I just had the strangest experience with "Brave"
They wanted me to allow 'google' to store all my posts, data, passwords, etc.
I declined and then I couldn't get back on AU.
Just wound up in an endless loop regarding 'cookies'
So, as a temporary measure, I changed to 'Internet Explorer' and am back - no problem.
You were on Google browser not brave. Go to settings im ypur browser and choose your search engine