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Say Goodbye to Mel Gibson’s Oscar-Winning WWII Masterpiece
Mel Gibson’s 2016 World War II drama *Hacksaw Ridge* is set to leave Netflix in the US on 31 July 2026, though it will remain available on Paramount Plus. The film, which follows conscientious objector Desmond Doss during the Battle of Okinawa, is widely regarded as one of the highlights of Gibson’s directing career and…
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Why does everything feel so joyless? Welcome to the age of decadence without pleasure | Michèle Mendelssohn and Charlie Tyson
An opinion piece by Michèle Mendelssohn and Charlie Tyson argues that modern society has entered an era of “decadence without pleasure”: despite an unprecedented abundance of distractions – doomscrolling, gambling apps, food delivery, pornography and AI chatbots – many people feel simultaneously overstimulated and empty. The authors situate this in a long tradition of anxiety…
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Live updates: Maine’s Jackson clinches matchup with Collins as midterms approach; Cyclospora tests Trump admin
The article could not be retrieved — the page returned an access-denied error requesting JavaScript be enabled, rather than the actual news content. As a result, no reliable summary of this live-updates piece on the Maine Senate race and the Cyclospora issue facing the Trump administration can be produced from the supplied text. Based on…
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Angelina Jolie among Hollywood stars hit by ‘huge data breach after contact details exposed’, cybersecurity expert claims
A cybersecurity expert has claimed that Angelina Jolie is among a number of Hollywood stars whose personal contact details have been exposed in what has been described as a huge data breach. The claim raises concerns about the security of celebrities’ private information and the potential for it to be misused, though full details of…
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Corporate America may be using AI to cut jobs, but small businesses are using it to keep them
Business columnist Gene Marks argues that while large US corporations are using AI to cut jobs, small businesses are instead deploying it to make their existing, often stretched, workforces more productive. He cites examples such as a window and door retailer whose AI tool listens to sales conversations and auto-generates quotes, and a company using…
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Game, set and match: Wimbledon star Arthur Fery is looking for love as he joins celebrity dating app Raya
Arthur Fery, a British junior tennis player who competed in the boys’ singles at Wimbledon, has reportedly signed up to Raya, the exclusive members-only dating app popular with celebrities and public figures. The move has drawn media attention because it places the young sportsman among the app’s high-profile user base, adding a personal dimension to…
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The Best Backpacking Sleeping Pads, Tested on the Trail (2026)
This WIRED buying guide rounds up its top-tested backpacking sleeping pads for 2026, aimed at hikers wanting a comfortable, warm night’s sleep without carrying excessive weight. It highlights how far pad technology has advanced, and stresses that choosing the right pad involves balancing warmth, weight, packed size and personal sleeping style, since a higher warmth-to-weight…
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All the Ways You Can Make Reading on Your Phone Easier
This Wired guide explains that while modern phone screens are large and bright, they aren’t always optimised for long reading sessions, prompting many people to reach for a dedicated e-reader or a physical book instead. It outlines several built-in and third-party adjustments users can make on iPhone and Android devices to reduce eye strain and…
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The Best Motorola Phones, From Razr to Moto G (2026)
WIRED has updated its buying guide to the best Motorola phones for 2026, covering everything from the flagship Razr Ultra to budget Moto G models. The guide highlights Motorola’s growing market position, noting its Razr handsets are the most popular folding phones in the US, while flagging strengths such as clean software, generous storage and…
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The super state school being torn apart by a cabal of ‘woke’, left-wing parents who say it’s ‘too strict’ to teach their children
A high-performing state school in England has become the focus of internal conflict, with a group of parents described as “woke” and left-wing objecting that the school’s discipline policies are too strict for their children. The dispute highlights a broader tension in English education between schools that enforce strict behavioural codes to drive up standards…