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Apple Removes Whatsapp and Threads from China App Store

Apple Inc. has confirmed the removal of Meta Platforms Inc.'s WhatsApp and Threads from its China app store following an order from the country's internet regulator, citing security risks. This action follows a cleanup initiative launched by Chinese regulators in 2023 aimed at eliminating defunct or unregistered apps from domestic iOS and Android stores. The move against these American tech services coincides with the U.S. government's efforts to potentially ban TikTok, the popular video-sharing app owned by Beijing-based ByteDance Ltd. U.S. policymakers have raised national security concerns, pressing for TikTok's sale to a non-Chinese owner or facing a ban in the U.S. market. Apple emphasized its compliance with local laws, stating, "We are obligated to follow the laws in...

H&M and Zara Implicated in Environmental Controversy, Tied to Extensive Deforestation in Brazil

In a recent discovery, big clothing companies H&M and Zara have been linked to a troubling problem involving the environment and society. A report by Earthsight, a group that cares about the environment, explains that these popular brands have been getting cotton from farms in a place called the Cerrado region in Brazil. This has led to serious issues like cutting down trees, corruption, and mistreatment of people. The report, called "Fashion Crimes," shows how fast fashion hurts important parts of nature. Earthsight collected lots of proof, like pictures from space, legal papers, and secret investigations, all showing how the environment is being harmed. This problem is centered around two big farming companies in Brazil, SLC Agricola and...