U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

The Irish rock band released the six-song EP “U2 - Days of Ash” on Wednesday. Its first track, “American Obituary,” is ...

Lil Poppa death: Rapper dies at 25 days after releasing a new song

Rapper Lil Poppa has died at 25. The Jacksonville, Florida-based musician died Wednesday in Georgia, the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed to The Independent. At such a critical moment ...

U2 join Bruce Springsteen in releasing six surprise ‘songs of defiance’ in response to ICE shootings

U2 have joined fellow rocker Bruce Springsteen in releasing songs in response to current events in America, including the shooting death of Renee Good by ICE agents in Minneapolis. At such a critical ...
The Economist

Earth’s climate is approaching irreversible tipping points

The Amazon rainforest is so big that it makes its own climate. As they photosynthesise and transpire, its billions of trees collectively produce enough moisture to form clouds. These, by some ...