bill Gates believes an upswing in nationalism




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Wednesday.Amazon may have violated New York's whistleblower law by firing a worker involved in a protest over workplace safety, the state's attorney general said in a letter to the company. The letter also said Amazon's coronavirus safety measures are "so inadequate" that they may violate federal and state workplace safety rules.Google CEO Sundar Pichai said in an internal memo seen by Business Insider that Google will "stagger" its return to offices as it extends work-from-home until June 1. Pichai said the experience of operating from home was giving Google an opportunity to reimagine the way the company works.Uber's chief technology officer has resigned following a report from The Information that Uber is planning to lay off up to




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Friday.Apple's revenue growth ground to a halt in the first three months of the year, as the coronavirus pandemic shuttered its retail stores, dampened consumer demand for iPhones and rattled the company's global manufacturing operations. Apple reported fiscal second-quarter revenue of $58.3 billion, up less than 1% from the same period one year ago, and well below the company's initial projection of between $63 billion and $67 billion. Amazon reported huge growth in first-quarter revenue but a miss on earnings on Thursday. The mixed results show how the coronavirus outbreak is leading to more shoppers on Amazon, albeit at an increased cost as the company is dealing with a number of costly changes, including supply chain lockdowns and




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Monday.Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has been called to testify before Congress. Lawmakers want to ask the billionaire about the company's practices around independent sellers after an investigation found employees used their data to create competing products, the Wall Street Journal reported.Uber will require its drivers and riders to wear face coverings in the US as the company looks to restart its business across the globe. Uber has also been developing technology to determine whether drivers are wearing masks, according to CNN.Anti-quarantine protesters are being kicked off Facebook and quickly finding refuge on a site loved by conspiracy theorists. Business Insider has found that protesters are moving their organizing efforts to MeWe,




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Tuesday.Longtime Amazon VP Tim Bray has said he quit in dismay and called the company 'chickens---' for firing workers who criticized it. The tech giant has fired multiple employees who've criticized working conditions at its warehouses.Tech billionaire Elon Musk and musician Grimes have had their first child together, according to Musk's Twitter account. Musk announced the birth of their child Monday evening on Twitter, saying, "Mom & baby all good."Uber is reportedly considering another investment in scooter startup Lime. The $170 million emergency fundraising could sink Lime's valuation by nearly 80% — and give Uber the option to buy it in 2 years.Former WeWork CEO Adam Neumann sued SoftBank for backing out of buying nearly $1 billion




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Wednesday.Airbnb is cutting 25% of staff — 1,900 jobs — after its business has been slammed by the coronavirus crisis. Airbnb plans to offer affected workers at least 14 weeks of severance pay and, in the US, a year's worth of healthcare coverage.An Amazon warehouse employee in New York has died of COVID-19. Workers at the Staten Island location organized multiple strikes in April to protest pandemic working conditions. California is suing Uber and Lyft, accusing the ride-hailing companies of misclassifying their drivers. A consortium of city attorneys from the state's largest cities accused the firms of misclassifying their workers as contractors in order to avoid paying some benefits.The UK's COVID-19 contact-tracing app is about




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10 things in tech you need to know today

Good morning! This is the tech news you need to know this Thursday.Facebook has announced the first 20 members of its oversight board that will decide what controversial content is allowed on Facebook and Instagram. The "supreme court"-style body will make rulings over what controversial content will be allowed on the social network.Tesla is reportedly preparing to restart operations at its California factory in possible violation of local shelter-in-place orders. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has become increasingly vocal in his opposition to coronavirus lockdowns, calling them "fascist" during a call with investors.An Amazon VP hit back at former colleague Tim Bray, who quit in protest after the company fired workers who raised safety concerns. Brad Porter, a vice president and engineer at Amazon,




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Kim Kardashian suggests 'fun things' for fans to do... including 'try new fun things'

With the coronavirus pandemic leaving many of us stuck at home for weeks on end, boredom seems inevitable.




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I left my full-time job to travel the world in a camper van. Here are the 8 things that surprised me the most.

