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Chloe Ferry shows off her hourglass curves in a skimpy swimsuit and proudly flashes her abs

She recently revealed that she's lost two stone.  And Chloe Ferry proudly showed off her svelte figure in a series of Instagram posts on Friday.




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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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England cricket stars swap bat for golf club at PGA Championship Pro-AM with Man United legends

The stars were getting their swing on today at the BMW PGA Championship Pro Am in Wentworth, with this summer's cricket heroes out in force alongside some familiar faces.




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

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




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We're a couple who was furloughed from our jobs, so we're using the time in self-isolation to turn our passion project into a viable business - here's how we're making it happen

Anastasia Bendebury and Michael Shilo DeLay are the creators of Demystifying Science, a science literacy organization which clarifies confusing science.They were both furloughed from their full-time jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic, which led them to pour more time into their newly launched organization.To get through this tough period, they're cutting back where they can and reaching out to as many people as possible who might need their work.Separating business from couple life is key when kickstarting a project together, and ultimately taking the plunge to do it.Click here for more BI Prime stories.In early March when Italy issued its stay-at-home order, we were still at work. Michael was teaching high school physics, and Nastia was guiding science and wine tours in the Pacific Northwest.




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

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




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Martha Stewart, 78, proves she still has killer legs as she wears a sheer MINI DRESS

Martha Stewart usually covers up her legs with sensible slacks. But at the  26th annual Vanity Fair Oscars Party t, the 78-year-old lifestyle guru showed off her legs.




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Julia Louis-Dreyfus is eye-catching in green blouse and black slacks as she promotes movie Downhill

Louis-Dreyfus's blouse featured short sleeves, a frill down the bodice and a pussy bow. She fastened her wide-leg trousers with a black belt with silver edging.




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Vanessa Hudgens proves she is ready for spring in patterned dress on coffee run in LA

She's newly single and ready to paint the town red. On Monday morning, after partying the night away at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party, Vanessa Hudgens, 31, stepped out for solo outing in Los Feliz.




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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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Hundreds of French female lawyers say Roman Polanski is innocent until proven guilty

114 female lawyers signed a column in the French newspaper Le Monde in defense of Roman Polanski, 86, amid controversy over his recent Best Director win at the César Awards.




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




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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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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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Ashley Graham models see-through top and bra as she promotes Plus-Size lingerie collection

On Saturday, the 28-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl promoted her new Plus-Size lingerie collection at Nordstrom at the Oakbrook Center mall in Illinois.




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Arnold Schwarzenegger mocks Donald Trump's approval rating

Arnold Schwarzenegger tweeted a video on Tuesday deriding Donald Trump in the wake of the president's latest approval rating, which Gallup reported on Sunday as being at 39%.




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The Proposal's Mike Crowe and Monica Villalobos recreate their dating show engagement

They became engaged within minutes of meeting each other face-to-face for the first time. 




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Russell Crowe gets playful with his prosthetic belly while filming scenes in costume

He was cast as Roger Ailes in the upcoming TV series The Loudest Voice In The Room. And on Thursday, Russell Crowe was spotted filming scenes for the show while rocking a prosthetic belly.




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Russell Crowe hides his prosthetic belly under tuxedo while filming as Roger Ailes

He's playing Roger Ailes in the upcoming TV show The Loudest Voice In The Room. The actor was unrecognizable as he was seen spotted in a classic suit outside the Fox news building in Manhattan.




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Iran issues poster showing slain commander Qassem Soleimani hugged by Prophet Mohammed's grandson

The image (pictured) appears to show General Qassem Soleimani being welcomed into paradise by Imam Hussein following his death in a US air strike yesterday morning.




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Donald Trump touts his '95 per cent approval rating' from Republicans

President Trump's attention turned back to his poll numbers Saturday, as he arrived at his Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach.




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Trump gets narrow poll backing for killing of Soleimani with 43% approving over 38% who disapprove

More Americans back Donald Trump's decision to conduct an airstrike that took out Iranian General Qassem Soleimani than those who disapprove, according to a poll released Monday.




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Decorated Vietnam and Iraq war hero has prosthetic legs REPOSSESSED two days before Christmas

Jerry Holliman, 69, says he was exposed to Agent Orange, has battled cancer and diabetes and that he's now stuck in a Mississippi veterans home feeling abandoned by his country.




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Defence Secretary promises 'strong response' over attack on Camp Taji, Iraq

Britain has 'the right to defend itself', the defence secretary has warned, after a missile strike in Iraq killed British servicewoman Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon and two others on Wednesday.




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New bill will not protect Northern Ireland veterans from accusations of wrongdoing

Veterans accused of wrongdoing overseas are set to get protection with the introduction of a new bill, but it will not apply to soldiers who served in Northern Ireland, nor Afghan and Iraq veterans.




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First ever proof of meteorite killing a man uncovered in 1888 report to Ottoman sultan

Documents show Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II (left), was informed of a meteorite that killed one man and paralysed another after landing in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on August 22, 1888.




