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Published date26 January 2023
Publication titleWhanganui Chronicle
US tornadoA powerful storm system took aim at the US Gulf Coast, spawning a tornado that downed utility poles and power lines, overturned vehicles and ripped roofs off homes in communities east of Houston, Texas. There were no immediate reports of serious injuries. The storm damaged commercial buildings, homes and power lines in nearby Pasadena

Doom closerThe Bulletin of Atomic Scientists says the world is closer to Armageddon than it has ever been. The science-based advocacy group is moving its famous Doomsday Clock to just 90 seconds before midnight. That’s 10 seconds closer to striking 12 than last year. The group says the big reason is Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin’s veiled threats about nuclear weapon use. The scientists say other existential threats include nuclear weapon increases in China, uranium enrichment in Iran, missile tests...

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