"Doomsday Clock: Humanity's Perilous Proximity to Midnight"

The "Doomsday Clock" remains at 90 seconds to midnight due to escalating nuclear threats, worsening climate change, and disruptive technologies. Factors driving the risk of global catastrophe include Russia's actions on nuclear weapons amid its invasion of Ukraine, Israel's conflict with Gaza, and the increasing nuclear arsenals of China, Russia, and the United States. Climate change also plays a significant role, with 2023 being the hottest year on record and global greenhouse gas emissions continuing to rise.