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Paleontologists found a fossilized pterosaur—a flying reptile that lived alongside the dinosaurs—fittingly on Scotland’s Isle of Skye. Dubbed Ceoptera evansae, the 165-million-year-old pterosaur is the second one found in Scotland to date and it could clue researchers into how pterosaurs diversified.Alex Winter on Innovative Horror Movies Pterosaurs were the first vertebrates to evolve powered flight, which they used to occupy the ecological niches later occupied by seabirds, storks, and other airborne creatures. C.…

Chad Dupuis has worked for Alberta Parks since 2017. He says living and working in the forest had let him become complacent about the wildlife who make the woods their home. (Submitted by Chad Dupuis)This First Person column is by Chad Dupuis who lives in Slave Lake, Alta. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ.The day had been hot with the sun beating down. It was Sunday, our busiest day of the week at Carson Pegasus Provincial Park, the Alberta park where I'd worked as the maintenance…

Renowned American actor, director, and former American football linebacker, Carl Weathers, has passed away at the age of 76. The beloved star, recognized for iconic roles in films like Rocky and Predator, "peacefully passed away in his sleep," according to a statement from his family. Weathers also gained recognition for his recent role as Greef Karga in the Star Wars series, The Mandalorian, earning him an Emmy nomination. Fans mourn the loss of this talented actor. Carl Weathers dead at 76(Getty Images for…

Carl Weathers, the actor whose credits include Rocky and Predator, has died at 76.His family released a statement through his agent to announce that he died “peacefully in his sleep” on 1 February.“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” the statement continued. “Through his contributions to film, television, the arts and sports, he has left an indelible mark and is recognized worldwide and across generations. He was a beloved brother, father, grandfather, partner and friend.”Weathers was…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeCarl Weathers, the Rocky franchise’s Apollo Creed and star of films including Predator and Happy Gilmour has died aged 76.He died in his sleep at his Los Angeles home on Thursday (1 February), his manager, Matt Luber, confirmed on Friday (2 February).“Carl was an exceptional human being who lived an extraordinary life,” Luber said in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter.…

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,…

Garena Free Fire MAX Redeem Codes for January 30: With the OB43 update, Garena Free Fire MAX has introduced a ton of new features and gameplay enhancements that players can take advantage of. It brings a new character named Ryden while existing characters such as Sonia, Orion, and Santino have also been reworked. Moreover, the barren desert has received a makeover in the neXTerra map and new battle zones have been added. And soon after the update, the developers of the game brought out a new event called Chaos Royale.…

Acer has commenced its Republic Day Sale in India, offering a plethora of discounts on gaming, non-gaming, and business laptops, as well as monitors. The sale,…

Acer has kicked off its Republic Day Sale in India. The sale is currently live on the company's online store and exclusive retail stores and will go on till January 26. A slew of gaming, non-gaming, and business laptops and monitors are available at discounted prices during the sale. Acer Predator Helios, Nitro series, Aspire 5 Gaming laptops, and Acer TravelMate series are listed with discounted price tags. Acer's Republic Day special sale also brings free accessories, extended warranties, and no-cost EMI options.…

Without a new generation of NVIDIA GPUs to accommodate, this year at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, laptop manufacturers have been forced to come up with other ways of getting attention. Some OEMs have opted for complete redesigns while others have introduced smaller (and super light) versions of existing models. But on the 2024 Predator Helios 18, Acer has opted for the flashiest method yet, featuring a captivating new hinge along with updated specs.Compared to last year’s model, the outside of the Helios 18 doesn’t look that…