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Razer’s ANC-equipped gaming headset for PS5 and Xbox is almost $100 off

It’s rare to find high-end features like active noise cancellation in a gaming headset under $200, so we’re thrilled that the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro on sale at Woot for $164.99. There are specific models marketed to Xbox and PlayStation, but the Xbox version is the best choice because it also supports PlayStation, PC, Nintendo […]

Business

IRB: new rules stimulate insurance and reinsurance market

O Senado aprovou na semana passada dois projetos de lei com potencial transformacional para o mercado de seguros e resseguros do País – em particular para os negócios do IRB. Algumas mudanças de regras já eram esperadas, mas uma delas, referente ao agronegócio, não estava no radar do mercado: o Projeto de Lei 2.951/2024 coloca […] The…

World

Understanding Witchcraft In Africa

By Godwin Sogolo This article is a slightly modified version of my contribution to the Toyin Falola Interviews, held on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Following the announcement of the event,

  • Witchcraft is pervasive and consequential in African life
  • Existence of witches remains metaphysical question
  • Focus should be on understanding concept, claims, and significance

World

World Democracy Forum 2026: Can Kenya’s dissent survive ahead of 2027 election?

As the world marks the International Day of Democracy on September 15, Kenya is confronting a question that will shape the country’s political climate ahead of the 2027 election: Can citizens…

  • Kenya grapples with dissent ahead of 2027 election, despite constitutional protections.
  • Blogger Albert Ojwang died in police custody in June 2025 after arrest for social media posts.
  • Police shootings and political violence raise concerns about democratic participation.

Science

NASA Calls for Proposals to Accelerate Lunar Surface Technologies

NASA is seeking proposals to advance the technology and infrastructure needed to explore the Moon and establish a Moon Base in the lunar South Pole region. Announced on Tuesday, Sept. 8, the solicitation targets capability gaps, including power generation, oxygen extraction, and producing materials on the Moon required for construction…

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