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Russia demands Apple explain after VK apps removed from App Store

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Russia demands Apple explain after VK apps removed from App Store

These apps are being distributed by developers majority-owned or majority-controlled by one or more parties sanctioned by the UK government,” said Apple spokesperson Adam Dema in a statement given to The Verge. “In order to comply with these sanctions, Apple terminated the developer accounts associated with these apps, and the apps cannot be downloaded from any App Store, regardless of location. Users who have already downloaded these apps may continue to use them.

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Nebraska Mother, Daughter Face Abortion Charges After Facebook Shares Chats With Police

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

Digital rights advocates on Tuesday said an abortion case in Nebraska illustrates how powerful tech companies like Facebook could play a major role in prosecutions of people who self-manage abortions as more states ban the procedure, and called on the social media platform to reform its privacy policies to protect users.

Nebraska Mother, Daughter Face Abortion Charges After Facebook Shares Chats With Police