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Rory McIlroy returns to world No 1 spot for first time in five years after replacing Brooks Koepka

The four-time major winner officially took the world No 1 spot again on Monday, ending Koepka's 38-week reign at the top since winning the 2019 PGA Championship at Bethpage Black in May.




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US PGA Championship postponed until later this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic 

The major, which had been due to take place in TPC Harding Park in San Francisco from May 11-17, has been rescheduled for later this summer, organisers announced on Tuesday evening.




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PGA Tour insist they're 'still examining testing' over coronavirus kit claims

The PGA Tour say they are still weighing up their options after it was claimed they had ordered a million coronavirus test kits to get to distribute among players and staff on tour.




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Coronavirus is sinking the 2020 internship class, new LinkedIn data suggests - and it could impact Gen-Z careers for years

The number of new internships posted on LinkedIn has plummeted as businesses grapple with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic.Not only have the youngest Americans seen a reduction in career opportunities because of the outbreak, they're also the more likely than older workers to be laid off.The United States is home to the largest outbreak of the novel coronavirus that has infected more than 1.5 million people across the globe.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Employers across the United States have slashed their internship programs as the coronavirus pandemic cuts profits.The number of new internship roles posted on LinkedIn's job boards is down approximately 60% since March 1, the career-oriented social media platform said in a statement to Business Insider.The




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How a local upstate New York fitness studio designed their own at-home bike delivery service in just a few days and boosted revenues while their doors remain shut during the pandemic

Mark Dellas PhotographyErika Brason.Companies shut down by the pandemic have had to come up with alternative revenue streams, including Rebel Ride, a local fitness studio in East Amherst, New York. Owner Erika Brason decided to make the studio's classes virtual and rent out her equipment. Renting out 59 bikes for delivery and pickup as well as making 34 workout videos took her and her team just two weeks to put together."This is the time to get noticed in ways you haven't in the past," Brason explained. "You basically have to reinvent your marketing strategies so that when the time comes, you can give people a really good reason to come back."Click here for more BI Prime stories.With the COVID-19 pandemic rattling businesses big and small - from bookstores and restaurants to shops and gyms




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How a small NYC grocery delivery business is coping with a 400% surge in demand during the coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus has forced grocery delivery drivers on the front lines of the pandemic.Mirchi, a small New York City grocery delivery service with around 10 employees, is struggling to keep up with a 400% increase in demand.The company's founder said that "by day three, all of my employees were burnt out."View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook.Since the spread of the coronavirus in the US, drivers like Remy Quezada Rodriguez are on the front lines of the pandemic, delivering food to Americans hunkered down at home. Rodriguez works for Mirchi, a small New York City grocery delivery service specializing in South Asian ingredients. Lately, the company has been inundated with orders of rice, spices, and other goods.To keep up with demand, the company's founder Naresh Mulchandani




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The CEO of a German air taxi startup explains how shifting to English will gear it up to be a leader in the edgy new industry

Startups with international ambitions eventually face one choice that others might take for granted: What language will they use?When Florian Reuter joined the drone taxi startup Volocopter as CEO, one of his key initiatives was to get the entire business to use English instead of its native German.The move reflected the company's ambition to be the international leader of a new mode of transportation, rather than operating primarily within Germany.Since making the switch in 2017, Volocopter has grown from 15 people to over 150, with plans to build a team of thousands to bring personal air travel to cities around the world.This article is part of a series on growing a small business, called "From 1 to 100."Countless decisions go into scaling a startup. Many of those choices are explicit,




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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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How a data storage startup reached unicorn status by closing a new $100 million funding round during the coronavirus pandemic

GoogleSolutions like those from VAST Data can make AI adoption easier.Accessing stored data is a major problem that companies face in the quest to adopt artificial intelligence and other advanced analytical tools. VAST Data's all-flash storage solution makes it easier for corporations to quickly and continuously analyze large sets of information. The startup just raised $100 million, bringing its total valuation to $1.2 billion. This is on top of a recent $80 million funding round, of which $40 million still remains. "We did this to offer the peace of mind that we're here to stay forever," CEO Renen Hallak told Business Insider.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Artificial intelligence continues to be a major investment for companies, but enterprises are, in many cases, finding it exceedingly




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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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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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Sparkling secrets of five-star luxury: How the world's most glamorous hotels earn their stripes

Hotel managers across the world are waiting to hear if their properties have retained their place on the luxury list by Forbes Travel Guides. Here Neil Simpson reveals what makes a five-star hotel.




