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Return to Office Trend, GM's EV Gamble, and Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer

Atomic scientists moved the symbolic Doomsday Clock to 85 seconds to midnight for 2026, the closest it has ever been to a theoretical annihilation, according to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists on Tuesday. The decision reflects growing concerns over nuclear weapons, climate change, and the spread of disinformation through new technologies like artificial intelligence, Time reported.

Alexandra Bell, President and CEO of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, stated, "Every second counts, and we are running out of time. It is a hard truth, but this is our reality." This marks the third time in five years that the clock has been moved closer to midnight.

The announcement comes after a heated exchange between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Time reported. Carney, without explicitly naming Trump, denounced American hegemony and declared a rupture in the old world order during a speech that appeared to reference the U.S. Administration. Trump responded by saying, "Canada lives because of the United States. Remember that, Mark, next time you make your statements." Carney rejected Trump's assertion and stood by his statements made in Switzerland, according to Time.

In other news, General Motors (GM) shares surged as much as 9% on Tuesday after the Detroit automaker reported earnings, adding over $7 billion to the company's market capitalization, Fortune reported. Despite disclosing a $7.6 billion write-down on its electric vehicle ambitions, GM impressed investors with strong cash generation, increased shareholder payouts, and a confident outlook for 2026. GM reported 2025 adjusted EBIT of $12.7 billion, landing at the high end of its guidance range, and $10.6 billion in adjusted automotive free cash flow, according to Fortune. GM also stated that 2025 marked its highest U.S. market share in a decade and its fourth straight year of share gains, supported by low dealer inventories and incentives.

Meanwhile, coworking spaces are experiencing a resurgence after a post-pandemic slump, driven by return-to-office mandates and uncertainty surrounding the future of work due to AI, Fortune reported. Companies are increasingly turning to coworking spaces to secure the necessary space for in-person work without long-term commitments. Amazon, which mandated a full return to office for its nearly 350,000 corporate employees in early 2025, leased 259,000 square feet at 1440 Broadway in Manhattan from WeWork, adding to its existing 300,000 square feet in the building, according to Fortune. WeWork also operates two other Amazon offices with 702,000 square feet in Manhattan.

In Germany, a practice called "lüften," or airing out one's home daily, even in winter, is gaining traction in the U.S., Time reported. This tradition involves opening windows to reduce mold, humidity, pollutants, and odors in well-insulated homes. Some Germans practice "stoss lüften," which involves opening all windows completely for five to ten minutes. Experts overwhelmingly support the health benefits of this practice, according to Time.

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