I've lived in a camper van in New Zealand with my partner for a few months, and many things have surprised me about my new life. I learned I still need to have a routine and make plans even though I'm living a spontaneous lifestyle.It's also important to find places to park, since we can't set up camp and sleep anywhere we'd like. Traveling around the world in a van can be cheap, but I'm glad my partner and I saved up plenty of extra money before embarking on this journey. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Days after being laid off from my full-time job in October 2019, my partner and I began looking up flights to New Zealand.This was our first concrete step in realizing our plan to leave our jobs in the United States and move across the globe.After years of saving up, we flew to




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Stranger Things' Natalia Dyer joins beau Charlie Heaton for SAG Awards nominees party

Natalia Dyer was joined by boyfriend Charlie Heaton as they attended a Screen Actors Guild Award Nominees party at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on Saturday.




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Stranger things star Dacre Montgomery and model girlfriend Liv Pollock at the SAG awards

The 24-year-old actor, who is known for his role as school bully Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things, looked looked every inch the Hollywood heartthrob as he arrived at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles




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Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown throws some shapes with Noah Schnapp at Netflix after-party

The duo appeared to be two of the first to hit the dance floor as they busted some moves together at the star-studded bash held at at Sunset Tower in Los Angeles.




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7 things to know about 'To All the Boys 2' star Noah Centineo




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X Factor winner Louisa Johnson says show's hiatus is 'good to freshen things up'

Speaking in an exclusive interview with MailOnline, the singer, 22, was crowned the winner of the show in 2015, and described the months appearing on the show as 'a whirlwind.'




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COVID-19 will change how companies report earnings – these are the top 20 things execs need to keep in mind

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has issued an advisory on the factors that companies should keep in mind while reporting earnings for FY 2019-20.The advisory covers 20 key items spread across five categories.Given that this is an advisory, the nature and extent of items to be considered will differ between companies.The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on all aspects of the economy, be it earnings, supply chains, operational efficiencies and the stock markets.Since the financial year ends on March 31, 2020 in India, it falls amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This will have an impact on the way companies report their earnings for the financial year 2019-20. To deal with the accounting issues caused due to the volatility, financial uncertainty and fluctuating valuations,




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I run a 6-figure freelance graphic design agency, and even during the pandemic we're on track to hit our $300,000 yearly goal. Here are 4 key things that have helped me retain clients and keep revenue strong.

Morgan Overholt is the founder and owner of Morgan Media LLC, a graphic design agency.Despite the unforeseen circumstances of the pandemic, her small business was ready to continue operating and functioning at full force.Her employees and clients were already accustomed to remote work, so shelter-in-place policies haven't greatly affected her, and she relies on other freelancers for work so she can scale her team to fit business needs.She advises other small businesses looking to pandemic-proof their companies lean on remote tools, get good at finding clients online, diversify their income streams, and keep their operations agile and lean.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Of the many challenges I expected to face when I quit my normal 9-to-5 job to launch a freelance graphic design agency




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Why startups should begin by doing things that don't scale, and how to know when to switch to things that do

Before startups commit time and resources to things that scale, the story of a popular urban-gardening startup in London shows why they should focus first on things that don't.Franky Athill, head of marketing for Patch Plants, said his early team of five got its first sales by targeting outreach efforts exclusively on a few apartment buildings.The team grew and personally delivered plants to the small pool of customers.Once the idea gained traction, the team shifted gears to rapidly ramp up daily sales from 10 to 1,000 in three years and expand into Europe.This article is part of a series on growing a small business, called "From 1 to 100."Focusing on how to grow before you have enough data to inform your decisions can be a waste of scarce resources, according to Franky Athill, head of marketing




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Atletico Madrid 1-0 Arsenal (agg 2-1) - SEVEN THINGS YOU MISSED

Atletico Madrid booked their place in the Europa League final after they saw off Arsene Wenger's Arsenal side at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday evening. 




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Crisitano Ronaldo's message to Atletico Madrid fans: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE THINGS YOU MISSED

Away from the main action, there were several talking points which may have slipped under your radar. Don't fear, Sportsmail is here to catch you up on the things you missed...




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Lily Allen, 34, and her Stranger Things beau David Harbour, 44, pack on the PDA in NYC

The Smile hitmaker, 34, and actor, 44, looked more loved-up than ever as they shared several tender kisses and held hands in the Big Apple.




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Erling Haaland outshines Kylian Mbappe and Neymar - things we learned in the Champions League

The Champions League returned with a bang this week as Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and RB Leipzig took huge steps towards three big upsets.




