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How sled dogs and pets respond when the clocks change
The breeds show different reaction to clocks going back and forward, a study suggests.BBC News - 21h -
Doomsday Clock Moves One Second Closer to Catastrophe
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists shifted the hands of the symbolic clock to 89 seconds to midnight, citing the threat of climate change, nuclear war and the misuse of artificial intelligence.The New York Times - 1d -
Israel's looming Unrwa ban a catastrophe, UN Palestinian refugee agency warns
The UN says critical aid deliveries into Gaza will be undermined when the ban starts on Thursday.BBC News - 1d -
AI, wars and climate change mean it's later than ever on the 'Doomsday Clock'
Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said, as it advanced its famous “Doomsday Clock” to the closest ever to midnight.NBC News - 1d -
'Doomsday Clock' highlighting world threats moves closest to destruction
The symbolic clock is set at 89 seconds to midnight, with nuclear threats, AI misuses and climate change being the key factors.BBC News - 2d -
Doomsday Clock set closer to midnight than ever to stress global catastrophe risks
Atomic scientists push clock to 89 seconds before midnight, citing nuclear risk, AI and climate crisis as a ‘warning’. A panel of international scientists has moved their symbolic “Doomsday Clock” ...The Guardian - 2d -
Doomsday clock ticks down, closest ever to "global catastrophe"
The decades-old international symbol is meant to be a metaphor showing how close humanity is to catastrophe.CBS News - 2d -
Doomsday clock ticks closer to catastrophe in dire global warning
The world moved yet closer to global catastrophe in 2024, with the hands of the Doomsday Clock ticking one second closer to midnight, the shortest time to zero hour in its 75-year history. The ...The Hill - 2d -
Spanish fishers in Galicia report ‘catastrophic’ collapse in shellfish stocks
Climate crisis and pollution reported as possible reasons for dramatic fall in numbers of cockles, clams and mussels. A “catastrophic” collapse in shellfish numbers is being reported by Spanish ...The Guardian - 2d -
Does DeepSeek spell doomsday for Nvidia and other AI stocks? Here’s what to know.
The Chinese AI service has Wall Street worried that it will be cheaper than expected to develop models. But as chip stocks sink, some analysts see a silver lining.MarketWatch - 3d -
Climate catastrophes call for state intervention on insurance
More public-private partnerships are the only viable model for a decent societyFinancial Times - 3d -
Khan warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if Trump gives free hand to private equity
Joe Biden’s antitrust boss also raises prospect of powerful monopolies corrupting US politicsFinancial Times - 4d -
Victims 'mugged off' by vehicle-clocking criminals
Victims of a clocking gang are warning people to check mileage is legitimate before buying vehicles.BBC News - 5d -
Russia suffering 'environmental catastrophe' after oil spill in Kerch Strait
Activists say the spill - caused after two ships ran were battered by a storm - could cover an area of 400 sq km.BBC News - 6d -
‘Setting us up for catastrophe’: alarm at Trump attack on federal disaster agency
The president is now setting his sights on Fema, the agency responsible for helping Americans after major disasters. Donald Trump has suggested paring back or even dismantling the federal response ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Trump calls on Opec to push down global oil prices
US president tells World Economic Forum he will insist central banks lower interest rates ‘immediately’ afterwardsFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
'The older guys versus the younger guys' - what makes Djokovic-Murray tick
Novak Djokovic, with the help of Andy Murray, is two wins away from an 11th Australian Open title. BBC Sport analyses their intriguing player-coach partnership.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Benedict Cumberbatch isn't keeping secrets on 'Avengers: Doomsday' (because he's not going to be in the movie)
Benedict Cumberbatch reveals that Doctor Strange won't be in 'Avengers: Doomsday.' Also, he was just as surprised as anyone by Robert Downey's MCU return.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 22 -
Travelers withstands higher catastrophe losses as underwriting fuels earnings beat
Travelers Cos. executives confirm the Los Angeles wildfires will have a material impact on the insurer’s first-quarter earnings but say it’s too soon to specify the costs.MarketWatch - Jan. 22 -
Satisfaction with democracy ticks up from record low: Gallup
The number of Americans who are satisfied with how democracy is working in the U.S. has ticked up from record-low numbers recorded just a year ago, according to a new Gallup survey released on ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
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Trump's global health influence
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Global health executive orders expected President Trump entered office with a slew of executive orders on deck ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Jack Draper says hip injury a ‘ticking time bomb’ and recovery is priority
British No1 forced to retire in match against Alcaraz ‘I had tendinitis in my hip … it hasn’t gone away’ Jack Draper called his hip injury at the Australian Open a “ticking time bomb” and ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
The clock is ticking for TikTok and its 170 million American users
TikTok said it will be forced to go dark on Sunday and called on the Biden administration for clarification on the new law. A White House spokesperson Saturday called TikTok's statement a "stunt." ...CBS News - Jan. 18 -
6 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2025), Tested and Reviewed
If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).Wired - Jan. 18 -
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Gazans anxiously await ceasefire, fearing last-minute catastrophes
Civilians in Gaza nervously await a ceasefire after 15 relentless months of war.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza at closest point yet, say officials
Deal to end 15-month war and secure release of hostages ‘could come at any time’Financial Times - Jan. 15 -
Risers and fallers: Russell Westbrook turns back the clock
Steve Alexander highlights five names trending upwards and five downwards, with key takeaways for each.ESPN - Jan. 13 -
Tick-tock: the return of the non-smart watch
From Zuckerberg’s handmade $900k timepiece to gen Z’s pursuit of the authentic, smartwatches are being replaced. First he ditched the grey hoodie. Then he grew out his curls. Now Mark Zuckerberg is ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
The relationship recession is going global
A rise in the number of single people is becoming a key driver of falling birth ratesFinancial Times - Jan. 11 -
Gilts take the global strain
As yields rise around the globe, UK government bonds have been put in a difficult placeFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Photos of Los Angeles show catastrophic scale of devastation as blazes burn uncontrolled
The wildfires in Los Angeles continued to burn mostly out of control, with at least five blazes being fueled by dry conditions and ferocious winds in California.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
First death confirmed from L.A.'s catastrophic Palisades fire
The Palisades blaze has become the city's most destructive in history. Strong winds and conditions are expected to worsen tonight.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Catastrophes cost world $320bn in 2024, reinsurer reports
Losses rise by 30% as climate change takes its tollFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Rays commit to Tropicana Field repairs, but time is ticking for 2026 opener
After some uncertainty, the Tampa Bay Rays now support a $55.7 million city plan to repair hurricane-shredded Tropicana Field in time for the 2026 season opener while the team prepares to play this ...ABC News - Jan. 6 -
South Korea crisis mounts as clock ticks on arrest warrant for president
Anti-corruption agency taps police to bring Yoon Suk Yeol into custody following stand-off on FridayFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Ten things to tick off your financial to-do list in 2025
From money-saving work perks to investments and tax planning, resolve to get your finances in shape this new yearFinancial Times - Jan. 2