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Khloe Kardashian dares Kim, Kourtney and Kris to make friends during Napa wine tour in KUWTK promo

Khloe Kardashian has always been the most outgoing Kardashian member, so it was no surprise she made some new friends during a wine tour in Napa.




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Kylie Jenner makes $1M donation to help buy masks and protective gear for doctors

The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has donated a whopping $1M to help doctors get the face masks, face shields and protective gear they need to help the sick suffering from COVID-19.




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Sofia Richie's mom Diane reveals she approves of 'really good guy' Scott Disick

The 21-year-old model has been dating the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star for almost three years and he's been given the seal of approval by her mother, Diane Alexander.




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Kim Kardashian flaunts signature curves in onyx for Skims campaign after Justice Project premiere

The sexy shoot was released as Kim premiered her documentary Kim Kardashian West: The Justice Project, documenting her advocacy for prison reform with #Cut50.




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Dow is set to drop 100 points as doubts grow over Trump's promise of Saudi-Russia oil price deal

Stock indexes gained about 2 percent on Thursday as oil prices soared on hints of a Saudi-Russia deal, but doubts returned Friday on whether the rebound would last as demand tapers off.




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Russian mystic flies in executive jet to 'protect Moscow and St Petersburg from coronavirus'

Orthodox elder Iliy Nozdrin was seen alongside another prominent priest with icons and a cross blessing residents of Moscow and St Petersburg. He flew in a jet above the two cities.




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Khabib's father 'in hospital with heart problem just two weeks after flu and pneumonia treatment'

The news comes just two weeks after Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov was admitted to hospital with flu and pneumonia symptoms after spending two days walking up freezing mountains.




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Kate Upton shares proud moment she gains her first stripe in Jiu-Jitsu

Kate Upton had to work a lot harder for the accessory she was given on Thursday: a Jiu-Jitsu first stripe white belt.




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Mayor Bill de Blasio and wife slammed for strolling through Prospect Park

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray were heckled as they strolled through Brooklyn's Prospect Park on Saturday, criticized for traveling to Brooklyn for a walk.




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Olivia Palermo uses a designer scarf to protect herself from COVID-19

Olivia Palermo put on quite the stylish display while out and about New York City on Tuesday. The 34-year-old beauty rocked leather pants and a scarf mask to walk her dog.




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Bags of gratitude containing fashion and beauty products given to nurses temporarily residing in NY

As a token of gratitude and appreciation for frontline workers, swag bags were created by From Fashion, With Love and distributed to 800 nurses who left their families to come to NYC to help.




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Coronavirus US: Anti-lockdown protests across the country

Large demonstrations occurred across the country, from New York to North Carolina, with protesters urging an end to stay-at-home orders put in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Bob Arum slams Dana White ahead of UFC 249 as veteran promotor hits out at 'cowboy behaviour'

White has yielded plenty of criticism for his promotion's handling of the crisis, with the 50-year-old fighting tooth and nail to save UFC 249, which was set to be headlined by Khabib Nurmagomedov.




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Colorado paramedic, 66, who went to NYC to volunteer and died of coronavirus given hero's procession

Paul Cary, 66, of Aurora, Colorado, had been part of Ambulnz's State of New York COVID Response team when he volunteered to be deployed to the state's coronavirus epicenter, New York City.




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World Championships: Adam Peaty demands freedom to protest against drug cheats

LIZ BYRNES IN GWANGJU: Peaty has hit out at swimming's governing body for refusing to respect freedom of speech after his Scott was warned for protesting against Yang.




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Head of the US Anti-Doping Agency Tygart hits back at Radcliffe over Salazar probe

The head of the US Anti-Doping Agency, Travis Tygart, who led the conviction of Alberto Salazar for doping offences has hit back at Paula Radcliffe.




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The Nike Oregon Project should be closed, claims whistle-blower Kara Goucher

Two-time Olympian Kara Goucher trained under Salazar between 2004 and 2011 before making claims against him to the USADA in 2013. Salazar was given a four-year ban for doping violations earlier this week.




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Nike shut down Oregon Project project just two weeks after Alberto Salazar's ban

Despite publicly standing by the coach who led Sir Mo Farah to four Olympic golds, Nike has responded to the backlash over the US Anti-Doping Agency findings by closing the set-up.




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EPO linked to another Nike athlete in 2011 at Oregon Project overseen by Alberto Salazar

An athlete at the Nike Oregon Project (NOP) run by controversial coach Alberto Salazar provided an anomalous blood sample in 2011, indicating they may have been taking the drug EPO,




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Premier League introduce new app for players to help them improve wellbeing

EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Top-flight stars can now access information via their mobile phones on a wide range of issues including doping regulations and plans for a life after football.




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

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




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UK Athletics launches independent review into Alberto Salazar and his Nike Oregon Project

American coach Alberto Salazar, who worked with Mo Farah from 2011 to 2017, was banned for four years by the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) in October.




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US stars plan podium protest at Tokyo Olympics if Russian athletes win medals

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: American athletes are planning podium protests at the Olympics to express anger at the presence of Russian athletes if they win medals at next summer.