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In a move that shouldn't come as much of a surprise, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov recently announced that his company will now hand over user IP address and phone number information to governments who make appropriate legal requests. The announcement comes just a few weeks after Durov was arrested in France. His arrest stems from allegations that he refused to adequately take measures to curb violent hate speech, money laundering, drug trafficking, firearm sales, terrorist activity, and the exchange of illicit sexual materials on the app. Following his arrest, Durov scoffed at the charges and argued it would have a detrimental impact on innovation. “Using laws from the pre-smartphone era to charge a CEO with crimes committed by third parties on the platform he manages is a misguided approach," Durov said in a Telegram post back on September 5. "Building technology is hard enough as it is," Durov continued. "No innovator will ever build new tools if they know they can be personally held responsible for potential abuse of those tools." Incidentally, Telegram currently boasts more than 950 million users across the globe. Durov changed his tune following his arrest Since his arrest last month, Durov -- who is currently out on bail -- has changed his tune ever so slightly. Durov now notes that he "won't let bad actors jeopardize the integrity of our platform for almost a billion users." Recently, Durov announced that engineers at Telegram embarked on a broad search to remove problematic content from its search results. What's more, Durov implored users who find problematic or illegal content in Telegram Search to report it immediately. Durov's recent Telegram post reads in part: To further deter criminals from abusing Telegram Search, we have updated our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, ensuring they are consistent across the world. We've made it clear that the IP addresses and phone numbers of those who violate our rules can be disclosed to relevant authorities in response to valid legal requests. These measures should discourage criminals. Telegram Search is meant for finding friends and discovering news, not for promoting illegal goods. It stands to reason that Durov was feeling sufficient pressure from French authorities given the change in his stance. Previously, Telegram said it would only provide user data upon proof that a certain user was a terrorist. It's worth noting that Telegram's new policies will not have any impact on end-to-end encrypted private chats as the company naturally has no way to decipher what is being communicated. Group chats and channel discussions on the app are also not encrypted. Going forward, it will be interesting to see how Telegram's new moderation framework will impact the ongoing French investigation. Durov is currently charged with "complicity in managing an online platform to allow illicit transactions by an organized group." The charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a fine of 500,000 Euros. Don't Miss: Today’s deals: First AirPods 4 discount, $6 smart bulbs, $110 off Dyson V8, $6 MagSafe chargers, more The post Telegram agrees to share user IP addresses and phone numbers with authorities appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $410+ free Today’s deals: $20 Amazon credit, 23% off Galaxy Z Flip 6, $50 Ninja blender, $48 Anker ANC earbuds, more Today’s deals: $689 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $40 cordless Waterpik, $305 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 laptop, more

Over 3,000 years ago, in Tollense, a river valley that now lies in northern Germany, two large armies clashed in what is now recognized as Europe’s “oldest-known battle”. The clues have been pieced together through the study of dozens of arrowheads, which are helping frame a narrative around the warriors who participated in this battle 3,250 years ago. Some of the arrows recovered from the battlefield were manufactured far away in the southern regions of Central Europe, implying that foreign warriors may have been involved in the battle, potentially as part of an invading force. The precise motivations behind the conflict remain a mystery, as does the identity of the participants. However, the research published in Antiquity has provided new clues about the combatants, challenging the previously held assumption that the combatants were locals. Relics of Fallen Warriors in Germany Reveal Secrets of Bronze Age Battle Gold Not Used as Money in Bronze Age Britain, Claims New Study Read moreSection: ArtifactsAncient TechnologyNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesEuropeHistoryImportant EventsRead Later 

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Harrison Ford received a Disney Legend honor for his work at Lucasfilm during the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The event took place recently, and the 82-year-old awardee showed up wearing a gray two-piece suit over an off-white shirt, with his gray hair in a side part. After ceremonially molding his handprint in cement, Ford was asked to sign his name but struggled to steady his hand. Although happy about his well-deserved recognition, fans could not get past Ford’s frail appearance as event photos made it to social media. Fans react to Harrison Ford’s ‘frail’ appearance   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Good Morning America (@goodmorningamerica) Ford’s supporters cheered him on social media, while some expressed their concern about his looks as news outlets shared highlights from his honorary moment. “Is anyone else concerned one hand was more pressed than the other?” someone asked, while another said it was difficult to see Ford so old. While receiving his award, Ford gave a wholesome speech about the privilege of being a storyteller, while commending Disney for their commitment to quality. “Congratulations to my hero! So very well deserved!” an Instagram user gushed, praising the screen icon for his latest achievement. Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny / Everett Collection Ford is famous for playing Hans Solo in Star Wars back in the ‘70s; however, his career began a decade prior with credits in productions like Gunsmoke, Ironside, and American Style. Star Wars put Ford on the map, opening him up to bigger opportunities while he reprised his role in ensuing sequels. RANDOM HEARTS, Harrison Ford, 1999 / Everett Collection He landed his second franchise role with Indiana Jones thanks to a collaboration between Lucasfilm, a subsidiary of Disney, and Steven Spielberg. Despite age and a few past health scares including a fractured ankle during filming, Ford has refused to retire, saying he does not feel well when idle. Next up: Riley Keough Shares Rare Home Videos Of Elvis And Lisa Marie Presley The post Harrison Ford Sparks Health Concerns With Recent Appearance appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Father Steve Jakubowski joined a recent episode of Jeopardy! to face returning winner Chris Lindsay and a teacher named Jen Feldman. Sadly, Steve lost his earnings for third place in the final round, leaving him with only $99 at the show’s end. It appears most viewers were more concerned about Steve’s appearance than his performance, as the show’s official Instagram was buzzing with compliments in the comments section. The catholic priest looked young and fit as he competed, wearing his religious outfit, complete with the pastor’s collar. Fans are loving the newest ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant dubbed ‘the hot priest’ Jeopardy! contestant, ‘the hot priest’ / Youtube video screenshot Viewers did not hesitate to compliment Steve on social media, with some joking about converting to Catholicism for his sake. “There is an extremely attractive Catholic priest on Jeopardy, and that’s just not fair,” someone exclaimed, while another called his presence a small but much-needed win. Ruining his winning streak was the “New York Movies” category, with the clue “Frank Sinatra got upset that a photo of him caught fire in a Brooklyn pizzeria in this film.” Steve responded with “The Godfather II,” which ended up being wrong. Steve may not have left with much money; however, he exited the game show with his own little fan base. Jeopardy contestants / Youtube video screenshot Steve commended Ken Jennings and all members of the Jeopardy! team for making him comfortable enough as the first priest on the game show. He noted that his church had a watch party for Jeopardy! at their parish school in Austin, which was a lot of memorable fun. Ken Jennings / Youtube video screenshot At his loss, Ken jokingly quoted a Bible verse saying the last shall be the first. His rival, Lindsay, got the answer correct but wagered less than Feldman, who emerged as champion at the end. Amid the positive reactions to Steve’s presence, some critics thought Ken dwelled on the contestant’s identity as a priest to a fault. Next up: Harrison Ford Sparks Health Concerns With Recent Appearance The post ‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Can’t Get Enough Of Young Contestant Dubbed ‘The Hot Priest’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A

Volodymyr Zelensky(y?) had a right to comment about Donald Trump and J.D. Vance during his visit to a Pennsylvania arms factory. It was stupid for him to criticize the next President of the United…