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Married At First Sight fans praise Hayley Vernon's best friend Bek

Hayley Vernon and David Cannon's relationship turned sour on Monday night's episode when they bickered over their 'constant confrontations'.




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Paytm is doubling down on e-sports as it launches another online tournament — this time with Garena’s Free Fire

Paytm First Games has launched into another esports parternship with Garena.PFG will be hosting its very first Free Fire India Solos (FFIS) tournament in May and June.The platform has been adding nearly 75,000 players on its gaming arm on a daily basis during the lockdown period.If you’re a fan of multiple battle royale games that you can win by being the last man standing, then you’ve probably heard of Garena’s Free Fire. Paytm First Games (PFG) is now going to host its first Free Fire India Solos (FFIS) tournament on its platform in May and June.“The action-packed tournament is going to be a tremendous opportunity for Indian gamers to compete at a national level,” said Sudhanshu Gupta, the chief operating officer (COO) of PFG.Known for being the gaming avenue where you can play games and




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How to save an address in the Waze navigation app so you can easily return to your favorite places

You can save an address in Waze in four ways, all of which will add the destination to your Favorites list. You can save an address in Waze by tapping the three-dotted line that appears next to a location in your Waze History.Another way to save an address in Waze by searching a place and tapping the star icon on the destination's results screen.When you save an address in the Waze app, you simplify the in-app navigation process, helping you get a route quickly, so you're on the road faster. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Waze keeps a running list of your recent trips, whether you were heading to your job or your favorite restaurant. But saving an address in Waze to your "Favorites" is a faster and easier way to set your route and get on the road. Luckily, it's easy to




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US banks made a quick $10 billion in 2 weeks by processing small businesses loans from the government, says report

US banks earned $10 billion in two weeks processing the loans from the government scheme to protect small businesses from financial ruin during the coronavirus crisis, according to an NPR report.The rescue plan worth $349 billion offered businesses loans of up to $10 million to thousands of US companies and were guaranteed by the federal Small Business Administration.The banks charged a transaction fee of 5% on loans worth less than $350,000, while on loans worth between $2 million - $10 million, the cost was 1%.The banks defended the massive windfall of loan transaction fees, saying that processing the loans involved complicated vetting procedures.Treasury Department guidelines are less rigorous than for regular loans, and the taxpayer provides the funding, so there is little risk for the




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11 major companies that have returned millions of dollars acquired through a government relief program meant for small businesses




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Around half of all US workers can earn better pay collecting unemployment than getting regular salaries from their current jobs

Around half of all US workers can earn more money collecting unemployment instead of their current jobs.The federal government ramped up unemployment benefits by $600 a week until the end of June, bringing the average weekly total to $978 a week — or $20 more than what many workers earned before the pandemic.Labor experts said the generous benefits are helping keep people home and tamping down the spread of the virus, which is what they were designed to do.But it could complicate efforts by businesses to hire in the short-run.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Nearly half of all American workers are set to earn better pay from unemployment than their current jobs, according to The Wall Street Journal.Under the $2.2 trillion coronavirus stimulus law that Congress approved last




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Inside a Bay Area family's struggle to save their company during the coronavirus outbreak, as big businesses like Shake Shack beat them to government loans

The Elzarka family has owned Beninni, a men's formal wear store in Hayward, California, for 30 years. The shop was forced to shut down in the coronavirus lockdown, and has tried and failed to get government assistance loans through the coronavirus relief package.Shady Elzarka, whose dad founded the store, struggled to access either the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance (EIDL) and relief from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).Elzarka for weeks heard nothing from the Small Business Administration, through which he applied for an EIDL, or from Bank of America, where he applied for the PPP loan.Meanwhile much larger companies did not struggle to access government funding, some of which public pressure forced them to hand back.After Business Insider contacted Bank of America for




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'It's not what you think it is': The government's bailout loans are failing small businesses like mine, says Farmgirl Flowers' CEO

Christina Stembel founded her floral company, Farmgirl Flowers, in her dining room in 2010, using her personal savings and a cash-back credit card to cover business expenses.The company has since blossomed into a thriving startup that employed almost 200 staff members prior to the coronavirus.However, as the pandemic causes economic fallout worldwide, Stembel told Business Insider that the future of her company is uncertain.She said the process of applying for the first round of the Paycheck Protection Program, a government fund meant to help small businesses through the coronavirus pandemic, was frustrating and fruitless."I know that the intention of this program is to help small businesses, so let's change it to make sure this money does fall into the hands of small businesses," she said.Visit




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The second round of the government's program to help small business is under way. This map shows where the money has gone so far.

