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Time's Up for Leap Second
Scientists replace leap seconds with leap hours to fix tech glitches.
the Guardian · 1m
Leap seconds may end with 2027 change
Timekeepers plan to drop leap seconds by 2027 after Earth's rapid rotation.
The Conversation · 1m