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flag The Doomsday Clock hit 89 seconds to midnight in 2024, the closest ever, due to rising nuclear, climate, and technological threats.

flag The Doomsday Clock moved to 89 seconds to midnight in 2024, the closest it has ever been to global catastrophe, driven by escalating nuclear threats, climate change, disinformation, and geopolitical instability. flag Originally created in 1947 to warn of nuclear war, the clock now reflects broader existential risks including artificial intelligence, pandemics, and biotechnology. flag The 2023 shift to 90 seconds was prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and nuclear brinkmanship, with ongoing nuclear proliferation and failed diplomacy contributing to the 2024 update. flag Despite no single event being cited as the cause, experts emphasize the growing danger from interconnected global crises and the urgent need for coordinated action.

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