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Holly Hagan reveals her incredible 16lb weight loss in a mismatched bikini

The Geordie Shore star revealed her nicely toned physique in a vibrant orange bikini top and mismatched bottoms while posing for her latest social media update.




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Chloe Ferry shares before and after snaps of weight loss transformation

The Geordie Shore star, posted a snapshot from a photoshoot last year- at the start of her weight loss journey- alongside an ab-flashing picture to show her progress.




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Chloe Ferry flaunts her two stone weight loss in a thong bodysuit before a look inside her fridge

She has credited her two stone weight loss with a diet and fitness overhaul.  And Chloe Ferry showed off the fruits of her labour as she slipped into a very skimpy bodysuit on Wednesday.




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Marnie Simpson teases hint of her three stone weight loss in lilac crop top

The former Geordie Shore star, 28, teased a hint of her taut midriff as she headed out for a walk with her boyfriend Casey Johnson and son Rox, six months, on Monday.




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A senior economist says the $2 trillion stimulus bill 'is not going to be big enough' to fight the oncoming recession

Paul Constant is a writer at Civic Ventures, a cofounder of the Seattle Review of Books, and a frequent cohost of the "Pitchfork Economics" podcast with Nick Hanauer and David Goldstein.On the latest episode of "Pitchfork Economics," Hanauer and Goldstein talk with the Economic Policy Institute's senior economist, Heidi Shierholz, about how the coronavirus is upending the job market in the United States.Shierholz says she was shocked by the data recently released showing that nearly 10 million Americans had filed for unemployment in the first two weeks of the COVID-19 shutdown - the highest she's ever seen.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.In her role as senior economist and director of policy at the Economic Policy Institute (EPI), Heidi Shierholz spends her days immersed




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The top 5 languages everyone is learning on Duolingo right now, and how to sign up for them

Chantal Heijnen for DuolingoLuis Von Ahn is the CEO and cofounder of Duolingo.Millions of people across the world are practicing social distancing or are in quarantine right now due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.To pass the time, many people have taken up a new language, data from language learning company Duolingo shows. From March 9 to March 30, the number of new users of Duolingo jumped by 148% in the US.The top five language courses include German, French, and Spanish.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The novel coronavirus pandemic has forced millions into self-quarantine, leaving many with a lot more time on their hands. And a lot of people are using this time to learn a new language.Language learning company Duolingo, known for its free game-like website and app,




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5 guests were stuck at a wine farm in South Africa when the country went into lockdown. The owners provided pizza nights while the stranded families gardened and enjoyed live music - and said they became like family.

Anna Punke-Dresen and her family were staying at the Spier Hotel and Wine Farm in South Africa when the country went on lockdown in March in response to COVID-19.The German family's return flights were suddenly canceled and they found themselves stuck, with no idea how or when they could return home.The wine farm's hotel manager decided to stop charging the stranded families, and set social distancing rules in place to protect the hotel staff and remaining guests.Despite the plunge in business, the wine farm is also still paying all of its employees, both part and full-time, whether or not they're working.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Spier Wine Farm was going to be the cherry on top of Anna Punke-Dresen's family trip to South Africa. This luxe wine-farm hotel (one of




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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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I'm saving money on rideshares and travel right now, but I'm not keeping that cash - I'm spending it at local businesses even if they're closed

Getty ImagesThe author is not pictured.I've had a little extra cash in my pocket since quarantine started - I'm saving money on rideshares, restaurants, travel, and more.Instead of keeping that money, though, I'm spending it on businesses I hope will stay open post-COVID. I've bought art, paid for online classes at a local gym, and pre-paid for an appointment with my hair stylist.I've decided not to save the extra money because my emergency fund is in good shape.Read more personal finance coverage.As the economy grinds to a halt in the wake of the coronavirus, I've found myself in the strange position of having a little extra cash on hand that I'm not accustomed to. For a little bit of context: I'm a freelance writer who's worked from home since 2015, and my industry has yet to be heavily




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Why independent restaurant owners are fighting third-party delivery platforms like Grubhub and Uber Eats

Mark Lennihan/AP ImagesThird-party delivery services are often seen by restaurant owners as a necessary evil.Third-party delivery platforms like Grubhub and Doordash claim to be helping restaurants through the pandemic, but restaurant owners say they're doing the opposite.Most delivery platforms charge restaurants a roughly 30% commission on every order, and restaurant owners say platforms have been slow to offer support and even pay what they owe.On Monday, Doordash announced it would slash fees by 50% through the end of May, but Grubhub is fighting a similar order in San Francisco.Business Insider spoke to restaurant data and marketing entrepreneur Abhinav Kapur, who said, "If there was ever a time to prove that you were a partner to the industry, now it would be the time to do it."Visit




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James Corden and Julia Carey are hand in hand as they end a busy night at Jay Z and Beyoncé's bash

With the night still young, Corden, 41, was hand in hand with his wife as they made their way into the iconic Hollywood venue, where Beyoncé and Jay Z were hosting their own post-Oscars celebration.