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Frank Lampard knows how to outclass Jose Mourinho... 10 things we learned from Premier League action

The Premier League once again treated spectators to twists and turns galore, and here are 10 things we learned from all the action this weekend.




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Things to look out for as the Copa America hits knockout stages 

After a slow start, Copa America 2019 in Brazil has finally heated up after a pulsating round of final group-stage matches. VAR and penalty shoot-outs mean the drama is set to continue in the last eight.




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Footballers continue to show generosity... 10 things we learned in week 4 of coronavirus lockdown

During the sporting lockdown, replays, throwbacks and charity auctions have taken on unprecedented importance as fans look to fill the void left by live action. 




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Ten things to do in the garden WITHOUT a trip to the shops

Social distancing has coincided with the busiest time of the year for gardening. Ten anxiety-busting things to do in the garden in the next few weeks include sowing seeds and potting.




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Katie Piper speaks to students about her latest book Things I'd Tell My Child 

The TV presenter, 35, followed in the footsteps of Michelle Obama as she visited the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School in London on Wednesday.




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Clothes... And Other Things That Matter review: Alexandra Shulman's new book is both wry and candid

Alexandra Shulman is British Vogue's longest-serving editor. Between 1992 and 2017 she oversaw the magazine's rise to a record circulation.




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Jim Parsons reveals he's bleached his hair to 'shake things up' for his husband in lockdown

Parsons explained how he bleached his hair to impress his husband of three years, TV producer Todd Spiewak, 43.




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Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown, 16, donates £15,000 to NHS frontline staff fighting coronavirus

The actress, 16, gave £5,000 each to Bournemouth Hospital Charity, Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal and Southampton Hospitals Charity.




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Premier League clubs aren't neutral in venues spat... 10 things we learned from coronavirus lockdown

This weekend will be two months since Harvey Barnes scored Leicester's fourth against Aston Villa, the last Premier League goal before games were suspended.




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The outrageous playthings that have graced the catalog for world's millionaires 

MATTHEW BELL: Might you blow £2,000 on a cycling spin class live-streamed into your home and introduced by Leonardo DiCaprio?




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Coronavirus: 10 things we learned in sport from week two of the lockdown 

The global sporting vacuum caused by the coronavirus pandemic continued this week but a lack of live action hasn't stopped the debate. Here's 10 things we learned from the past seven days.




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Spain 1-0 Czech Republic - five things we learned: Petr Cech makes more passes than team-mates while Alvaro Morata struggles

Spain left it late against Czech Republic but the reigning European champions made it a match-winning start to their campaign in Toulouse.  Here, Sportsmail looks at the five things we learned.




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Prince William and Kate Middleton have 'enough differences to keep things interesting'

The Duke, 37, and Duchess of Cambridge, 38, have 'enough differences' in their relationship to 'keep things interesting', royal astrologer Debbie Frank told Hello magazine.




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Let us entertain you! Event's top 100 things to do on lockdown

Listen to great authors. See theatre from the best seats in the house. Visit the world's best-loved museums. Do all this and more while staying safe on lockdown




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SPECIAL REPORT: Things must change now in the Football League or TEN clubs could go to the wall

SPECIAL REPORT - JACK GAUGHAN: The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the need for football to reboot. 'Sustainability' and 'reset' have become buzzwords over the past weeks.




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Amy Schumer recommends her favorite things since giving birth three months ago

Amy Schumer and her husband Chris Fischer are still getting into the swing of things. The new mom, 38, shared a photo of her husband, 38 after a round of volleyball. The two were drenched in sweat.




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'I've been called many things in my life, but I'd gladly take 'stand-up guy' as my epitaph'

I don't receive many awards, so I was genuinely thrilled tonight to be honoured by The Irish Post for 'Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting and Journalism.'




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Blac Chyna has 'no beef' with Kardashian sisters and says things are 'smooth' with both babydaddies

After all the lawsuits and nasty social media warfare, the 31-year-old mother-of-two now claims to have made peace with the Kardashian clan




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Coronavirus UK: Things you can and can't do during lockdown

Officers have issued a series of guidelines on what are 'reasonable' excuses to leave home in England, such as buying several days' worth of food including luxury items.




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The Fish hotel in Broadway has affordable and wholesome things to do

The Fish is a village-style resort set in Cotswolds woodland, with much of the accommodation (47 rooms) in refurbished farm buildings a short walk from the main lodge, where guests can unwind.