**Doomsday Clock Moves Closer to Midnight**
The Doomsday Clock, which shows how close we are to a global disaster, has been moved closer to midnight. It now stands at 89 seconds until midnight, up from 90 seconds last year.
This change is a warning sign for world leaders, according to the group that runs the clock. The Bulletin Science and Security Board says that even a small delay in making things better can lead to big problems.
**Global Threats**
The clock’s runners point out several global threats that are getting worse. These include:
* The ongoing war in Ukraine, which could turn into a nuclear conflict
* Conflicts in the Middle East that could spread and get bigger
* Diseases that can affect the economy and society worldwide
* New technologies like artificial intelligence that can be used for military operations
The Bulletin Science and Security Board also warns that misinformation is making things worse. This is because it’s hard to know what’s true and what’s not.
**A Warning from World Leaders**
The clock’s runners say that three countries – the US, China, and Russia – have a big responsibility to stop this slide towards disaster. They should work together to make the world safer.
