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What Role Did Carl Weathers Play in ‘Happy Gilmore’ and Why It Left Him in ‘Excruciating Pain’ for 4 Years?

There’s no wrong reason to appreciate the work of Carl Weathers, the actor and former pro football player who passed away on Feb. 1, 2024, at the age of 76. Through a handful of choice roles, Weathers became a permanent mark on the pop culture landscape. He was killed on-screen by both of the greatest existential threats of the action movies from the ‘80s (really big Soviets, the Predator), gave the world one of comedy’s best celebrities-playing-themselves runs on Arrested Development, then brought the whole thing back…

"A True Legend": Adam Sandler remembers `Happy Gilmore` co-star Carl Weathers

Hollywood star Adam Sandler paid heartfelt tribute to his `Happy Gilmore` co-star Carl Weathers. Taking to X, Sandler shared a string of pictures and wrote, "A true great man. Great dad. Great actor. Great athlete. So much fun to be around always. Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell. Loved his sons more than anything. What a guy!! Everyone loved him. My wife and I had the best times with him every time we saw him. Love to his entire family and Carl will always be known as a true legend." A true great man.…

Paytm Payments Bank: SBI happy to welcome merchants looking to shift from Paytm bank: Dinesh Khara

State Bank of India (SBI) is reaching out to merchants to support payment systems in light of the regulatory action on PayTM Payments Bank, chairman Dinesh Khara said. The nation's largest lender will be happy to welcome merchants and is also open to a one-time migration of accounts from the besieged payments bank, he said.“We are reaching out to all merchants and will be happy to welcome them back to ensure there are no disruptions in the payments ecosystem. We have SBI Payments which is a company that supports point of

Star Wars, Predator, and Rocky Star Carl Weathers Has Died

Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), Greef Karga (Carl Weathers), and friends in The Mandalorian’s third season.Image: LucasfilmIt’s a sad day in the galaxy far, far away: Carl Weathers, who brought a gruff dignity (with a hint of mischief) to his role as The Mandalorian’s Greef Karga, has died at the age of 76. Weathers was also much-beloved for his portrayals of Apollo Creed in the Rocky films and Col. Al Dillon—opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger, who shared with Weathers one of the most iconic handshake scenes ever—in Predator. And,

Viral Plea For Help Finding New Home Results In Happy Ending For Couple And Their 31 Furry Companions

If you feel that it can be hard to find a place to rent with your one pet, then 31 is definitely a challenge.This couple in Chile had to move for their work, which was located 800 km away. Knowing that they would never leave their four-legged family behind, they had to come up with an unusual solution to help them find a new place to stay. After days of unsuccessful searching for a suitable place, Guillermo came up with the idea to share a video explaining their situation. The video quickly gained traction, going viral,…

Xbox Head Is Not Happy With Apple’s New App Store Policy

The European Union recently passed a new tech regulation called the Digital Markets Act (DMA), targeting digital "gatekeepers"--like Apple--and requiring them to allow third-party app stores, among other things. In complying with the new regulations, Apple has introduced even more fees, and the developers who publish apps on iOS aren't happy about it.Xbox's Sarah Bond is the latest to comment on the fee structure, quoting a tweet from Spotify head Daniel Ek where he claims the new fees are simply a way of…

Happy ‘Threshold’ Day, Star Trek Sickos

Twenty-eight years ago, Star Trek asked a daring question, one fitting of a franchise that triumphs boldly going and facing the unknown: should experimental FTL travel culminate in a captain and her helmsman turning into amphibians and doing the scaly deed? The answer is unequivocally no, but it has given us a reminder that even the worst moments of a franchise as long-lived as Star Trek are occasionally worth re-evaluating.Weirdest Thing Star Trek Star LeVar Burton Has SignedIt takes a lot to be a bad episode of Star…

Valentine’s Day gift ideas: Make audiophiles happy with 7 best earphones

We've curated a list of the top 7 earphones, featuring renowned brands like Sony and JBL, known for their commitment to audio excellence. These brands have consistently delivered products that meet high standards of sound fidelity and durability, making them a reliable choice for a Valentine’s Day gift. The significance of gifting earphones lies in their ability to enhance the everyday experience of music lovers. With advancements in audio technology, modern earphones offer…

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review – happy yakuza holiday | Games

If you’ve ever played a Yakuza or Like a Dragon game, there are certain things you know by now – they feature several crime families and take at least a TV episode’s worth of time for exposition before you get to even touch the controller. In this regard, Infinite Wealth is the biggest culprit yet, with the new location Hawaii nowhere in sight for a good five hours. Instead, you learn about lead character Ichiban’s job at the local job centre and his lack of dating experience.Eventually, the plot emerges. He’s to go to…

Apple’s rivals aren’t happy about its EU App Store changes

Last year, the implemented new laws to make big tech open up its platforms to competitors. The deadline for compliance is , and all eyes were on how Apple, which is famous for not playing nicely with others, would react. Now the company has set out how it will comply with the law, and the result is the sort of malicious compliance everyone was expecting. Similarly, the reaction from the coalition of well-heeled critics who were all hoping to get a slice of Apple’s pie for free has been similarly predictable.The Digital…