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International Standards Body Votes to End Leap Seconds
The General Conference on Weights and Measures has decided to implement continuous Coordinated Universal Time starting May 20, 2027, through Resolution 5. This resolution sets a maximum difference of 3,600 seconds between UT1 and UTC, aiming for long-term stability and preventing disruptive negative leap seconds. The International Bureau of Weights and Measures will coordinate with global organizations to facilitate this transition and monitor time scale consistency.
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