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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies aged 77

Frank Beard, longtime drummer for blues-rock band ZZ Top, has died aged 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. The band cancelled upcoming tour dates in Utah and Colorado following his death.

Who won and lost in Florida primaries: Key takeaways

Florida’s primary elections produced mixed results across both parties, with progressive Democrat Angie Nixon defeating better-funded Alexander Vindman in a Senate race, while Republican Byron Donalds secured the gubernatorial nomination with Trump’s backing.

Aid workers faced record number of attacks in 2025

A record 907 aid workers faced violent attacks in 2025, with 350 killed. The UN humanitarian office cited increased use of armed drones as a contributing factor to the escalating risks.

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A Warming World

A Warming World

In the past 60 years, every decade has been hotter than the last, and 2020 is on track to be among the hottest years yet. But the burden of extreme heat is not shared equally — it’s significantly worse for people at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder. Extreme heat...

Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic

European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...