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16th-century gallows and dozens of skeletons discovered in France

Archaeologists have identified a 16th-century gallows structure and nearly a dozen mass burial pits in Grenoble, France.

Data breach at credit check giant 700Credit affects at least 5.6 million

700Credit, a company that runs credit checks and identity verification services for auto dealerships across the U.S., had a data breach that allowed a hacker to steal names, addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers.

Reddit launches high court challenge to Australia’s under-16s social media ban

Platform fighting world-leading ban on grounds it contravenes implied freedom of political communication in constitutionWill Australia’s social media ban survive a high court challenge?Reddit has filed a challenge against Australia’s under-16s social media ban in the high court, lodging its case two days after implementing age restrictions on its website. The company said in a Reddit post on Friday that while it agreed with protecting people under 16, the law “has the unfortunate effect of forcing intrusive and potentially insecure verification processes on adults as well as minors, isolating teens from the ability to engage in age-appropriate community experiences”.Reddit said there was an “illogical patchwork” of platforms included in the ban. Continue reading...

The best gifts for dads that have everything (but deserve more)

What do you get the man who says he has everything? It's a tough question - and one you have a limited amount of time to answer, given the holidays are nearly upon us. You could try dropping subtle hints or asking friends and family for suggestions, but they might save their best ideas for themselves. Fortunately, if you're struggling to come up with something, we have more than a few ideas. With the help of Verge staffers, we've compiled suggestions for dads of every make and model. It doesn't matter if he's the type to get up early to prep the smart smoker or if his idea of a perfect Sunday is watching his favorite team absolutely crush … Read the full story at The Verge.

Trump Announces He’s Pardoning a County Official Convicted of Tampering With Voting Machines. Here’s Why He Can’t

Peters, a former Colorado county clerk, was convicted of participating in a scheme to prove false claims that the 2020 election was rigged.

Elon Musk Tests Europe’s Willingness to Enforce Its Online Laws

Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week.

Newly released photos from Epstein estate include images of Trump, Clinton

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released more photos from the estate of Jeffrey Epstein, including ones of Donald Trump and Bill Clinton.

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