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Atomic scientists set the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds midnight, with threats such as nuclear weapons and conflicts pushing humanity closer than ever to the point of annihilation. Source link

A female skier has been mauled by a snow leopard on her way back to her hotel in China after she attempted to get a selfie.  Source link

A dour-faced toy horse — the result of a manufacturing error —  has gone viral in China, with some workers saying its expression mirrors their long hours and workplace stress. Source link

The United States bars Tongans from short-term visits or travel for tourism and business purposes, saying too many are overstaying their visas.   Source link

TikTok agrees to settle a landmark lawsuit on social media addiction, the same day the trial was due to start against Meta and YouTube. Source link

An Ecuadorian man accused of aiding the theft of about $147 million worth of gold, gems and luxury watches was deported by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency before he could face trial. Source link

Much of the US was not forecast to get above freezing all day on Tuesday, local time, with temperatures plunging again overnight.  Source link

Families of two men allege they were murdered in a US missile strike off Venezuela’s coast while returning to the Caribbean island nation of Trinidad. Source link

The agreement could impact nearly 2 billion people in both economies and comes amid an upheval in global trade stemming from Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Source link

Politicians across the spectrum in the US are looking for ways forward as public outrage intensifies in Minnesota. From a border czar to a partial government shutdown, here’s what could come next.  Source link