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Nicky Hilton wows in slinky silver dress as she mingles with her a-list pals at Vanity Fair party

The socialite, 36, wowed in the slinky dress as she cosied up to her husband James Rothschild and mingled with family friends the Kardashians at the celeb-packed after party.




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Cynthia Erivo dazzles in lilac and teal satin gown at Vanity Fair Oscars party

She earned a standing ovation from the a-list crowd at the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday night with her breathtaking musical performance.




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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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Adam Sandler takes his wife to the Vanity Fair Oscar party after snub

The 53-year-old comedian put on a smile as he attended the Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills even though he was snubbed for the Best Actor nomination for his role in Uncut Gems.




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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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Oscars 2020: Heidi Klum and Alessandra Ambrosio attend Vanity Fair after-party

Heidi Klum and Alessandra Ambrosio were putting on a playful display as they partied the night away at the star-studded bash on Sunday night.




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Charlize Theron chokes back tears as Kazu Hiro dedicates his Oscar win to her

The actress and producer, 44, was overwhelmed as Kazu, 50, dedicated his Best Makeup and Hairstyling win to her for their work in Bombshell at the 92nd Academy Awards in LA on Sunday.




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Lucy Boynton dazzles in ethereal gown alongside boyfriend Rami Malek at Vanity Fair Oscars party

British star Lucy made sure to command attention as she swapped her monochrome gown for an ethereal tulle one-shouldered dress.




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Gal Gadot puts on a daring display in a plunging sequin dress at Vanity Fair's Oscars bash

The Wonder Woman actress, 34, caught the eye as she went braless in a plunging blazer sequin dress as she headed to Vanity Fair's Oscars after-party with her husband Yaron Varsano on Sunday.




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Billie Eilish arrives at Vanity Fair after-party with brother Finneas after performing at Oscars

Billie Eilish looked pretty proud of her efforts as she left the Academy Awards Vanity Fair after-party in Beverly Hills on Sunday, flashing a big smile as she headed off following a fun-filled evening.




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Charlize Theron stuns in a gold fringed gown as she leaves Vanity Fair's Oscars bash

The actress, 44, led a slew of A-list exits from Vanity Fair's Oscars after-party bash, held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills.




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Hailee Steinfeld drips in diamonds as she dons sparkling Prada net dress to Vanity Fair Oscars party

Steinfeld received a Best Supporting Actress nomination in 2011 for her performance as Mattie in the western True Grit, based on the 1968 novel of the same name by Charles Portis.




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A peek inside the raucous Vanity Fair Oscars 2020 after-party

Following a series of dazzling appearances on the red carpet, once the stars entered the 26th annual Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center




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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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Sharon Choi: Parasite director Bong Joon-Ho's translator

With Hollywood's biggest stars looking on, Parasite director Boon Joon Ho made history at Sunday night's Academy Awards as he stepped onto the stage to accept the Best Picture Oscar.




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Brooklyn Decker looks unrecognizable as she shares make-up free selfie with 'wild' hair

She is often spotted on red carpets in ultra glamorous looks. But even Brooklyn Decker has days she doesn't recognize herself in the mirror.




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Liam Hemsworth rocks a casual T-shirt as he enjoys shopping outing to the John Varvatos store

Liam Hemsworth was looking to upgrade his wardrobe, so he made multiple purchases at the John Varvatos store in West Hollywood. He was seen without his new girlfriend Gabriella Brooks.




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Megan Blake Irwin flaunts her cleavage in a VERY low-cut gown at Oscars after party

Megan Blake Irwin pulled out all the stops on Sunday night for a VERY exclusive Oscars after party.




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For Parasite director Bong Joon-ho, the plot of his Oscar-winning tale has a personal meaning

TOM LEONARD: Parasite made history by becoming the first foreign language film to win Best Picture, the top award. Director Bong Joon-ho drew on his own experiences as a tutor to a rich family for inspiration.




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Jessica Mulroney plans dream weddings in the first trailer for her new Netflix series I Do, Redo

Jessica, 40, is the host of the upcoming Netflix reality series I Do, Redo, and the trailer for the new show debuted on Sunday night during the Oscars.




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Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho won't get to keep all four of his awards for Parasite

Despite his success, it was reported by Just Jared on Monday that he won't actually get to keep the Oscar for Best International Film, as the prize is awarded to the film's country.




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Little Women's Florence Pugh and Greta Gerwig party at Vanity Fair's Oscar bash

Filmmaker Greta, 36, and leading actress Florence, 24, kept in high spirits as they attended the Oscars' Vanity Fair after-party on Sunday evening, despite losing out on five awards.




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Oscars 2020: Laura Dern and Joaquin Phoenix supported by their mothers

Laura Dern and Joaquin Phoenix were joined by their mothers at the 2020 Academy Awards on Sunday night.




