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One of the Greatest WWII Movies of All Time Is Waiting To Be Rediscovered on Free Streaming

  • *A Bridge Too Far* is streaming free on Tubi and Pluto.
  • It depicts the failed 1944 Operation Market Garden.
  • The film examines war’s mistakes as well as its heroism.

Richard Attenborough’s 1977 war drama *A Bridge Too Far* is now available free on Tubi and Pluto, prompting Collider to argue that it deserves renewed attention. The film portrays Operation Market Garden, the Allies’ failed 1944 attempt to seize crucial bridges in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands, and is notable…

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Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best

  • Insta360 Link 2C Pro is WIRED’s top webcam pick.
  • It excels in low light and difficult lighting.
  • Its $200 price undercuts some higher-end rivals.

After testing more than 15 webcams under identical lighting conditions, WIRED names the Insta360 Link 2C Pro its overall best choice. The reviewer says it combines the strongest image quality, low-light performance, microphone and practical design, making it a notable recommendation for people working from poorly lit home…

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Attacker phished way into US defense supplier’s Microsoft 365 account

  • Phishing gave an attacker access to IEH’s Microsoft 365 mailbox.
  • Potentially export-controlled engineering data was accessible.
  • IEH found no confirmed data theft or operational disruption.

IEH Corporation, a US defence and aerospace supplier, says an attacker accessed a staff member’s Microsoft 365 account after the employee was deceived by a phishing email posing as a prospective business contact. The breach matters because the mailbox contained engineering documents and potentially export-controlled technical information, although…

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CANCER BATS Share Music Video For ‘Give Me Dirt’ Title Track

  • Cancer Bats release “Give Me Dirt” title-track video.
  • Their eighth album arrived on 7 August.
  • Nature, travel and loss shape the record.

Canadian hardcore punk band Cancer Bats have released a music video for “Give Me Dirt”, the title track from their eighth studio album, released on 7 August. The video, directed by Mitch Barnes, accompanies an album that the band says reflects a reconnection with nature, personal loss and…

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‘The Blue Trail’ Director Gabriel Mascaro and Top Brazilian Producer Paula Cosenza Launch Trema, Set First Slate (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Mascaro and Cosenza launch Recife-based production company Trema.
  • Trema backs international films and scripted series.
  • Its initial slate is largely financed and ready to proceed.

Brazilian director Gabriel Mascaro and producer Paula Cosenza have launched Trema, a production company based in Recife, north-east Brazil, focused on international co-productions, scripted series and auteur-led films with global ambitions. The venture aims to turn Pernambuco cinema’s growing international profile into practical production, financing and talent infrastructure,…

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Free 4K, 60fps PS5 Update for Ghost Recon Wildlands Out Now, Included with PS Plus Extra

  • Wildlands now runs at 4K and 60fps on PS5.
  • It is a PS4 patch, not a native PS5 version.
  • PS Plus Extra includes it, with a free trial until 10 August.

Ubisoft has released a free update for Ghost Recon Wildlands on PS5, enabling 4K gameplay at 60fps and adding the new Last Rites mission. It matters because the 2017 shooter is receiving a notable performance improvement nearly a decade after launch, while remaining accessible through PS Plus Extra…

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Norway’s Genre-Defying SHINING Releases New Single ‘North’

  • SHINING releases industrial-metal single “North”.
  • The song celebrates northern resilience and self-reliance.
  • A new album is currently in development.

Norwegian band SHINING has released “North”, a new single combining industrial metal, distorted vocals, heavy riffs and the group’s distinctive saxophone sound. Founder Jørgen Munkeby said the track pays tribute to the harshness of northern life and the resilience associated with it, while signalling that the band is…

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Taylor Sheridan’s Streaming Home Officially Revives the Worst Western of the ‘90s

  • Wild Wild West has entered Paramount+’s US top ten.
  • The 1999 film was previously a notable flop.
  • Sheridan’s popularity may be boosting Western viewing.

Will Smith’s 1999 sci-fi Western Wild Wild West has become one of the ten most-streamed films on Paramount+ in the United States after joining the service in August. Its renewed visibility is notable because the film is widely regarded as a major critical and commercial disappointment, despite its…

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Coventry City news: Sheffield United reveal interest in Gus Hamer – BBC

  • Sheffield United have expressed interest in Gus Hamer
  • No deal or transfer fee is confirmed
  • Hamer’s Coventry future is uncertain

Sheffield United have acknowledged an interest in Coventry City midfielder Gus Hamer, putting the player’s future under scrutiny. The development matters because Hamer is a key Coventry player and any move could affect both clubs’ plans. The available article text does not include further reporting beyond the headline,…

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Intrusion at US healthcare software provider puts 3.8M people’s data at risk

  • Healthcare software breach may affect 3.8 million people.
  • Medical, insurance and identity data may have been copied.
  • UTS is offering two years of protection services.

Unlimited Technology Systems, an Ohio healthcare software provider, says an intrusion may have exposed sensitive information relating to 3.8 million people. It is the largest healthcare data breach reported to US regulators so far in 2026, highlighting the risk posed when attackers target firms that centrally manage healthcare…

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