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It’s Official: The Leap Second Will Be Retired (a Decade from Now)

The New York Times – Business:

On Friday, an international vote was taken to ditch the leap second, a technical fudge that has caused headaches since its inception 50 years ago.

Alanna Mitchell
Author: Alanna Mitchell

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