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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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Billionaire Mark Cuban told us his plan to save America's entrepreneurs now that the federal relief fund has run dry - and the biggest disasters the government must fix immediately

In less than 13 days, all $349 billion allocated for small business relief under the CARES Act were used up.But the funds barely scratch the surface of the 60 million employers and freelancers who were expected to apply.Mark Cuban told Business Insider that major changes need to be implemented to address the problems with the most recent package.Before the next round of funding, Cuban says businesses will need enough money to cover an extended re-opening period as well as an effective testing strategy that instills confidence in returning workers. Visit BI Prime for more stories.Following a rocky rollout of the Payroll Protection loan program, all $349 billion of the funds allocated for small businesses in the $2 trillion CARES Act have been committed - and Mark Cuban says it's too late to




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Vista Equity Partners Invests Rs 11,367 Cr In Reliance's Jio Platforms, Picks Up 2.32 % Equity Stake

Vista's investment will translate into a 2.32 per cent equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis, making Vista the largest investor in Jio Platforms behind Reliance Industries and Facebook




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Brad Pitt lets loose as he celebrates his Best Supporting Actor win at Vanity Fair Oscars party

The Ocean's Twelve star, 56, celebrated his triumph in style as he partied at the Vanity Fair Oscars bash, held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Los Angeles on Sunday.




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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West pose in their bathroom ahead of Vanity Fair's Oscars party

Before the party, the reality star, 39, and herhusband, 42, turned their bathroom into a studio as they documented their dazzling preparations for an impromptu photoshoot.




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Twitter memes mock stars' speeches at 'wokest Oscars ever'

Academy Award winners celebrated on Sunday by using their platforms to talk about politics and other global issues, prompting many viewers to nickname the ceremony the 'wokest Oscars ever'.




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1917's Sam Mendes fails to mask his shock as Bong Joon Ho scoops Best Director Oscar for Parasite

On Sunday night, odds-on favourite Sam - who directed 1917 - lost out on the prestigious award to Bong Joon-ho, for his direction of film Parasite




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Tom Hanks challenges an Army sergeant to a push-up contest on the Oscars red carpet

While Tom Hanks was fully dressed in a tuxedo, he still found the time to exercise on the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night.




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PIERS MORGAN: This was the worst, wokest Oscars in history

It took all of ten seconds for the first winner at last night's Oscars to unleash an angry political statement against President Trump. Frankly, I'm only surprised it took that long.




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Piers Morgan mocks Jane Fonda, 82, after screen veteran reveals she wore 'ethically harvested' GOLD

As part of the ongoing drive towards environmentally friendly fashion, Fonda opted to accessorise her recycled red gown with 'ethically sourced' gold and diamonds at the event.




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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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Jeff Bezos spends record $165 million on LA love nest for girlfriend Lauren Sanchez

Bezos dropped $165m on the sprawling nine-acre estate in Beverly Hills, which boasts terraces, guest houses, a tennis court, and a nine-hole golf course. He also spent $90m on another property.




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Jane Fonda, 82, radiates glamour in sleek black suit for restoration premiere of FTA

Jane Fonda glowed at the American Cinematheque's 4K restoration premiere of her 1972 documentary FTA this Saturday. She still sported the grey hairdo she debuted onstage at the Oscars.




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Best books on embroidery: Author Patricia Nicol recommends tomes featuring women who sew 

British literary expert Patricia Nichol, shares a selection of fascinating book son embroidery including The Testaments and A Single Thread.




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Billie Eilish was sick and thinks she 'bombed' Oscars performance of the Beatles' Yesterday

She moved viewers with a rendition of the Beatles' Yesterday at the Oscars. But Billie Eilish is her own worst critic, as she revealed on New Music Daily With Zane Lowe this week.




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Film studio behind Parasite slams Trump for saying the film should not have won the Best Picture

During the Colorado speech on Thursday, Trump lamented that he did not agree with the outcomes of the Academy Awards after 'Parasite' - a South Korean film - won Best Picture.




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How Samsung became one of the world's biggest brands despite selling exploding phones 

Eleven of the greatest legends of Hollywood - among them winners of ten Oscars who together and $9 billion in earnings - had spontaneously gathered together in a single shot.




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Testing capacity for COVID-19 scaled up to 95,000 per day: Vardhan

New Delhi, May 9 () The testing capacity for COVID-19 has been scaled up to around 95,000 tests per day and a total of 15,25,631 tests have been conducted so far across 332 government and 121 private laboratories, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Saturday. The minister, who reviewed the status of COVID-19 in the northeastern states along with the measures taken for its containment and management, also stressed on the need to take concrete action to check the use of non-smoking tobacco and prohibiting spitting in public places which shall help in preventing the spread of the infection, according to a statement. During the high-level meeting with Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim, Vardhan appreciated the dedication of all the states




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All the coolest features of every Tesla vehicle ever made or unveiled, ranked




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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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Moby announces launch of vegan music festival at Mercy for animals 2016 Hidden Heroes charity Gala

Moby announces at Mercy for Animals gala that he will headline vegan festival




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Gina Rodriguez guest-hosts on Today Show to talk pay gap

Gina Rodriguez appeared in New York on Monday morning to join The Today Show as guest host and discuss gender pay gap with Today Show personalities Al Roker and Shienelle Jones




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Ryan Seacrest congratulates ex Julianne Hough on wedding

They dated from April 2010 to March 2013 before splitting up because of their busy work schedules. The 42-year-old congratulated his ex on her nuptials on ABC's Live! With Kelly And Ryan on Monday morning.




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Eric Stonestreet talks about new woman and man in his life

The 46-year-old star was on the show to talk up his sitcom, which kicks off its tenth season Wednesday. But he also spilled the beans abou girlfriend Lindsay Schweitzer and new rescue dog Roscoe.




