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A Political Dispute Puts A Wrinkle In Time, Slowing Millions Of European Clocks

Clocks fell behind following a decrease in the Continent's electrical frequency. An energy official says while Kosovo has taken steps to address the issue, the lag remains.
Europe is struggling to keep up with the times after a political dispute resulted in electric clocks running six minutes behind.

For the past few weeks, something strange has been happening in Europe. Instead of time marching relentlessly forward, it has been slowing down imperceptibly, yet with cumulatively noticeable results, so that millions of clocks the Continent-over are now

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