The Paycheck Protection Program is a key component of the federal government's response to the economic devastation caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.After the initial $350 billion allocated for the small business loans at the heart of the program was exhausted in just two weeks, Congress appropriated an additional $320 billion in funding.A recent Small Business Administration report shows where that second round of funding has gone so far.While the first round largely went to more rural states on a per-capita basis, much of the $175 billion from the second round that was dispersed as of May 1 has gone to larger, harder-hit states.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.The novel coronavirus has ravaged the US economy, with more than 33 million Americans filing for unemployment




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Lauren Bath, Professional Instagrammer, returns to Sydney to capture Vivid Festival

Just five years ago Lauren Bath was a cook on the Gold Coast. Today, the self-taught photographer travels the world sharing her pictures on Instagram.




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Samuel Johnson turns to singer Sara O' Connor for support

They were pictured enjoying a night out together in Sydney last week.




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Mako Vunipola back with a bang for Saracens after coronavirus concerns

Mako Vunipola was 'gutted' at missing out on a 60th Test cap due to England's decision to stand him down over the coronavirus scare. He played for Saracens on Saturday instead.




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Government rejects chance to keep Six Nations on free-to-air TV after 2021 edition

The government turned down a call to give the Six Nations Group A status, with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee labelling the decision a 'missed opportunity'.




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England fly-half prospect Marcus Smith turns to mindfulness coach to deal with isolation stress

When Luke Doherty took himself to a retreat in the mountains to learn about Buddhism, little did he know his techniques would be used to help guide rugby players through the stresses of a pandemic.




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Former Wales international Richard Parks shares his self-isolation advice after crossing Antartica

Richard Parks knows a thing or two about self-isolation and is probably the least concerned of anyone about the prospect of closing his front door to the rest of the world for the next few months.




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Premiership Rugby suspended indefinitely with return date of April 24 scrapped

Premiership Rugby are desperate to finish the current suspended season before it starts the next, which will put pressure on the 2021 Lions tour.




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Jonny May to leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the season as he secures return to Gloucester

Jonny May represented Gloucester between 2009 and 2017 and will make a homecoming return to the club from July 1 as he has announced he will leave Leicester Tigers at the end of the current season.




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How Wales Women's international Alecs Donovan is helping Bristol Bears reach next level with yoga

In a Bristol team which contains Charles Piutau and Steven Luatua and will soon add Kyle Sinckler and Semi Radradra, it takes a lot to be described as one of the Bears' 'signings of the season.'




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Coronavirus UK: Scottish Rugby Union says temporary wage cuts for top-earning stars are necessary

The Scottish Rugby Union this week proposed reductions ranging from 10 to 25 per cent over a five-month period for all players earning more than £50,000 in response to the coronavirus outbreak.




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Former England international Ben Foden contemplating one final season of rugby

Ben Foden is supposed to be taking part in his second and final season of Major League Rugby on behalf of New York. However the season has been suspended due to the coronavirus.




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Bill Beaumont turns to ex-Lions pals to secure votes of Wales and Ireland in World Rugby election

EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Bill Beaumont has turned to ex-Lions team-mates to 'keep Wales and Ireland on track' in the World Rugby chairman election.




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Future of PRO14 tournament and four Welsh regions is on the line as CVC consider a £120m stake

The four Welsh regions are banking on their £40m share of the proposed deal helping them to balance their books and to help them become more competitive on the field.




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Top physio warns England's leading rugby stars could lose THREE STONE of muscle during lockdown

England stars could lose up to THREE stone in muscle during the coronavirus lockdown and it could take them a month to get back to a safe level to play, claims a top physio. 




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Daily rugby fixtures at one venue and footballers training solo: Sport's plan to return

There is increasing optimism that action could resume in the United Kingdom and across Europe in the coming weeks as lockdown restrictions are cautiously relaxed.




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Player exodus to begin after England fly-half Freddie Burns seals move to Toyota Shokki Shuttles 

A player exodus from Britain to Japan is in prospect, after former England fly-half Freddie Burns announced a move to the Far East and other high-profile names are set to follow him.




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Go for it! A meaningful Nations League could galvanise rugby and turn Beaumont's vision into reality

CHRIS FOY - WORLD OF RUGBY: The Nations League concept is back on the table as a means of galvanising international rugby, but if it is going to make a difference, it can't be half-hearted.




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New World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte begs Agustin Pichot not to walk away from the sport

EXCLUSIVE BY NIK SIMON: New World Rugby vice-chairman Bernard Laporte has pleaded with Agustin Pichot not to walk away from the sport after his 28-23 election defeat.




