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Major AWS Disruption Highlights Internet’s Fragile Infrastructure

A significant Amazon Web Services outage originating from its Virginia data centers disrupted global services for over 15 hours. The incident, reportedly caused by DNS resolution problems, affected communication, financial, and government platforms worldwide, exposing the internet’s interconnected vulnerabilities.

Widespread Cloud Disruption

A major Amazon Web Services outage that began in the early hours of Monday reportedly caused significant disruptions across global communication, financial, healthcare, education, and government platforms, according to reports. The incident, which sources indicate originated from AWS’s critical US-EAST-1 region in northern Virginia, demonstrated what analysts describe as the fragile interdependencies of modern internet infrastructure.

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Apple Faces New App Store Age Verification Laws in Texas and California

Apple is adapting its App Store policies to comply with new age verification laws in Texas and California. The company’s privacy-respecting approach avoids photo ID requirements while ensuring minor protection. State-specific regulations highlight the need for federal standards.

Apple is navigating App Store age verification requirements as new state laws in Texas and California mandate stricter age confirmation processes for digital platforms. The tech giant has developed a privacy-conscious approach that avoids photo ID collection while ensuring compliance with evolving state regulations affecting millions of users.

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