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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 looks uncharacteristically low key in sweatpants as she goes grocery shopping in LA

The singer, 29, kept things very casual in an over-sized white hoodie and grey sweatpants as she wandered around the Erewhon Market in Los Angeles with her shopping cart on Thursday.




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Rita Ora leaves her flat in London in the company of her video director

The singer, 29, cut a casual figure as she departed her home with the man, who wrapped up in a dark, oversized scarf on the way out.




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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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Japan's beloved manga assassin becomes the latest...

TOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - Japan's ruthless animated hitman has become the latest victim of the coronavirus, as the nation's longest-running manga comic...




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'Fear kills:' WWII vets recall war, reject panic over...

YAKUTSK, Russia (AP) - On the 75th anniversary of the allied victory in the World War II, The Associated Press spoke to veterans in ex-Soviet countries and...




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Drones disinfect Indian pandemic hotspot city after...

Drones hovered over the pandemic-stricken Indian city of Ahmedabad on Saturday spraying disinfectant on the streets, hours after security forces clashed with...




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Jet tanks targeted at Tripoli airport-oil company

TUNIS, May 9 (Reuters) - Jet fuel tanks at Tripoli's Mitiga airport were targeted in an attack on Saturday that caused a large fire, Libya's National Oil...




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Stuck on cruise ships during pandemic, crews beg to go...

MIAMI (AP) - Carolina Vásquez lost track of days and nights, unable to see the sunlight while stuck for two weeks in a windowless cruise ship cabin as a...




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Egypt´s president expands powers, citing virus outbreak

CAIRO (AP) - Egypt´s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi has approved amendments to the country's state of emergency that grant him and security agencies...




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Half of Spaniards will see lockdown eased from Monday...

By Jessica Jones and Guillermo MartinezMADRID, May 9 (Reuters) - Spain's daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to its second lowest since mid-March on ...




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Simon Cowell's entertainment company breaks silence on axing Gabrielle Union

Simon Cowell's company is breaking their silence on the sudden firing of Gabrielle Union from the America's Got Talent judges panel announced Friday, saying they're listening to her concerns.




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America's Got Talent: The Champions: JJ Pantano, 7, cracks joke about Simon Cowell's 'new look'

Seven-year-old comedian JJ Pantano was the judges' choice on America's Got Talent: The Champions on Monday, earning the show's last open spot before the semifinals.




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Stars In Their Eyes to 'RETURN to TV screens with revamped celebrity judging panel'

ITV are said to be hoping the popular nineties talent series, which saw the public impersonate showbiz stars, will provide a ratings battle with Strictly Come Dancing.




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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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Stop rescheduling your wedding for spring 2021 — the pandemic still won't be over

Countless engaged couples have had to postpone their weddings because of the coronavirus, and many are setting their new wedding dates for the second half of 2020 or the spring of 2021.But research indicates the pandemic won't be over by then, so couples could be forced to postpone again.Couples who choose to go through with a big wedding before there's a vaccine for the coronavirus could also be putting themselves and their guests at risk.It's best to wait to plan your wedding until there's a vaccine for the coronavirus, but there are still ways you can celebrate your marriage in the meantime.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Although the celebration itself is fun, planning a wedding is mostly exhausting.Engaged couples are consumed by their weddings in the weeks, months, and years




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'It's hard to pay off your medical school loans in this kind of a job': Doctors who can protect the world against pandemics are in short supply

In situations like the coronavirus pandemic, infectious disease doctors are indispensable experts who help us better understand viruses and the steps that society can take to mitigate damage.Infectious disease specialists are some of the lowest paid physicians in the US, according to data from Medscape."There are not enough people like me in the world right now," Dr. Emily Landon, an infectious disease specialist at University of Chicago Medicine, told Business Insider. "It's hard to pay off your medical school loans in this kind of a job.""The greatest barrier to going into our field is the financial concerns," said Dr. Thomas File, Jr., president of the Infectious Disease Society of America.Read live updates about the coronavirus here.Experts who can help protect the world against viral




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How to handle sleep regression in kids due to the pandemic, according to sleep expert Harvey Karp

