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American billionaire hedge-fund manager Julian Robertson took $800,000 in COVID-19 aid from New Zealand's government to pay the staff at his luxury resorts

Hedge-fund billionaire Julian Robertson received a total of $1.2 million NZ ($800,000 USD) from the New Zealand government to pay employees at his luxury resorts.Not unlike the Paycheck Protection Program that helps American businesses affected by the coronavirus crisis, New Zealand's wage subsidy has been hit by allegations of fraud and favoring large businesses. Robertson has amassed a $4.4 billion fortune running hedge fund Tiger Management.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.A billionaire former hedge-fund manager took hundreds of thousands of dollars from New Zealand's government to pay the staff at the luxury resorts he owns there, data from New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development shows.Julian Robertson's luxury resorts and golf courses received more than $1.2 million




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This is the official 'Say So' TikTok dance challenge for the Nicki Minaj remix video, according to Doja Cat

Doja Cat released a remix of her hit single "Say So" featuring Nicki Minaj on May 1.Doja Cat recently promoted choreographer Cortland Brown's dance challenge as the official "Say So" remix TikTok dance.Other TikTokers, like original "Say So" dance challenge creator Haley Sharpe, have released TikTok dance videos to the remix as well.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.There's a new dance challenge for Nicki Minaj's remix of Doja Cat's "Say So," and Doja Cat herself has christened it as the official dance for the remix.Created by choreographer and creative director Fullout Cortland, whose real name is Cortland Brown, the dance is set to the tail end of Minaj's first verse of the remix and the beginning of the chorus. —SAY SO FEAT. NICKI MINAJ OUT NOW! (@DojaCat) May 8, 2020Doja Cat is




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A popular OnlyFans creator is receiving backlash after saying that she's lost subscribers amid the economic downturn and can't pay her rent

An influencer and OnlyFans creator, known as Billie Beever to her fans, posted an emotional TikTok video last week.In the video, she said she could no longer pay her bills after losing subscribers amid the pandemic and economic downturn."I've got nothing else going for me," the creator said in the clip, which has racked up 15,000 views. Since posting the video, she has received intense backlash from online trolls who have told her to get "a real job."The content creator, and several online supporters, have pushed back against her critics, saying that sex work is, indeed, real work — requiring planning, marketing, and physical labor. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Billie Beever, an influencer in Australia who has monetized her online presence by posting adult content on OnlyFans,




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Photos show seniors at the University of Colorado Boulder throwing a graduation party replete with beer pong and crowds of people one day before stay-at-home restrictions were lifted




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25 vintage photos show how desperate and desolate America looked during the Great Depression, the last time the unemployment rate was as high as it is today




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It might take up to 15 years for the class of 2020 to catch up financially, but a recession expert says there's an upside to graduating right now

Gen Z is graduating into a crippled economy marked by a nearly century-high unemployment rate of 14.7%.Research shows that recession graduates typically see stagnant financial growth that can last for up to 15 years.But the author behind this research told Business Insider there's an upside: These graduates job hop to play financial catch-up, which makes them more flexible and helps them advance their career.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Gen Z is in for a bumpy ride.The class of 2020 is graduating into a grim economy: The unemployment rate surged to 14.7% in April, a number not seen in nearly a century, since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The US lost a record 20.5 million jobs in April. That's roughly 25 times the worst monthly decline seen during the Great Recession,




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Torrential downpours on way for southern Britain TODAY

Yet another band of rain is set to move in across southern parts of England into the east coast today as torrential downpours travel from the continent. This follows flash flooding in Edinburgh yesterday.




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UK weather: Hay fever warning as Britain is set for sun

The heat and humidity from the weekend will be a distance memory today, Scotland and Ireland will be cloudy with parts of rain today, while south east England and London will have a sunny start.




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UK weather: Travel chaos with flights cancelled and trains delayed after storms

Flights were grounded or delayed at four London airports, passengers were stranded at Folkestone as Eurostar hit by delays and thunderstorms caused chaos.




