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CGPM Votes to Abolish Leap Second
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On Thursday, the General Conference on Weights and Measures voted to abolish the leap second, with the official change taking effect on May 20, 2027. This decision resolves technical disruptions caused by Earth's rotation fluctuations, ensuring continuous UTC for critical infrastructure like transportation and energy distribution while allowing time to drift slightly over centuries.
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