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Voice actor behind Nintendo's Mario is calling it quits

The voice actor behind Nintendo’s Mario calls it quits

Charles Martinet, who has voiced Mario in every Nintendo game since 1991, has announced that he will no longer be providing the popular character’s soundtrack. Nintendo declined to describe the move as a retirement, stating that Martinet would take on the role of “Mario’s ambassador” and meet fans around the world. “Charles Martinet has long …

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St Tropez locals priced out of restaurants with $5k minimum spend limits and wealth screening

Saint-Tropez residents were barred from entering restaurants with a minimum spending of $5,000 and choosing wealth

Restaurants in Saint-Tropez, a longtime magnet for the rich and famous, have been threatened with penalties after reports that they are actively turning away those not deemed profligate enough to compete with the millionaires who flock to the city for the summer. Residents are said to be deprived of the city’s glitzy dining scene, which …

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