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Golf news: World No 5 Justin Thomas reveals skin cancer scare

Former World No 1 and 2017 US PGA Championship winner Justin Thomas has issued a warning to fans to get checked for skin cancer after revealing his own melanoma scare.




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Social isolation could be a 'golden opportunity' for your career. Here's exactly how to use the extra time to network and develop in-demand skills for the new economy.

Westend61/Getty ImagesBreak your long-term goal into bite-sized tasks.If your have some extra time, consider investing in your career development.Experts advise taking online courses and volunteering virtually to help a cause you care about.It's also wise to get your job-search materials in order, so that you won't be scrambling if you wind up needing them.Click here for more BI Prime stories.In the era of social isolation, a lot of people have some extra time on their hands.That could be simply because they're no longer commuting to an office or meeting up with friends at restaurants. The cause could also be more distressing: They're among the millions of Americans who have lost their jobs in the last few weeks or their work hours have been reduced.Let's be clear. In the short term, losing




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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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Why startups should begin by doing things that don't scale, and how to know when to switch to things that do

Before startups commit time and resources to things that scale, the story of a popular urban-gardening startup in London shows why they should focus first on things that don't.Franky Athill, head of marketing for Patch Plants, said his early team of five got its first sales by targeting outreach efforts exclusively on a few apartment buildings.The team grew and personally delivered plants to the small pool of customers.Once the idea gained traction, the team shifted gears to rapidly ramp up daily sales from 10 to 1,000 in three years and expand into Europe.This article is part of a series on growing a small business, called "From 1 to 100."Focusing on how to grow before you have enough data to inform your decisions can be a waste of scarce resources, according to Franky Athill, head of marketing




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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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10 major companies including Amazon, Facebook, and Salesforce that are offering cash and resources to businesses impacted by the pandemic - and how to apply

More than half of small businesses in the US have temporarily closed their doors, or plan to this month, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Private organizations, including Amazon and Facebook, are teaming up to offer millions in cash grants and low-interest loans to small business owners.Amazon created a $5 million relief fund to support local businesses around its Seattle and Washington offices. Hello Alice is giving $10,000 emergency cash grants to distressed businesses in the US.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Organizations across the country are rallying together to support small businesses fighting to survive the COVID-19 quarantine shutdown.One in four small businesses nationwide have temporarily closed and another 40% expect to this month, according to a recent survey from MetLife and




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I'm saving money on rideshares and travel right now, but I'm not keeping that cash - I'm spending it at local businesses even if they're closed

Getty ImagesThe author is not pictured.I've had a little extra cash in my pocket since quarantine started - I'm saving money on rideshares, restaurants, travel, and more.Instead of keeping that money, though, I'm spending it on businesses I hope will stay open post-COVID. I've bought art, paid for online classes at a local gym, and pre-paid for an appointment with my hair stylist.I've decided not to save the extra money because my emergency fund is in good shape.Read more personal finance coverage.As the economy grinds to a halt in the wake of the coronavirus, I've found myself in the strange position of having a little extra cash on hand that I'm not accustomed to. For a little bit of context: I'm a freelance writer who's worked from home since 2015, and my industry has yet to be heavily




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Crisis managers are taking center stage during the pandemic - and can make a lucrative living. Here's how to break into the in-demand role, according to 5 veterans in the industry.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the median salary for an emergency management director is around $83,000 per year.Business Insider interviewed five crisis management teachers and consultants who all stressed that strong communication and critical-thinking skills are key attributes of people who work in the industry.Roles vary across in-house and consultancy firms, and between government and corporate, but the skill sets required are largely the same.Read the news, practice thinking of solutions to big problems, and start looking for roles and internships in house.Click here for more BI Prime stories.Whether it's for a large-scale disaster such as the COVID-19 pandemic or more routine problems such as fires, cyber-security breaches, financial losses, or product recalls, crisis managers




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How a German drone taxi startup used crowdsourced ideas, an unexpected partner, and its outsider status to carve out a new multi-trillion-dollar opportunity in the transportation industry

When Florian Reuter joined German drone taxi startup Volocopter in 2015 as CEO, co-founders Stephan Wolf and Alexander Zosel had impressive tech, but no clear path to market."When we started out there was not even an idea of how these types of vehicles would ever be certified," Reuter told Business Insider. "Now we have a whole new category created for us."Volocopter now has equity funding of €122 million and the company continues to add corporate strategic partners to a list that includes Daimler, Intel, and Micron.Now, the team is focused on completing its certification with the European aviation authority to become the first commercial air taxi company.This article is part of a series on growing a small business, called "From 1 to 100."If disruption is the path to a billion-dollar startup,




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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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Can ‘ABC’ Rejuvenate Indian Industry?

