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Kenya mourns vendor Boniface Kariuki as Omondi rips Nairobi police
Family members packed All Saints Cathedral on Wednesday for Boniface Kariuki's funeral service. The mask seller died after police shot him during June protests. Relatives spoke about their pain and anger over his death. They remembered Kariuki as a good man who worked hard every day. The family begged people for money to pay for his burial costs. Starehe MP Amos Mwago blasted cops for killing innocent people during peaceful marches. Activist Eric Omondi joined him at the church service. Both men promised to fight for justice through the courts. They said police must stop shooting unarmed citizens who just want to make money. The politician called Kariuki's death completely wrong and unfair. Kariuki's loved ones planned a candlelight...
WEHI lab in Melbourne warns MCL1 cancer drugs could torch your heart
Scientists made a huge discovery about cancer drugs that could save millions of lives. Researchers at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute found out why certain promising cancer treatments cause terrible side effects. The culprit turns out to be a protein called MCL-1 that cancer researchers have been targeting for years. This protein does double duty - it keeps cancer cells alive but it also gives energy to healthy cells. Cancer drugs that attack this protein end up hurting good cells. The research team discovered that MCL-1 acts like a power plant for normal cells. Organs that need lots of energy like the heart and liver get damaged when cancer drugs block this protein. This explains why patients suffered serious problems during clinical...
Gachagua begs Kenya Gen Z to ditch lethal protests and oust Ruto
Rigathi Gachagua told young protesters to ditch street demonstrations and head to voter registration centers instead. The former deputy president fears for their safety after deadly clashes left dozens dead during recent anti-government marches. He wants Gen Z activists to arm themselves with identity cards and voter registration papers rather than face police bullets. Gachagua believes the ballot box offers a safer path to political change than dangerous street protests. The Democracy for Citizens Party leader called the young demonstrators his children and urged them to consider smarter tactics. Police reported eleven deaths during the latest Saba Saba protests but human rights groups counted thirty-one casualties. President William...
Kenya thunders at DRC peace flop, Mudavadi drags Rwanda and Qatar
Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi wants everyone to keep working on peace talks for the Democratic Republic of Congo. He praised regional groups and world partners who help make peace happen. The East African Community and Southern African Development Community joined forces to make the Nairobi and Luanda peace talks work better together. Kenya tells all sides they must stick to the deals they made during these peace efforts. The African Union says these peace moves are major steps toward making the region safer. Problems have lasted for decades across Eastern Congo and they remain tough to solve. Kenya says everyone must keep talking and working together to fix the fighting for good. The African Union helped merge the two...
Cyberpunk 2077 raids PS Plus Extra July list, Sony marks 15 years
PlayStation gamers scored major wins this month when the company loaded up their subscription service with hot new titles. Cyberpunk 2077 leads the pack as the biggest addition to PS Plus Extra and Premium libraries. The futuristic role-playing game lands alongside eight other titles that subscribers can download without paying extra fees. Most games become available July 15 but Abiotic Factor drops later on July 22. Premium members also receive classic Twisted Metal 3 and 4 games as bonus content. The standard version of Cyberpunk 2077 started streaming immediately for eligible subscribers across PlayStation consoles. Players who want the Phantom Liberty expansion must purchase it separately from the main game. PlayStation offers a 30...
Nvidia GPU pawn scheme sees London Fluidstack land 10 billion loan
Companies can use artificial intelligence computer chips as security for bank loans. NVIDIA graphics cards have become valuable enough that lenders accept them as payment backup. Startups put these expensive processors up as guarantees when they need cash. Banks give out millions of dollars based on the chip value. This creates a cycle where firms buy more hardware with borrowed money. Fluidstack from London received over 10 billion dollars through this financing method. The cloud company used Macquarie and other financial groups for the deal. Coreweave started this trend after securing 9.9 billion dollars with their GPU collection. NVIDIA supports Coreweave as both investor and equipment supplier. Banks store the chips in special...
Samsung courts broke fans, peddles Galaxy Z Flip FE at Unpacked 2025
Samsung shocked the tech world at Galaxy Unpacked with their latest foldable phone lineup. The company brought artificial intelligence features front and center through their Google partnership. Everyone waited for the budget Galaxy Z Flip FE that finally makes folding phones affordable for regular people. The Fan Edition model packs premium features without breaking the bank at just 899 dollars. Samsung wants more customers to experience their folding phone technology. The Galaxy Z Flip FE runs on the Exynos 2400 processor with 8 gigabytes of memory and 256 gigabytes of storage space. The phone features a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen inside that unfolds for a tablet experience. The outside cover display measures 3.4 inches and matches the...
Linda Yaccarino quits X, xAI Grok 4 Hitler fiasco rattles investors
Linda Yaccarino walked away from her job as head of X social media company. She posted a long message thanking Elon Musk for letting her defend free speech. The business executive decided to leave right before a major product launch. Her departure comes at a strange time for the company. Many people are asking questions about her sudden exit. Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI bought X earlier this year. The deal valued his AI business at 80 billion dollars and X at 33 billion dollars. The purchase included 12 billion dollars worth of debts. Musk merged his social platform with his technology firm. The combination created one massive digital empire. Yaccarino's timing looks suspicious because Grok 4 launches tonight. The...
Elden Ring Nightreign devours US sales, Circana data shames DOOM
Game fans spent their money on Elden Ring: Nightreign during May 2025 across America. The fantasy adventure beat every other premium game that month according to Circana analyst Mat Piscatella. DOOM: The Dark Ages grabbed second place as gamers loved the demon-slaying action. Forza Horizon 5 raced into third place after launching on PlayStation 5 consoles. Oblivion Remastered fell from its April crown to fourth place during the busy sales month. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 held steady at fifth place without moving up or down. Star Wars: Battlefront 2 made a shocking jump from 135th place all the way to number 12. Assassin's Creed Shadows landed at 11th place just above the Star Wars game. Split Fiction came right after Battlefront 2 at...
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