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Doomsday Clock Hits 85 Seconds: Urgent Action Required!

1/29/2026

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The Doomsday Clock stands at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been.
Rising threats from nuclear weapons, climate change, and artificial intelligence drive the warning.
Alexandra Bell, president of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, urges cooperation to address risks.
The report notes a decline in international collaboration and nationalist policies among major powers.
Experts warn immediate action is necessary and citizens should demand accountability from leaders.

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The Doomsday Clock stands at 85 seconds to midnight, the closest it has ever been.
Rising threats from nuclear weapons, climate change, and artificial intelligence drive the warning.
Alexandra Bell, president of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, urges cooperation to address risks.
The report notes a decline in international collaboration and nationalist policies among major powers.
Experts warn immediate action is necessary and citizens should demand accountability from leaders.