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Variety 

‘Maria’ Star Pierfrancesco Favino on His Scene-Stealing Role as Angelina Jolie’s Butler and Defying Macho Stereotypes: ‘Not All Men Are Like That’

Pierfrancesco Favino, who plays Maria Callas’ protective butler in Pablo Larraín’s “Maria,” doesn’t back down from a fight, on-screen or in life.  At last year’s Venice Film Festival, the Rome native erupted with the kind of volcanic indignation that Callas was known for, furious that American actors like “House of Gucci” and “Ferrari” star Adam […]

PC World 

I switched from X to Bluesky: What I love and hate about it so far

Along with millions of other people who no longer enjoy the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, I recently switched from X to Bluesky. I still have an account on X, but it’s pretty much inactive now that I’m spending my time on Bluesky instead. And despite having been present on Twitter since 2007, I’ll delete my X account at some point.

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Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

US weekly jobless claims decline further

New U.S. jobless claims fell last week, but persistent long-term unemployment could prompt another Federal Reserve interest rate cut in December. The Fed is weighing further cuts amid slowing disinflation, with the November jobs report crucial for their decision.

Pressat.co.uk 

Mandatory gambling levy and stake limits praised by anti-addiction campaigners

Wednesday 27 November, 2024

Over 430,000 people are thought to be addicted to gambling in the UK. David Bradford, 68, was an unlikely candidate to fall victim to the addiction. On the surface to his family, he had a good job as an accountant, there were no money worries and family life was relatively normal. However in April 2014, he revealed to his family that he would be attending court the next day but assured his worried wife Denise and twins Alex and Ryan, that it was work related and he was not in trouble. Читать дальше...

Timesofindia.indiatimes.com (sports) 

South Africa struggles on day 1 against Sri Lanka in first Test

South Africa struggled on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka, reaching 80/4 at stumps after rain halted play. Sri Lanka's seamers exploited helpful conditions at Kingsmead, Durban, taking early wickets. Lahiru Kumara led with 2-35. Temba Bavuma (28*) and Kyle Verreynne (9*) will look to rebuild on day two.