Reports Reuters:

U.S. intelligence agencies believe North Korea could be ready for its next rocket launch by the time of the U.S. Super Bowl on Sunday, a U.S. government source said on Friday.

Reuters helpfully adds:

The Super Bowl between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos football teams is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (2330 GMT).

To be clear: The Super Bowl, between the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos, starts at 6:30 p.m ET. At this point, North Korea may or may not launch a nuclear missile.


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