Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises fans with a thinner look at the Venice Film Festival. This transformation is for his role as Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine'. Johnson lost about 60 pounds through diet and workout. Fans react with amusement and concern. Johnson aims to showcase a broader acting range. Prosthetics are used for his transformation into Kerr.
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US president Trump hosted tech leaders, including Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg, at the White House to discuss AI and US investments. The meeting highlighted the growing influence of Indian-American executives in Silicon Valley. Trump downplayed jobs data, mentioned speaking with Putin, and Google's CEO expressed relief over the antitrust case's end.
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