Clock ticking for leap second: Why timekeeping could change forever

A world news story from the U.S., reported by Al Jazeera.

World News · the U.S. · October 15, 2026

From Al Jazeera

Timekeepers add a leap second occasionally to keep our clocks and the Earth's rotation in tune. That could now change.

Reported by Al Jazeera, October 15, 2026. Read the full story at Al Jazeera →

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