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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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Celebrity hair and makeup artists reveal how they gave Renee Zellweger a winning Oscar look

Celebrity stylists reveal how they gave Renee Zellweger a winning Old Hollywood glam look from head-to-toe at the 92nd annual Academy Awards.




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Rose McGowan slams Natalie Portman over Oscars cape embroidered with snubbed female directors' names

Rose McGowan tore into Natalie Portman in a scathing Facebook post, calling her fashion protest 'deeply offensive' and likening her to 'an actress acting the part of someone who cares.'




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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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Charlize Theron is magical in monochrome look at Birkenstock 1774 Collection Launch Party

Charlize Theron wore something a little more comfortable on her feet on Thursday night, when the 44-year-old donned Birkenstock sandals for the launch of the company's latest line.




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Entire board of the 'French Oscars' quits in Roman Polanski row

France's Cesar Academy had come under fire after Polanski's new film An Officer And A Spy topped the list of nominations for the February 28 ceremony in Paris (Polanski is pictured).




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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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Stacey Solomon shares graphic confession about 'first poo after birth'

Stacey Solomon, 30, Dagenham has been praised by Loose Women viewers for saying she was scared to go to the toilet after giving birth because it felt like her 'insides would come out'.




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Chris Rock splits with girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke after four years of dating

Chris Rock, 55, and Megalyn Echikunwoke, 36, have called it quits after four years of dating.




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Sharon Stone reveals how she came to wear a T-Shirt to the 1996 Oscars

The Basic Instinct star, 62, spoke about how she came to wear the famously toned-down red carpet look while chatting with Naomi Campbell for her YouTube series No Filter With Naomi, on Thursday.




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Accused of being coronavirus carrier, man thrashed in UP's Aligarh; six booked

Aligarh, May 9 () A 25-year-old man was thrashed and left unconscious with serious injuries on suspicious of being a 'coronavirus carrier' in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh. The incident took place on Friday evening outside a chemist shop in the Shivpuri locality of Aligarh. Police have booked six people in this regard. Abdul Samad fell unconscious after the accused attacked him, alleging that he was a 'coronavirus carrier', police said on Saturday. He was rushed to Malkhan Singh District Hospital by members of his family who arrived at the spot after people raised an alarm. According to the victim's father Laiqur Rehman, Samad was feeling dizzy after his Ramzan fast on Friday night. He had gone to a chemist shop in the neighbourhood to purchase some medicine where he was accosted by some people,




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




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As dating apps try to pivot to virtual events, some users are trying to get people violate social distancing rules

Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge have reported increased use amid the coronavirus pandemic, while touting virtual dating alternatives for users instead of meeting up in person.Swaths of users are still encouraging matches to break quarantine to have sex and go on dates, despite social distancing guidelines and fines to comply with them.An illustrator on Instagram has been collecting screenshots of these situations, and told Business Insider that users will brand themselves as "badasses," dispute the effectiveness of isolating, and lash out in anger and hurl abusive language when they're rejected.Spokespeople for Grindr, Tinder and Bumble told Business Insider they've informed users to adhere to social-distancing guidelines, but did not respond to inquiries about actions they're taking




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The US coronavirus response has finally shattered the myth of American exceptionalism

75647674Nations around the world have scrambled to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. But the rapid pace at which the crisis has overtaken health systems in the US and the UK has exposed, and perhaps accelerated, the withering health of these democracies.Now, with a president who has touted sunlight and bleach as cures, the US may well resemble the same "outlier" countries it has long believed itself to be above. "We are the outlier," a career epidemiologist tells Insider.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Just a few weeks ago, when borders were closing and the US government had begun to summon its citizens home from abroad, I messaged an American friend in Tokyo to see if he was planning to return. Things were still relatively calm in Japan, he reported. The situation appeared




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Mizoram becomes coronavirus-free with recovery of lone patient

Aizawl, May 9 () Mizoram became coronavirus-free with the discharge of the lone COVID-19 patient from a hospital on Saturday, officials said. It now shares a similar status with four other northeastern states -- Manipur, Sikkim, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.Mizoram Health Minister Dr R Lalthangliana said the state's lone COVID-19 patient, a pastor, was discharged from Zoram Medical College (ZMC) on Saturday afternoon after 45 days of intense treatment.He was discharged from the hospital after four consecutive tests turned negative, the minister said.The pastor, who is in his early 50s and working under the Baptist Church of Mizoram, returned to the state from Amsterdam on March 16. He was pursuing higher study in theology in the Netherlands capital.He tested positive for novel coronavirus