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Rebel Wilson flaunts her slimmed down waist at Oscars party following epic weight loss

Rebel Wilson is relishing in her epic weight loss. 




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Stassi Schroeder and Brittany Cartwright defend Katie Maloney after she was body-shamed

Vanderpump Rules stars Stassi Schroeder and Brittany Cartwright have defended their co-star Katie Maloney after she was body-shamed over the weekend.




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Salma Hayek touches down in London after revealing she spent Oscars night in hospital  

Still wearing her sparking blue dress, Salma shared snaps of herself and her friend Evelyn O'Neill in the hospital as the staff tended to her injury.




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Eiza Gonzalez rocks a pair of tight jeans while out on a coffee run in West Hollywood

Eiza González skipped her glamorous style for a simple white blouse and skin-tight jeans while grabbing coffee. She was spotted getting close with Jeremy Renner Sunday after the Oscars.




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SUSANNA REID: How my fake tan disaster nearly ruined my night at the Oscars

Susanna Reid reveals how a fake tan disaster left her embarrassed to leave her room. British TV presenter opted for artificial suntan in preparation for presenting the Good Morning Britain Oscars special.




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Elizabeth Banks roars with laughter as her friend shows off her dance moves

The 46-year-old was last seen looking stunning in a jaw dropping scarlet gown at the Oscars.




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Candice Swanepoel jets off to New York Fashion Week... following a night at the Vanity Fair Party

Candice Swanepoel wasted no time heading to fashion week after a night at the Oscars. Following a night out at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party the 31-year-old supermodel headed off to Zimmermann.




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Emily Ratajkowski snags a front row seat at Proenza Schouler... following a night out at the Oscars

From Oscar week to New York Fashion Week, Emily Ratajkowski is a true jet-setter. Fresh off of attending the Vanity Fair Oscars Party in Beverly Hills, the model stepped out at Proenza Schouler.




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Joaquin Phoenix saves a mother cow and her calf from slaughterhouse after moving speech at Oscars

Joaquin Phoenix was filmed rescuing the cow and her calf from the Manning Beef slaughterhouse in Los Angeles the day after he accepted his best actor Oscar for Joker.




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Richard E. Grant reveals he once sought THERAPY to overcome his obsession with Barbra Streisand

The celebrated actor fell in love with Streisand after seeing her in 1968 biographical drama Funny Girl, prompting him to wrote her letter requesting she stay at his family home in Swaziland.




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Daughter of MP cop who died of COVID-19 appointed PSI

Bhopal, May 9 () The 23-year-old daughter of apoliceman who died of the novel coronavirus infection lastmonth in Madhya Pradesh has been appointed as sub-inspector inthe force by the state government, said an official onSaturday.The 59-year-old policeman, in charge of Neelgangapolice station in Ujjain district, died in an Indore hospitalon April 21 after getting infected while performing his dutyin a containment area, the official said."Minister for Home and Health Narottam Mishra spoke tothe 23-year-old woman on Saturday over phone and told herabout the appointment as PSI as announced by Chief MinisterShivraj Singh Chouhan. She is likely to join duty next week,"a state public relations department official said. ADU MASBNM BNM




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Jack Daniels alone and a karaoke version of Great Balls of Fire in a strip mall bar - how Justin Bieber spent the night as celebrities partied at the VMAs

The 22-year-old pop star missed out on the VMAs and instead partied alone at a bar in Studio City where he stunned regulars with a karaoke turn after a few neat whiskeys/




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A Lear to make even grown men whimper... the RSC's latest version is a thoughtful and multi-layered production, says QUENTIN LETTS 

Sir Antony Sher stars in the Royal Shakespeare Company's exceptional enactment of the classic King Lear, which impresses our reviewer Quentin Letts.




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Ryan Phillippe says he gets mistaken for his daughter's brother on The Late Late Show

'One thing I know my daughter gets embarrassed by is that I do look so young and I get mistaken for her brother at times. It repulses her, like absolutely repulses her.'




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Jessica Alba dons fake fur jacket on a chilly night after dinner with husband Cash Warren and friends in Los Angeles

It was close to 80F when she and her family left the Hawaian island of Kauai on Monday. So the 35-year-old actress, who looked a little down, bundled up as she left eaterie Craig's on Friday evening.




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Mama June's dramatic weight loss revealed

Fans have been given a sneak peek of June 'Mama June' Shannon's dramatic transformation. 




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Khloe Kardashian highlights physique in plunging outfit 

The 32-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star put all her results of her gym workouts on display in a fitted velvet outfit as she stepped out in Los Angeles on Wednesday.




