Daylight Saving Time Begins March 9 Amidst Permanent Change Debate

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Morning darkness gets traded for evening light as 2025's first major time shift approaches, with clocks moving forward March 9.

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Behind the 2 a.m. change time lies a century-old train schedule solution, crafted when New York City stations stood quiet.

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Political waves have been stirred by Trump's December announcement, where DST was labeled "inconvenient and costly" for Americans.

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A competing path was carved through Congress as the Sunshine Protection Act got reintroduced, pushing for permanent DST nationwide.

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Global skepticism toward clock changes is reflected by numbers - 70 countries keep DST while 70 others dropped the practice.

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Sleep disruption concerns are backed by medical data, linking time changes to increased heart attacks, strokes, and road accidents.

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California's schedule adjustments are split by geography - southern cities gain 7 a.m. sunrises while northern regions wait until 7:30.

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State-level changes remain blocked by federal restrictions, despite growing pressure from lawmakers across the country.

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November 22, 2025, has been marked as the year's final time reversal, possibly among America's last seasonal clock changes.

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