Due to schedule disruptions, stress, and being stuck inside, many babies and children are experiencing sleep regression amid the coronavirus pandemic.Dr. Harvey Karp, a pediatrician and sleep expert who created the SNOO crib, shares some tips on how parents can effectively address sleep regression.Karp recommends a consistent bedtime routine, spending time outdoors, and engaging in soothing talk before bed.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.If your child's sleep has become more erratic during the coronavirus crisis, know that you're not alone. In fact, Italian pediatricians reported widespread sleep disturbances among their young patients as the pandemic hit its peak there.Between our new home-bound lives and the stress of a global pandemic, many factors can compromise our kids' sleep




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Vladimir Putin is accompanied by SIX bodyguards while going to the BATHROOM

The Russian leader, 67, was filmed leaving the bathroom in Paris's Elysee Palace alongside six armed bodyguards. Putin was in Paris for a summit to discuss a ceasefire with Ukraine.




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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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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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JB Chemicals, a little-known pharma company in India is now on the radar of private equity giants around the world – here’s why

Private equity giants like KKR, the Carlyle group and others are interested in acquiring a controlling stake in JB Chemicals, a little-known pharma company in India.Although JB Chemicals is a small player in the Indian pharma industry, it has built four strong brands and has market leadership in three of them, which has resulted in industry-beating growth.Some of the popular brands that JB Chemicals owns include Metrogyl, Rantac, Cilacar and Nicardia – driving 80-85% of the company’s India formulations revenue.JB Chemicals, a little-known pharma company in India with a market capitalization of ₹4,600 crore is reportedly on the radar of private equity giants around the world. This has sent the stock to an all-time high of ₹621 in intra-day trade.JB Chemicals is a relatively small player when




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Worrying excessively about the coronavirus can harm both your mental and physical health. Here's how to combat feelings of panic, according to a psychiatrist.

Srini Pillay is a psychiatrist and physician who studies the effects of anxiety on the brain.He says that panic about the coronavirus is natural, but warns that obsession over the outbreak can take a toll on both your mind and body.Continued, extreme levels of worry have been shown to increase the risk for physical illnesses - protecting your psychological health will help protect your bodily health.Pillay says to stay informed without spending your day glued to the news, try to avoid expecting the worst, and acknowledge the positive aspects of your life.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Panic concerning the novel coronavirus is natural - and rational, considering the impact of stocks falling and revenues thinning on social distancing policies.Beyond that, I can confirm that these situations




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How one global company is planning to bring its 75,000 employees back into the office after the pandemic subsides - while still keeping remote work as an option

Government officials and business leaders to begin thinking about how to re-open the US economy. But many operating procedures in place before the outbreak are unlikely to return back to normal - at least in the near-term. Cisco, for example, is weighing whether to place employees into two "teams" and tier which cohort can be in the office working at a certain time - effectively continuing some of the social distancing guidelines currently in place.The tech giant also plans on continuing a halt on business travel, according to Chief Operating Officer Irving Tan.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The sudden pivot to remote work led to a few chaotic weeks as companies scrambled to make the necessary adjustments. But as corporations begin to settle into the new normal - or at




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Alphabet's CEO says the coronavirus has 'absolutely' caused a mental-health crisis. Here are 5 calming podcasts you should follow if you're feeling anxious over the pandemic.

The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which causes a disease known as COVID-19, is causing panic and anxiety worldwide.Top executives, like Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, for example, are recognizing the toll the pandemic is taking on employees. In an interview with Business Insider, licensed clinical psychologist Ramani Durvasula said that in addition to seeking professional help, listening to mental-health podcasts can be a great way to address stress over the pandemic. Here are five highly rated mental-health podcasts that address anxiety around the novel coronavirus, including "The Calmer You Podcast" and "Your Anxiety Toolkit."If you're struggling, call the SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or reach out to the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Visit Business




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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' annual shareholder letter, once an insightful must-read, has turned cautious and promotional as the company faces more scrutiny

ReutersAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos.Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos published his annual shareholder letter on Thursday.Bezos's letter has become a must-read among business leaders for its ingenuity and thought-provoking advice.This year's letter, however, mostly focused on Amazon's work in helping its employees and other businesses amid COVID-19 - a departure from previous years' letters that were full of inspiring anecdotes and business guidance.Some people say Bezos' annual shareholder letter is losing its luster as the company is more cautious about what it says publicly in light of increased regulatory and press scrutiny.Do you work at Amazon? Contact this reporter via encrypted messaging app Signal (+1 415 926 2066) or email (ekim@businessinsider.com).Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Jeff