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UK weather: Britain is set to record its hottest day on record

The Met Office announced today that it was checking a provisional figure recorded at Cambridge University Botanic Garden on Thursday but that it would require 'quality control and analysis'.




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UK weather: Britain faces 93F roasting today as heat rises AGAIN

Temperatures are due to hit the 90Fs for a third day in a row today, with the mercury expected to get to 93.2F (34C) this afternoon, following two consecutive days of 91.9F (33.3C) highs in London.




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Storm Sebastien to hit UK in next day, triggering 109 flood alerts

The 900-mile-wide storm will continue to wreak havoc on the UK's weather throughout the day - with 109 flood alerts and warnings in place ranging from the south-east as far as Aberdeenshire.




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Storm Brendan to hit UK with 100mph winds on Tuesday

The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning across much of England and Scotland for tomorrow, with very strong gusts expected - potentially causing transport delays.




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How the other half Christmas! Society beauties share snaps of their VERY glamorous winter getaways

Most people like to stay home for Christmas, but these socialites and entrepreneurs ditched the drab UK weather for sun-kissed destinations and snowy climes to finish 2019 in style.




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Furious locals vent their fury at Boris Johnson after he stays mansion instead of visiting floods

Flood-hit families said the government was not doing enough to help them and demanded answers from the Prime Minister after it was revealed he is staying at a country estate in Sevenoaks.




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Storm Dennis: Ryanair passengers cry and pray as plane rocks

Passengers on a Ryanair flight from Morocco to Belgium rocked by bad turbulence during Storm Doris were filmed crying, praying and even retching on Sunday.




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UK weather: a MONTH'S rain expected to hit Britain today

Nearly 1,500 properties have been flooded and thousands more evacuated, with more rain set to build up in the west from midway through this morning and up to 4in (100mm) of rain in Wales.




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Coronavirus UK: Hottest day of the year so far during lockdown

Britons have continued to ignore lockdown rules on one of this year's hottest days by sunbathing at parks and on beaches despite the UK's social distancing measures currently in place.




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It took 184 years to eradicate smallpox after a vaccine was developed — a reminder of what we may face with the coronavirus

On the 40th anniversary of the eradication of smallpox, the World Health Organization's director general said it's "a reminder of what's possible" when it comes the coronavirus. But he said the fight against smallpox had one crucial tool we don't yet have for COVID-19: a vaccine. Even after a vaccine was developed for smallpox, it took another 184 to completely eradicate the disease — a reminder of the long road ahead for conquering the coronavirus. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.On May 8, 1980, the World Health Assembly officially declared smallpox eradicated.The disease had "plagued humanity for at least 3,000 years, and killed 300 million people in the 20th century alone," the World Health Organization director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said during a media briefing




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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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All the ways you can control your allergies, from air filters to saltwater rinses

The first step to getting rid of allergies is to get tested for what you are actually allergic to.If you're allergic to common allergens like dust mites, make adjustments to your home, like purchasing dust mite covers for your bed or get an air filter.To get rid of allergy symptoms, you can use a nasal saltwater rinse to clear out any irritants, or take antihistamines to relieve other symptoms like itchy eyes and congestion.This article was medically reviewed by Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Over 50 million people in the US experience allergies each year, suffering symptoms




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Hay fever is an allergic reaction that causes sneezing and a runny nose

Hay fever is an allergic reaction to common substances such as dust or pollen.Some of the symptoms of hay fever include coughing, sneezing, a runny nose, and swollen eyelids.You can treat hay fever with medications such as antihistamines or intranasal steroid sprays. This article was medically reviewed by Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice. The symptoms of hay fever can feel a lot like having a cold – you may be coughing, sneezing, or have a runny nose. But unlike a cold, hay fever is caused by an allergic reaction, not a viral infection. Here's what you need to know about




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My partner and I only have sex 5 times a year, but he masturbates a lot. How can I get him to pay attention to me?