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Savanții britanici cer guvernului să nu prelungească inutil izolarea

Izolarea poate fi prelungită inutil de insistența guvernului britanic de a se raporta la o modalitate „irelevantă” de a măsura rata infecțiilor cu noul coronavirus, spun oameni de știință și politicieni englezi, citați de The Telegraph.

The post Savanții britanici cer guvernului să nu prelungească inutil izolarea appeared first on Forbes.ro.




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Albanian-born Rita Ora and Bebe Rexha pen heartfelt messages to families affected by the earthquake

Rita Ora and her fellow Albanian-born singer Bebe Rexha have pledged their support to the families hit by Tuesday's deadly earthquake in Albania.




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TOWIE's Chloe Sims turns heads as she flashes her cleavage in a plunging minidress

The TOWIE star, 37, appeared in the mood to party as she greeted her fellow TOWIE star Vas outside the club ahead of the birthday celebrations.




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Rita Ora showcases plenty of side-boob in a metallic halterneck swimsuit during break to St. Barts

The Anywhere singer, 29, showcased plenty of side-boob in a white halterneck swimsuit as she continued her festive family break to St.Barts on Saturday.




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The Masked Singer: Unicorn and Duck are unmasked in double vote-off

The Masked Singer saw the unveiling of two characters in Saturday's show, as the celebrities behind both Duck and Unicorn were revealed.




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Rita Ora and Salma Hayek attend International Women's Day Caring Foundation fundraiser

She was seen storming the runways of the French capital as she walked for Miu Miu during the recently-concluded Paris Fashion Week.




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'We are becoming overwhelmed': Rita Ora's mother Vera returns to the NHS frontline amid COVID-19

The healthcare professional is a psychiatrist and former GP, but revealed she will be lending support to A&E staff as they battle with the influx of coronavirus cases.




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Rita Ora signs up as an NHS volunteer as she praises her 'superhero' mother for returning to work

The Anywhere singer, 29, and her older sister Elena, 31, have signed up to work as an NHS volunteer, while her 'superhero' mother has returned to work as a psychiatrist.




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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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Jo Konta crashes out of Eastbourne in straight-sets loss to world No 62 Ons Jabeur

KIERAN GILL AT EASTBOURNE: Jo Konta's half of the draw had opened up this week, with world No 1 Ashleigh Barty withdrawing and Elina Svitolina suffering a surprise defeat.




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British tourists are warned that Tunisia is 'at higher risk of attack'

The Foreign Office said terrorists are 'very likely' to strike in Tunisia, including against British targets, after three explosions in a week in Tunis (armed personnel are seen in the city on Tuesday).




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Woman urges holiday providers to warn midlife travellers of dating younger men

A British woman took to Mumsnet to voice concerns about her friend getting married to a man she met on holiday. She argued that holidaymakers should be warned about dating foreigners.




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Sport-On this day: Born May 10, 1995: Missy Franklin,...

By Amy TenneryNEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - A "star in the making" were the prophetic words of an announcer who had just witnessed 16-year-old Missy Franklin...




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Roy Horn, of magical duo Siegfried and Roy, dies

Roy Horn, half of Las Vegas illusionist duo Siegfried and Roy, died Friday of complications from the coronavirus. He was 75.Known for his work with big cats,...




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Coronavirus wrap: Project Restart concerns and warning...

Watford chief executive voices concern about playing behind closed doors.




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Tennis-ATP tour chief not ruling out 2020 return

By Sudipto GangulyMUMBAI, May 9 (Reuters) - Despite the growing possibility of a total wipeout of professional tennis this year due to the coronavirus...




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PM´s plans to be `in line with Wales´ amid concerns...

Boris Johnson is expected to give an update on the coronavirus lockdown on Sunday.




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Fernandes, Pogba can thrive in United midfield, says...

May 9 (Reuters) - Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes playmaker Bruno Fernandes and record signing Paul Pogba can form a strong midfield...




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Belfast International Airport writes to Government...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reportedly announce the mandatory quarantine on Sunday evening.




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US governors aim to boost production of medical supplies

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Frustrated by scarce supplies and a chaotic marketplace amid the coronavirus outbreak, some U.S. governors are seeking to bolster...




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GOP in power grab to rein in Dem governors on virus...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Republican-controlled legislatures are increasingly trying to strip Democratic governors of their executive authority to close...




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Lauren Silverman turns heads in racy shirt as she enjoys night out without Simon Cowell

The 42-year-old wowed onlookers when she arrived at the Boulevard Theatre in Soho to support close friend Nicole Scherzinger in her music show, on Monday evening.




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X Factor: The Band: Leona Lewis returns to the show as a guest judge

The singer, 34, will join the panel for the first round of arena auditions in Birmingham, which will also see Nicole moved to tears by a female hopeful.