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Doomsday Clock Strikes 85 Seconds to Midnight: Urgent Warning

1/27/2026

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe.
The decision reflects threats including nuclear risks, climate change, AI, and misinformation worsened by nationalistic policies.
Alexandra Bell, president of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, says humanity has not made sufficient progress addressing these dangers.
The clock underscores the urgency of global cooperation to mitigate risks.

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest to catastrophe.
The decision reflects threats including nuclear risks, climate change, AI, and misinformation worsened by nationalistic policies.
Alexandra Bell, president of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, says humanity has not made sufficient progress addressing these dangers.
The clock underscores the urgency of global cooperation to mitigate risks.