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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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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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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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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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10 major companies including Amazon, Facebook, and Salesforce that are offering cash and resources to businesses impacted by the pandemic - and how to apply

More than half of small businesses in the US have temporarily closed their doors, or plan to this month, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Private organizations, including Amazon and Facebook, are teaming up to offer millions in cash grants and low-interest loans to small business owners.Amazon created a $5 million relief fund to support local businesses around its Seattle and Washington offices. Hello Alice is giving $10,000 emergency cash grants to distressed businesses in the US.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Organizations across the country are rallying together to support small businesses fighting to survive the COVID-19 quarantine shutdown.One in four small businesses nationwide have temporarily closed and another 40% expect to this month, according to a recent survey from MetLife and




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Crisis managers are taking center stage during the pandemic - and can make a lucrative living. Here's how to break into the in-demand role, according to 5 veterans in the industry.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the median salary for an emergency management director is around $83,000 per year.Business Insider interviewed five crisis management teachers and consultants who all stressed that strong communication and critical-thinking skills are key attributes of people who work in the industry.Roles vary across in-house and consultancy firms, and between government and corporate, but the skill sets required are largely the same.Read the news, practice thinking of solutions to big problems, and start looking for roles and internships in house.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Whether it's for a large-scale disaster such as the COVID-19 pandemic or more routine problems such as fires, cyber-security breaches, financial losses, or product recalls, crisis managers




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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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COVID-19 challenges: TN forms panel under ex-RBI Guv Rangarajan to improve fiscal position

Chennai, May 9 () The Tamil Nadu government onSaturday set up a high-level committee headed by formerReserve Bank of India governor C Rangarajan to examine fiscalchallenges facing the state owing to the COVID-19 pandemic andsuggest the way forward to improve its fiscal position. The committee, which will also consist of FinanceSecretary S Krishnan as coordinator, will submit its report tothe government within three months, according to a GovernmentOrder. The committee, with 21 members, would assess theoverall immediate and medium term impact of the COVID-19pandemic on different sectors of the state's economy includingthe impact of lockdown, additional costs and implications dueto social distancing and their precautionary measures. Also, it would assess the opportunities and threatsin the




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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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New York woman, 101, who survived the Spanish flu and cancer beats coronavirus

New York woman Angelina Friedman, 101, who was born in the height of the Spanish flu in 1918 and went on to survive cancer, beat the novel coronavirus this month.




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Nanny for ultra-rich NYC family details what it's been like to work during the pandemic

The nanny spoke anonymously about her work conditions. Her 'ultrahigh-net-worth' Manhattan employers gave her no choice but to follow them to the Hamptons.




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New York City subways have become a hotbed of crime amid pandemic

Since the pandemic exploded in New York City and millions stopped going to work, ridership has decreased by 90 percent but there has been an increase in crimes on the underground network.




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Influencer who fled NYC amid the pandemic is BLASTED over sponsored post on Instagram

Naomi Davis, known as Taza on Instagram, left NYC for Arizona in March, despite recommendations not to travel. Her first sponsored post since then was flooded with criticism and deleted




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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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Sarah Jessica Parker heads to The Hamptons with Matthew Broderick and family amid pandemic

Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted with a mask on her face while loading up her car ahead of a trip to The Hamptons with her husband Matthew Broderick and their kids.




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Taylor Swift sends Utah nurse a handwritten note out of gratitude for work amid COVID-19 pandemic

Nurse Whitney Hilton, who works at Ogden, Utah's McKay-Dee Hospital, took to social media Sunday to thank the Grammy-winner, 30, for her act of kindness.




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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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81% of the 374 NYPD summonses issued between March 31 and May 5 were to black or hispanic people

More than 80 percent of those who were issued summonses for social distancing violations in New York City were people of color. 374 summonses were handed out from March 16 to May 5.




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Boxing news: Dillian Whyte underwent hearing in front of doping panel hours before win over Rivas

Dillian Whyte underwent a hearing in front of a doping panel just hours before his clash with Oscar Rivas, Sportsmail can reveal. He went on to beat Rivas on points at The O2 in London on Saturday.




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Shayna Jack could escape ban from doping scandal by using loophole Japanese swimmer used last year

Australian swimmer Shayna Jack, 20, could escape severe punishment for a failed doping test by using a loophole that saw a Japanese swimmer's ban cut in half.