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The International Bureau of Weights and Measures has adopted a resolution ending the practice of adding leap seconds to Coordinated Universal Time. Since 1972, extra seconds have occasionally been inserted to keep atomic clocks aligned with Earth's irregular rotation. The decision means UTC will henceforth drift gradually from solar time, a change watchers say will spare software systems the disruptions leap seconds have historically caused.
- 2Put down the rake: a favor to wildlife this fall●Commentary: Give yourself (and wildlife) a break and put down the rake
A commentary urges people to skip fall leaf cleanup, arguing that leaving leaves in yards gives insects, pollinators and other wildlife shelter through winter while sparing gardeners unnecessary work. The piece frames raking less as an easy, low-cost way to support backyard ecosystems, and it is being shared as part of broader seasonal conversation about wildlife-friendly gardening habits.
- 3SpaceX unable to source Nvidia, Google or Amazon chips despite billions available●SpaceX Can't Find Spare Nvidia, Google or Amazon Chips Despite Billions to Spend, Strategist Terms It 'Pretty Insane'
SpaceX reportedly cannot find spare chips from Nvidia, Google or Amazon even though it has billions of dollars to spend, according to coverage carried by Yahoo Finance and Benzinga. A strategist quoted in the reports described the shortage as 'pretty insane', highlighting how tight supply of advanced AI and data-center chips remains even for the wealthiest buyers.
- 4How OSINT Is Transforming the War in Ukraine●A Transparent Battlefield? How OSINT Is Transforming the War in Ukraine
Open-source intelligence is reshaping the war in Ukraine, as publicly available satellite imagery, social media footage and flight data allow analysts, journalists and volunteers to track troop movements and verify strikes in near real time. UNITED24 Media highlights how this transparency is changing battlefield dynamics, giving both sides and outside observers unprecedented insight into military operations.