January 31, 2026

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, AI

32 minutes

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include:

'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight over threats from nuclear weapons, climate change and AI.

Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it.

DOJ has opened a federal civil rights probe into the death of Alex Pretti.

Justice Department says it's releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files.

US life expectancy hit an all-time high in 2024, CDC says.

From 19th-century tall tales to a modern pursued moment of glory, the Westminster Kennel Club in New York this year marks its 150th show.

Why border collies usually win the agility contest at Westminster.

Towns once run by Warren Jeffs' polygamous sect emerge from court supervision transformed.

From 19th-century tall tales to a modern pursued moment of glory, the Westminster Kennel Club in New York this year marks its 150th show.

Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China.

Judge bars federal prosecutors from seeking death penalty against Luigi Mangione.

Family in Kentucky shelters struggling calf born amid extreme cold temperatures.

Mom unable to save 3 sons who fell through icy pond in Texas.

There was some fun to be had during the winter storm.

Eating snow cones or snow cream can be a winter delight, if done safely.

One elderly woman survived the winter storm until her power was restored in Tennessee.

Maine's 'lobster lady' Virginia Oliver, who worked decades in the lobster industry, dies at 105.

Liam Coen discusses Jaguars' improvement and Jaxson Dart talks John Harbaugh.

South Africa expels Israel's top diplomat in a move that could prompt a strong reaction from the US.

Israel reopening Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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