75637244A lack of physical intimacy can create distance in a relationship, so it's understandable you're upset.At the same time, your partner's masturbation preferences don't mean he doesn't care about you.Create a safe space for you and your partner to discuss what his libido means to him and how you'd like to improve your partnered sex life. If you approach the conversation in a curious and non-judgmental way, you're more likely to find a compromise.Have a question for Julia? Fill out this anonymous form. You can read more Doing It Right here. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.I'm 47, and I've been in a relationship for three years. For awhile now, my partner and I haven't been intimate and he rarely comes to bed even to sleep.We have sex about five times a year, but he makes a lot




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Does allergy medicine expire? Yes, but it may still be effective

Allergy medicine expires, but it may still be effective for up to two or more years after the expiration date. Liquid allergy medicine, such as nasal sprays, tend to expire earlier than antihistamine tablets, and they will lose effectiveness more quickly after expiring. This article was medically reviewed by Omid Mehdizadeh, MD, otolaryngologist and laryngologist at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute's Pacific Eye, Ear & Skull Base Center at Providence Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, CA.Visit Insider's Health Reference library for more advice.Yes, allergy medicine will expire eventually. However, depending on the type of medication, you may still get some relief after the expiration date has passed.Over-the-counter and prescription antihistamine tablets tend to stay effective longer




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India registered over 3,000 cases and 95 deaths in last 24 hours, says the Union Health Ministry

The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,981 and the number of cases climbed to 59,662 in India.This is an increase of 95 deaths and 3,320 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry. The total number of cases also include 111 foreign nationals.The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 1,981 and the number of cases climbed to 59,662 in the country on Saturday, registering an increase of 95 deaths and 3,320 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry. The number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 39,834, while 17,846 people have recovered and one patient has migrated, it said. "Thus, around 29.91 per cent patients have recovered so far," a senior health ministry official said.The total number of cases also include 111 foreign nationals.A total 95 deaths




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OTA characterization of phased array antennas and antenna in package (AIP)

OTA characterization of phased array antennas and antenna in package (AIP)




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Identifying defective single elements in antenna arrays

Fault identification in single elements of antenna arrays by scanning in near-field range and applying the near-field to far-field transformation method.




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Simplify railway field maintenance with R&S®Scope Rider RTH user apps

Simplify railway field maintenance with R&S®Scope Rider RTH user apps




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Max Whitlock will have to compete for five straight days at Commonwealth Games

England’s Max Whitlock is targeting success across the board in Glasgow but, if all goes to plan, he will have to compete on five straight days this week.




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ROAD TO RIO 2016 - Harry Brown: Playing for Amiab Albacete in Spain has been awesome and I can't wait to take part in World Championships

ROAD TO RIO 2016: I’ve just finished my first year playing abroad. I left Sheffield Steelers to join Amiab Albacete in Spain and it was awesome! The basketball is totally different and, because it’s a semi-professional league, you are there just to play.




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Sally Brown: I've had a few setbacks with my foot injury but you're always going to have days like that... I'm getting there slowly

We’ve just got back from a training camp in South Africa and that was a really good experience. It was hot – about 35C every day – so it was really warm and great for training.




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CHRIS MEARS: My body is sore everyday from continual diving but I cannot wait for the World Aquatics Championships to start

Some of you won’t like me saying this, but I feel old! I know I’m only 22 but I’m diving so much and working so hard that my body is sore every day. I’m training for the World Aquatics Championship.




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CHRIS MEARS: I got a lot of heat on social media for saying Kazan looked like a scene from a Disney film... but I'm focused on Rio

It’s only a year to go until the Olympics start, but there’s still plenty of work to do. We went to Rio earlier this year and it was fantastic. I'm really looking forward to getting in the pool out there.




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SALLY BROWN: My goal is to stay injury-free, then everything should fall into place

Everything’s been going really well and I’m getting ready to compete now in the next few weeks, which is exciting. I didn’t compete at all last year so I’m looking forward to getting back on the track.




