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X box series prices increased

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In the US, the entry-level Xbox Series S will jump from $299.99 to $379.99, a 27% increase. The premium Series X Galaxy Black 2TB model will now retail for $729.99, up from $599.99 previously -- a 22% hike. Additionally, certain new games from Microsoft-owned studios will be priced at $79.99, up 14% from the current $69.99💰📈 In an announcement today, Microsoft said it will be raising prices on Xbox consoles, controllers, headsets and some games. The price hike for consoles and accessories kicks in today, May 1, and while some game prices will stay the same for now, expect to see Xbox charging $79.99 for new, first-party games around the holiday season. "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development," the company said on its website

Snake Island in Brazil

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In Brazil, there’s an island so dangerous… it’s illegal to set foot on it! Welcome to Ilha da Queimada Grande, better known as Snake Island. Located off the coast of São Paulo, this island is home to one of the deadliest snakes on Earth — the Golden Lancehead Viper (Bothrops insularis)! How deadly is it? There are an estimated 1 to 5 snakes per square meter, and their venom is so powerful, it can melt human tissue within hours! Thousands of years ago, this island became isolated from the mainland. With no predators, the snake population exploded — feeding mostly on migratory birds. Today, no humans live there, and only scientists with special government permits can visit… and even they must follow strict safety rules. Despite its chilling reputation, Snake Island is a biological treasure — a time capsule for science and one of the most unique ecosystems on the planet. Nature rules here — and one wrong step could be your last. Would YOU dare to visit Snake Islan...