In this episode, we explore some of the most pressing and fascinating events shaping our world — from the potential collapse of a major ocean current and its long-term impact on global climate, to alarming discoveries like microplastics found in unborn babies. We also cover the looming threat of a West Coast megathrust earthquake, a dazzling fireball sighted in the night sky, record-breaking surges in silver and gold prices, mysterious shifts in Earth’s magnetic field, and the baffling disappearance of crabs in the Bering Sea. These stories paint a picture of a planet under pressure — and a universe full of surprises.