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- 1Meta blocks Lula's Facebook page two weeks before Brazil's election●Meta Blocks President Lula's Facebook Page, Campaign Ads 2 Weeks from Election
Meta has blocked President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's Facebook page and campaign advertisements, with the suspension coming just two weeks ahead of Brazil's election. The move raises questions about how the platform regulates political accounts and campaign content in a major democracy, and why the restriction was imposed so close to voting day. The company's reasoning has not been made clear.
- 2Lula cuts Amazon deforestation but expands oil ambitions●Lula's mixed environmental record has brought less deforestation but more oil
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's environmental record is drawing scrutiny: his government has sharply reduced deforestation in the Amazon compared with his predecessor, fulfilling a key climate pledge. At the same time, his administration is pushing to expand oil production, including new offshore exploration. Supporters credit the drop in forest loss as a major climate win, while critics argue the drive for more oil undermines Brazil's credibility as an environmental leader.
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President Lula's government has moved to ban online betting operations in Brazil, according to a Reuters report, with the decision coming as the 2026 reelection race tightens. The crackdown on the fast-growing sports betting and online casino sector is drawing strong reactions, with supporters framing it as a public health measure against gambling addiction and critics questioning its timing ahead of the election.
- 4iPhone 18 Pro Max owners report AT&T cellular and eSIM problems●Some iPhone 18 Pro Max users report AT&T cellular and eSIM issues
Some users of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro Max say they are experiencing cellular connectivity and eSIM problems on the AT&T network. Reports describe trouble activating or maintaining service on the carrier. The scope of the issue and whether it stems from the device, the carrier, or a software bug is not yet confirmed, and neither Apple nor AT&T has publicly addressed the complaints.