Doomsday Clock Set to 85 Seconds Away

The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists has set the Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight for January 27, 2026. This is the closest it has been to midnight since the Doomsday Clock was created in 1947. The previous adjustment was in January 2025, when the Doomsday Clock was 89 seconds to midnight. The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists' Science Security Committee determined that global existential threats have worsened. The committee urged for nuclear arms control, climate response, the establishment of guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence, and strengthened cooperation on biosecurity. Alexandra Bell, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists [… ]

Hermes Beauty Foundation

Hermès Beauty has redefined the boundaries between makeup and skincare with the launch of its first foundation. Named the Plan Air Luminous Matte Skincare Foundation, the product aims to help the skin improve over time. The key feature of this product is the significantly increased proportion of skincare ingredients in the formula. Hermès stated that 82 percent of the overall formula is composed of skincare-based ingredients. The company explained that it was designed to leave the skin feeling moisturized and smooth even after makeup is removed. [… ]

Anthropic Claude, the brains behind the F1 racing team

Antropic has entered into a multi-year partnership with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, leveraging its AI interface, Claude. Under the agreement, Claude serves as the team's official accident partner. Financial terms were not disclosed. The key aspect of this collaboration is that it goes beyond mere sponsor logo exposure to actually integrate Claude throughout the organization. It is designed for team engineers and strategists to utilize Claude in establishing race strategies, vehicle development, and operational tasks. Claude branding [… ]

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