Tom Holland's 'Avengers' bonus sent to... actor Tom Hollander
British actor and "White Lotus" villain Tom Hollander often gets mistaken for "Spiderman" star Tom Holland, but occasionally it works in his favor -- like when he got the payslip for the other man's seven-figure film bonus.
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Chargers hire Jim Harbaugh after college triumph
Jim Harbaugh was named as the new head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday, weeks after leading the University of Michigan to the US collegiate crown.
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Shanghai, Hong Kong rally on China stimulus hopes, Asian markets mixed
Shanghai and Hong Kong stocks built on their recent rally Thursday as traders awaited fresh pledges of stimulus from Chinese officials a day after they announced a measure to boost bank lending, though other Asia markets fluctuated.
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Defendant convicted in Japan arson trial, sentencing later: media
A Japanese court found guilty on Thursday the perpetrator of a 2019 arson attack on an animation studio that killed 36 people, with sentencing expected later in the day, local media reported.
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Aww, cute: new London show explores the world of the adorable
From cats and plushies to emojis, a new central London exhibition opening on Thursday is exploring the "irresistible force" of "cuteness".
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Indonesian women hope election breaks them into boys' club
Indonesia's election lineup next month will be dominated by men, but a number of women are trying to break into a political scene long overshadowed by patriarchal elites.
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ECB to stand pat and urge patience on rate cuts
The European Central Bank is expected to stand pat Thursday and call for patience in the ongoing battle against inflation, pushing back against market hopes of rapid interest rate cuts.
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Warming world dampening winter sports in Canada
Christmas was without snow, then temperatures seesawed throughout January in much of Canada, as the increasing effects of climate change drastically dampen the country's winter sports season.
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What US economic measures can be expected if Trump is reelected?
Former US president Donald Trump campaigned on the economy during his failed reelection bid in 2020 and it remains a major theme in his push to retake the White House again in 2024.
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US approves inspection program to return Boeing 737 MAX to service
US regulators approved a detailed inspection framework that would allow the return to service of Boeing 737 MAX planes grounded after an emergency landing earlier this month, officials said Wednesday.
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