App store, Brave Browser, Youtube, Whatsapp for desktop, VPN for desktop not working since last update

My question was deleted when I added the screenshot, so now the post lacks context.

Basically I am connected to the internet, I have tried multiple internet connections. It simply does not seem to recognize that I have internet. Google Chrome works fine, but many other apps and browsers are struggling, including Apple's own app store. I was wondering if anyone else is having this problem, and if there is any remedy.

Thank you

Spotify cannot find internet connection, Skype, App Store, Signal, Whatsapp, Chess.com (app)

Yet Chrome works fine and internet is connected.

HA! Are you a wizard? I swear I had tried that at least 4 times, and I tried it again once you suggested, and everything seems to be working well again.

Thank you for your time!