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Scientists Vote to Abolish Leap Seconds
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Representatives from 69 countries voted on 15 October to abolish leap seconds at the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in Versailles. The change takes effect from 20 May 2027, allowing universal time to drift up to an hour before correction. This decision impacts global systems like GPS and stock markets that rely on precise timing.
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