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Sharon stone and Rufus Wainwright to support auction

Sharon Stone will once again serve as Event Honorary Chair




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Heather Locklear, 58, agreed right away to the Melrose Place reunion

Heather Locklear did not hesitate when she was asked to star in the Melrose Place reunion to raise money for the Actors Fund amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Jersey Shore: Vinny Guadagnino prepares for a fight with Jenny 'JWoww' Farley

Jenni was seeing red after he 'downplayed' an incident in which her boyfriend Zack '24' Carpinello, 24, hit on her old roommate, Angelina Pivarnick, 33.




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Bob Dylan announces upcoming release of his first original album in eight years

Rough and Rowdy Ways will be released on June 19, the singer revealed on Friday morning, as he dropped another song titled False Prophet from the upcoming album.




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Israeli PM praises Trump for killing top Iranian general and says US has 'right to defend itself'

As he boarded a flight home after cutting short a visit to Greece (pictured today), Netanyahu said: 'Just as Israel has the right of self-defence, the United States has exactly the same right.'




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U.S. on heightened alert as it's feared Iran-backed sleeper cells will retaliate

Major cities are on heightened alert amid fears that the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group may have sleeper cells in the U.S. that are ready to retaliate.




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Lindsey Graham: Soleimani was 'right fist of the Ayatollah and we took the Ayatollah's arm off'

As the Middle East grappled with the death of Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani, a key ally of President Donald Trump was gloating.




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Thousands of Fort Bragg soldiers board flights as they are deployed to the Middle East

The troops are in addition to about 700 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne who deployed to Kuwait earlier this week after the storming of the US Embassy in Baghdad by Iran-backed militiamen.




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U.S. Air Force launches F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters in Utah

The 52 F-35A aircrafts, which are worth a whopping $4.2 billion, took off in quick succession from the Hill Air Force Base in Utah on Monday.




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Putin visits Assad in Syria amid heightened tensions between US and key Syrian ally Iran 

The Russian President shook hands with Syria's dictator on Tuesday as visited the headquarters of his forces in Damascus to hear military reports, amid fears of a war between ally Iran and the US.




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Qantas will divert non-stop flights from Australia to London after Iranian missile attack

The US Federal Aviation Authority on Wednesday also barred US airliners from flying over Iraq and Iranian airspace in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman.




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Former policeman's on the trail of his missing daughter after the fall of Saddam in a new thriller

Bertie Carvel, 42, stars alongside Waleed Zuaiter, 49, in Channel 4's gripping new thriller Baghdad Central. The pair told how having an Arab Muslim as the lead character is nothing less than historic.




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Ex-LAPD officer found guilty of murder after shooting dead Catholic missionary outside a nightclub

Rookie cop Henry Solis went on the run in Mexico after shooting dead Salome Rodriguez Jr. after getting into a fight outside a Los Angeles bar in 2015. He was convicted of second-degree murder.




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Alastair Campbell's daughter Grace has spent life 'competing with Tony Blair for dad's attention'

Grace Campbell, 25, whose Yorkshire-born father Alastair served as the Downing Street press secretary, told Sunday Mirror Notebook she's spent her life competing for her dad's attention.




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Kim Kardashian shows off daughter North West's homemade cardboard 'quarantine' doll house

Kim said in the video: 'She made a quarantined section for Kim and Kanye.' She then revealed some rag doll versions of herself and Kanye sitting at a tiny table with a bottle of hand sanitizer.




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Khloe Kardashian cuddles with daughter True in matching light pink pajamas amid social distancing

Khloe Kardashian cuddled with one-year-old daughter True in matching white satin pajamas amid the social distancing recommendation in the wake of coronoavirus pandemic.




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Kylie Jenner and her daughter Stormi keep busy while self-isolating

Kylie Jenner made a good example of herself Saturday as she found ways to have fun and stay sane with her daughter Stormi Webster, two.




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Kylie Jenner marks second week in quarantine by filming daughter Stormi Webster's 'tattooed' legs

The 22-year-old reality star's two-year-old privileged princess appeared to be wearing all 24 of a $3 package of Trolls temporary tattoos




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Kim Kardashian looks like she can barely sit down in her skintight Latex outfit

Kim Kardashian has already said she had a hard time getting into a mustard-colored Latex outfit by Balmain. And in new images shared by the star, it appears as if she had difficulty sitting down.




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Rob Kardashian likens his sisters Kim and Kourtney to the 'Bad Girls Club' after their fistfight

Fights between siblings are most often the most intense type of altercation out there, as was seen on Thursday night's no-holds-barred premiere of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.




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Kim Kardashian tends to scratches as Kourtney breaks down after physical fight

The drama hit a fever pitch during last week's episode, where the eldest two siblings got into a brawl after Kim questioned the mother-of-three's work ethic.  It seemed that was the final straw for Kourt.




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Khloe Kardashian stuns in a sun-kissed selfie... after sharing a cute video of her daughter True

Khloé Kardashian showcased her stunning looks in a sun-drenched Instagram selfie. She also had fun with her daughter True in a video as she chased her around outside.