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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 -
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 -
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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 -
‘Move closer to Europe – not Trump’ voters tell Starmer in major UK poll
Pressure growing on Labour to improve trade with EU as Rachel Reeves admits Brexit damaged UK. Keir Starmer is under growing pressure to forge closer economic links with Europe five years on from ...The Guardian - 5d -
Eric Adams moves closer toward Trump, alarming Democrats
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s (D) relationship with President Trump is alarming Democrats, who question the embattled mayor’s motives amid his ongoing legal challenges. Adams sat down with Trump ...The Hill - 5d -
Honduras Says Trump’s Deportation Plan Could Push It Closer to China
Many Latin American countries are trying to distance themselves from Beijing. But in response to President Trump’s sweeping deportation plans, Honduras is doing the opposite.The New York Times - 6d -
Take a closer look at this year’s Oscars nominations
Following the 2025 Academy Award nominations, NBC News’ Joe Fryer takes a closer look at the history-making nomination for Karla Sofía Gascón, the first openly transgender actress to be nominated ...NBC News - 6d -
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 -
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 -
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House
China's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the ...ABC News - Jan. 22 -
Ratcliffe moves closer to CIA chief confirmation
John Ratcliffe took a step closer to being confirmed to lead the CIA on Monday as the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced his nomination. The panel advanced his nomination 14 to 3 shortly after ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Kawhi Leonard closer to being the game-changer he once was for Clippers
Kawhi Leonard had one of his best games since returning from a knee injury, scoring 19 points in limited minutes during the Clippers' win over the Lakers.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20 -
Dodgers land closer Scott for $72M, sources say
Closer Tanner Scott and the Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year, $72 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday.ESPN - Jan. 19 -
'Not our best, but closer' - how high can Man City finish?
After a dreadful run of form during November and December, Manchester City looked more like their old selves as they thrashed Ipswich 6-0 on Sunday.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Trump's inauguration inching closer: Here's how to watch
President-elect Trump will be inaugurated inside the Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 20 among a crowd of lawmakers, world leaders and allies. The decision to move the event inside the walls of Congress ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Gaza ceasefire edges closer after 15 months of war
33 Israeli hostages held in Gaza are set to be released in exchange for 1,904 Palestinian prisoners and detainees.NBC News - 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 -
Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of ...ESPN - Jan. 17 -
Is TikTok pushing Taiwan’s young people closer to China?
A growing number of researchers fear that the controversial app is promoting pro-China content and softening attitudes towards the People’s RepublicFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
India Edges Closer to Acknowledging Role in Plot to Kill American
A government inquiry called for legal action against an unnamed person involved in the foiled conspiracy.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16 -
Ratcliffe edges closer to CIA confirmation with Democratic support: 5 takeaways
John Ratcliffe emerged largely unscathed from a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee that appeared to pave the way for him to serve as the next director of the Central Intelligence ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
One-month cap on advance rent payments closer to becoming law
MPs vote for a cap on advanced rent payments in England as the Renters' Rights Bill edges closer to becoming law.BBC News - Jan. 14 -
UK moves closer to Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius
Last-minute push to finalise agreement on crucial military base before inauguration of Donald TrumpFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Pierre Poilievre moves closer to realising his populist vision for Canada
Opposition leader has capitalised on anti-Trudeau sentiment while attracting Trump supporters across the borderFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
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 -
New migrant caravan heads toward US as Trump return draws closer
The Mexican government recently announced it will open 25 new shelters to house deported migrants.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Kinzinger on 'changed' GOP: 'I'm probably closer to a Democrat now'
Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) reflected on the “changed” Republican Party, saying he finds himself being “probably closer to a Democrat now” politically, arguing the Democratic Party is ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
A Long Fight to Keep a Closer Eye on Madrasas Unravels in Pakistan
In a deal with Islamist parties, Pakistan is abandoning a requirement that religious seminaries, long seen by Western officials as a potential threat, register with the government.The New York Times - Jan. 3