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Kat Hessen and Anna Newell star in the western short film 'The Iron Sisters'

This is not your average spaghetti western thou as women are the lead and men play a supporting role




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Kim Maresca makes West End debut in Ruthless! following critical acclaim Off-Broadway

Lead actress 'marvel' Kim Maresca, who plays housewife turned diva said: 'I am so excited that this show I love so much is getting new life here in London'.




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Tony Hawk and former Playboy Playmate and team up to open new Mexican restaurant at Newport Beach

Skateboard legend Tony Hawk dished up some impressive moves at the opening of a new Mexican restaurant in Newport Beach, California, Saturday.




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Colton Underwood questioned his sexuality after years of bullying due to choice to abstain from sex

The 28-year-old former star of The Bachelor - who is currently in quarantine after being diagnosed with COVID-19 - talked candidly about his struggles finding himself as he matured.




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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West 'arguing a lot':'Kanye is really getting on Kim's nerves'  

While Kanye keeps busy 'creating', Kim is being mostly left to take charge of their four children.




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Palestinians burn US flags: World reacts to airstrike death of Iran commander Soleimani 

Protesters across the West have gathered today to condemn the US drone strikes following the death of Iran's highest ranking general Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad.




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Qassem Soleimani laid to rest as thousands line the streets after Iranian missiles hit Iraq US bases

Thousands of people have lined the streets of Qassem Soleimani hometown before the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force was laid to rest.




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Kendall Jenner unbuttons her baggy plaid jacket after making a coffee run in West Hollywood

Kendall Jenner bundled up on a breezy day in West Hollywood with an oversize plaid coat and black sweatpants. She stopped by Alfred Coffee for a quick caffeine fix.




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Kim Kardashian West looks chic in asymmetric black velvet gown... ahead of lip gloss launch

The 39-year-old KUWTK reality star simply captioned her slideshow: 'Hey!'




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Kim Kardashian shows what she calls the best way to greet people now that handshakes are out

Kim Kardashian show her 162 million followers her preferred method of greeting to stop the coronavirus spread, a foot tap. However, the method may not be supported by health professionals.




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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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Kanye West gave his wife Kim a 'break' by bringing their four kids to visit his two Wyoming ranches

The power couple have reportedly 'been taking turns caring for the kids' during the COVID-19 quarantine




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Kylie Jenner learns someone 'close to home' tested positive for COVID-19

The reality star, 22, expressed her fears in a new teaser for Keeping Up With The Kardashians, without identifying the individual who contracted the disease.




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Ipswich named the UK's top 'emerging destination' in the 2020 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards

The Suffolk town is the only British destination in the global ranking for this category. It comes 14th in the list. Attractions include the New Wolsey Theatre, Christchurch Mansion and 'unique shops'.




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Daredevils race along frozen surface of the world's deepest lake

Ice-adapted vehicles - including helicopters, lorries and motorbikes - soared along Lake Baikal in Russia for the second annual Baikal Mile. The competition can reach temperatures of -40C.




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Woman, 33, who keeps a nine-month-old PUMA as a pet reveals it's best friends with her Pomeranian

Natalia Korotova, 33, from Perm Krai in Russia, is the proud owner of London, a nine-month-old puma, who is already incredibly large and a big presence in her home.




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Devil-worshipping babysitter wearing a fake beard killed a six-month-old baby in a Russian forest

Viktoria Aimetdinova, 23, strangled, stabbed and burned baby Bogdan Gafner in a forest 'to save world from apocalypses'. She has been sentenced to forced psychiatric treatment in Russia.




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Physician who shook hands with Vladimir Putin a week ago tests positive for coronavirus 

A major scare over Vladimir Putin's health emerged today as Russia's top coronavirus doctor was stuck down with Covid-19 - one week after meeting and shaking hands with the president.




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Russia's youngest coronavirus victim, 36, posted updates of her illness

Russia's youngest Covid-19 victim who was working from home and looking after her children before she succumbed to the disease, posted updates of her illness while losing her fight for life.




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China is the biggest threat to America and poses a 'very serious threat', says Bill Barr

Amid rising anti-China rhetoric from the Trump Administration about Beijing's alleged Covid-19 'cover-up' Barr was asked if he considered Russia or China the biggest threat to the upcoming elections.




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Coronavirus threat on International Space Station after Russian launch official tests positive

Concerns circulate whether crew aboard the International Space Station could have been infected with coronavirus prior to a launch, after a senior Russian official present tested positive.




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Donald Trump's former Russian oligarch business partner says real estate empire is sinking

Russian real estate magnate Aras Agalarov, 64, said his Crocus Group business is in trouble due to coronavirus shutdowns and fears the worst is yet to come when Russia hits its peak in May.




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Senior FSB officer becomes the highest-ranked Russian official linked to investigation into MH17

Col. Gen. Andrei Burlaka, the FSB Border Service's chief of operational staff, has been named as the highest-ranking person of interest in the investigation into the downing of the plane.




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White House: claim Jared Kushner gave Saudi permission to arrest Jamal Khashoggi is 'false nonsense'

A conservative news magazine's claim Kushner told Saudi's de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman it was OK to arrest Jamal Khashoggi and Democrats are aware was dismissed by the White House.




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Kate Upton dazzles in white skirt suit before changing into a green dress at Venice Film Festival

The 27-year-old model sported a stylish white wraparound blazer and matching white skirt, before later changing into a green and white mini dress at the 76th Venice Film Festival on Thursday.




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Hofit Golan looks incredible at the Marriage Story premiere at Venice Film Festival

The socialite, 34, looked incredible as she walked the red carpet alongside the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern and Kate Upton.