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Trump brushes aside Giuliani's 'insurance' claim and defends former mayor as 'great crime fighter'

Donald Trump said he has no idea what kind of 'insurance' Rudy Giuliani has but defended his personal attorney after the former mayor warned the president not to throw him under the bus. 




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Donald Trump says he 'did NOT direct' Rudy Giuliani to dig for dirt in Ukraine

President Donald Trump said he didn't tell his lawyer Rudy Giuliani to undertake efforts in Ukraine on his behalf, saying he didn't 'direct' his lawyer to pursue the course he did.




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House Intelligence Committee will have 24 hours to approve Adam Schiff's draft report from Monday

Chairman Adam Schiff had said the report will be released 'soon' and now it's reported the Committee will have 24 hours to view the documents from Monday evening then will vote to approve it Tuesday.




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Donald Trump is 'unsavory but not impeachable' says freshman Democrat congressman

Congressman Jefferson Van Drew of New Jersey doesn't support impeachment and says only a 'small elite group' of lawmakers want to remove Trump, which would be 'un-American'.




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German art group apologises for displaying Holocaust victims' ashes

The Center for Political Beauty (ZPS), which is known for its provocative stunts, installed an urn outside the Reichstag Building in Berlin on Monday, calling it a 'pillar of resistance.'




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Fabrizio Ravanelli reveals his 'big dream' is to coach Juventus one day   

Fabrizio Ravanelli has revealed his 'big dream' is to one day become coach of his favourite club Juventus. The former striker, known as the 'White Feather' was a prolific scorer for Juve.




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Mick Mulvaney says part of him 'really wants' to testify if Trump lets him

Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney 'really wants' to testify during a Senate impeachment trial, although the White House will not yet confirm his participation.




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Marathon impeachment hearing ends abruptly, vote scheduled for Friday morning

The House Judiciary Committee's second consecutive day of impeachment hearings abruptly ended Thursday night and will resume 10am Friday morning.




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Giuliani says he wanted to get rid of Marie Yovanovitch because she was enabling Ukraine corruption

Rudy Giuliani detailed Tuesday that he felt it was necessary for Marie Yovanovitch to be prematurely removed from her post because she was enabling Ukrainian corruption.




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Democrat in district Donald Trump won by 15 points says he WILL vote to impeach

New York Rep. Antony Brindisi says he will vote to impeach President Donald Trump. He was elected in 2018 with just 51 per cent of the vote, in a district Trump carried by 15 points two years earlier.




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Joe Biden says he will defy subpoena to testify in Trump's Senate impeachment trial

The former vice president told an Iowa editorial board that he would not comply if subpoenaed in an impeachment trial of President Donald Trump because it would detract from from his own actions.




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Joe Biden says there's 'no legal basis' for Republicans to subpoena him and son Hunter

Joe Biden tweeted on Saturday that 'unlike Donald Trump and Mike Pence,' he has 'always complied with a lawful order' and 'cooperated with legitimate congressional oversight requests.'




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Joe Biden says he would have a Republican running mate in 2020: 'I can't think of one right now!'

Joe Biden said Monday he would consider putting a Republican on his ticket if he won the Democratic nomination in 2020. 'I would, but I can't think of one now,' Biden said when asked of the prospect.




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Bride and groom were only on crash plane because they stayed in Tehran to collect wedding photos

Saeed Tahmasebi had flown to Tehran with new wife Niloofar Ebrahim and had stayed behind to collect their wedding photos following their celebrations.




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Rudy Giuliani says president should ask the Supreme Court to DISMISS his impeachment

Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani wants the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and declare the Democratic-driven impeachment unconstitutional.




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Democrats say they're 'prepared' to fight against Republicans calling Hunter Biden as a witness

Rep. Jerry Nadler said Wednesday morning that Democrats are ready for Senate Republicans to call former Vice President Joe Biden's son Hunter as an impeachment witness.