ABC is ‘Anything But China’! Yes, you heard it right. Anything But China. ABC.




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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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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stuns in strapless black satin dress at Oscars bash with Jason Statham

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham stepped out to attend the Vanity Fair post-Oscars party on Sunday evening.




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James Corden and Julia Carey are hand in hand as they end a busy night at Jay Z and Beyoncé's bash

With the night still young, Corden, 41, was hand in hand with his wife as they made their way into the iconic Hollywood venue, where Beyoncé and Jay Z were hosting their own post-Oscars celebration.




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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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Reese Witherspoon attends Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Oscars after-party with Charlize Theron

The mother-of-three, 43, donned a silver-studded Dolce & Gabbana cocktail dress for the bash as she arrived with her husband Jim Roth, 50.




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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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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'declined the invitation' to present the award at the Oscars

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, 'declined the invitation' to present an award at the Oscars in LA on Sunday night, a source told HELLO! magazine.




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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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Pepperidge Farm makes COOKIE versions of the Oscar outfits on Milanos

A baker working for Pepperidge Farm whipped up icing versions of outfits worn by the likes of Natalie Portman, Billy Porter, and Janelle Monae - all on top of tasty Milano cookies.




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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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Viewers brand GMB 'awkward' after technical errors plague the show 

Viewers were not impressed with ITV's Good Morning Britain's Oscars special from Hollywood. The show was marred with technical errors, and the premature departure of Dame Joan Collins.




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Susanna Reid has £300k makeover for GMB LA Oscars special

Commanding attention, Susanna dazzled in a bardot red sequin dress, which she accessorised with an eye-watering £300,000-worth of Martin Katz diamonds.




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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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Oscars 2020: Bradley Cooper, 45, swoops in to chat with Leonardo DiCaprio's love Camila Morrone

Bradley Cooper and Leonardo DiCaprio - who are both 45-years-old - have been close friends for over a decade after bonding over their love of movies.




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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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Brad Pitt holds hands with Kim Kardashian as he parties up a storm after Oscars win 

He's an old friend of her husband, Kanye West.




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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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Cheer star Jerry Harris freaks out after interviewing Brad Pitt on the Academy Awards red carpet

As the Netflix docuseries Cheer has gained a massive following, Harris has become one of the show's biggest breakouts with his 'mat talks,' hyping up his teammates before a routine.




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Filmmaker Taika Waititi slams Apple keyboards calling them 'impossible to write on' during interview

Apple's loathed Butterfly keyboards took the spotlight during a post-Oscars interview with filmmaker, Taika Waititi, the writer and director of 'JoJo Rabbit' which won an Oscar on Sunday.




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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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Oscars 2020: Joaquin Phoenix celebrates win with family and fiancee

Joaquin Phoenix won the Actor in a Leading Role gong at Sunday's Academy Awards - and that was just the start of his big night.




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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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Oscars ratings hit all time low with 23.6million

The Oscars drew just 23million viewers on Sunday night, six million fewer than it did last year. 




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Oscar winning documentary maker was once nominated for film about communism

Julia Reichert, who is battling terminal cancer, took to the Dolby Theater stage in Hollywood on Sunday to accept the award for Best Documentary for American Factory.




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Nicky Whelan flaunts her slim figure as she attends the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards

She was one of the many celebrities who attended the annual 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party in West Hollywood on Sunday evening. 




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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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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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Chrissy Teigen RIPS personality who criticized Parasite filmmaker's multilingual Oscars speech

Her husband John Legend, also wrote to Miller, 'Do they pay you for these dumb takes or is this something you do for fun.'




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Rebel Wilson flaunts her slimmed down waist at Oscars party following epic weight loss

Rebel Wilson is relishing in her epic weight loss. 




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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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Oscars 2020: Sonia Kruger awkwardly palms off Access Hollywood's Mario Lopez

Sonia Kruger was reporting live from the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night. 




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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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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.