DOOM

The Times reports that Vladimir Putin is preparing a military base intended for so-called doomsday nuclear strikes. The claims are based on what the newspaper describes as newly revealed information about Russian preparations. Details of the base's location and capabilities have not been independently confirmed, and Moscow has not responded to the report.

A newly shared essay, 'Businesses of no tact in the protection of feted rituals soon fail,' argues that companies which handle cherished cultural and ceremonial traditions carelessly are doomed to collapse. The piece, circulating alongside a related archive release titled 'Without Edits Or Morning Tossing Or Gremial Veil Hoofprints,' has drawn modest attention among readers interested in art, tradition and commerce.

AI researcher Timnit Gebru, one of the field's most prominent critics, argues in a WIRED interview that fears of artificial intelligence wiping out humanity are misplaced. She says the current doom narrative serves as a marketing tool that helps tech founders raise money, rather than a genuine concern, and that real harms come from present-day bias and exploitation.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists argues that alarmist claims about artificial intelligence, or 'AI doomerism', rest on weak science. The piece contends that hype about existential AI risks can actually benefit major technology companies, by distracting from present-day harms and framing regulation in ways that large firms with resources can absorb, while smaller competitors cannot.

Reports suggest Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel's upcoming ensemble film, will feature a surprise ending, but commentators are questioning whether the twist will truly land as a surprise. Fans and pop culture writers are debating what the ending could involve and how much of it has already leaked or been guessed from casting news and Marvel's pattern of multiverse cameos.

T.J. Maxx is shutting down a number of its stores, and an updated list of the locations slated to close in 2026 has been published by Fast Company. The closures affect sites across the United States, though the exact count and reasons were not detailed in the available coverage. Shoppers and retail watchers are sharing the list to check whether their local stores are affected.

MLB.com has published a ranking of the four teams that dropped their Game 1 matchups, assessing which are best positioned to fight back in their series. The piece weighs each club's odds of recovering from an opening-game defeat as fans debate which losses were most damaging and which teams can still turn things around.

Journalist Ben Jacobs has given a fresh update on Manchester City's 115 (often cited as 114) Premier League financial rule charges, with coverage framed in dramatic 'doomsday' terms. Fans are speculating about potential points deductions, relegation or expulsion as the long-awaited verdict approaches, making the case the biggest talking point in English football.

A claim is circulating that scientists in 1960 designated Friday 13 November 2026 as 'Doomsday'. The date matches the 'doomsday' in mathematician John Conway's calendar-calculation method, a mnemonic rather than a real prediction of catastrophe, and no verified 1960 forecast of an apocalypse on that day has been produced. Commentators are urging readers not to worry.

A Washington Post opinion piece argues that the Trump administration's rollback of fuel efficiency standards, while a setback, does not spell the end of US climate goals. The author contends that market forces, state-level policies and falling clean-energy costs can keep emissions reduction on track even with weaker federal vehicle rules. The argument is feeding ongoing debate over how much harm the rollbacks actually cause.

Singer-songwriter Hudson Freeman has announced a new album titled 'Doom Country' and released a new single called "Fell Ass Backwards". The news was reported by music review site The Needle Drop, which shared the announcement along with the single. Details such as the release date and tracklist have not yet been widely circulated, but the striking album title is drawing attention from music fans.