Apocalyptic Clock set to 85 seconds before midnight Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the symbol of impending planetary catastrophe to 85 seconds before midnight, its closest setting since 1947. The update follows rising tensions over nuclear weapons, climate change and misinformation. Officials cite the imminent expiry of the New START treaty between the United States and Russia, pressure from former US President Donald Trump to install an expensive “Golden Dome” anti‑missile system, and record‑high carbon emissions. The bulletin warns that hard‑line nationalism in Russia, China, the United States and other major powers threatens to collapse fragile international accords, fueling a race to the bottom for nuclear, climate and biotechnological security. The clock’s move underscores the organization’s view that a new era of “information Armageddon” - driven by fast‑spreading lies - underpins all current crises. The warning has been echoed by Nobel Peace laureate Maria Ressa, who described the world as living in an information apocalypse. Category: International Tags: War, Defense, Politics Countries mentioned: United States, Russia, China, Philippines Cities mentioned: Chicago People mentioned: Dr. Leonard Rieser, Donald Trump, Maria Ressa Sentiment: Negative

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