It only cast doubts in the time frame. Everything in our local region will merge eventually.
This video explores what's predicted to happen in the future of the universe. The speed of time passing doubles every 5 seconds. And the video is almost 30 minutes long.
https://science.nasa.gov/asset/hubble/the-fate-of-the-milky-...
It's comforting to know scientists are out there, keeping an eye and ear on things.