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President Trump has urged the US Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The House approved the bill 308-117 in July, but the Senate remains divided. Supporters argue it ends biannual clock changes and improves safety, while opponents warn of darker winter mornings and historical precedent of reversal.
President Trump is pressing the Senate to vote on the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide. The House passed the bill 308-117 in July, but the Senate remains divided, with some Republicans opposing the measure due to concerns about darker winter mornings in northern states.
During the 1973‑74 energy crisis, the U.S. briefly adopted year‑round daylight saving time, but widespread dissatisfaction and logistical issues led to a quick rollback. Sleep experts warn permanent standard time better aligns with human circadian rhythms, fueling ongoing debates over permanent DST, permanent standard, or hybrid compromises that require a clear national decision rather than piecemeal changes.
Euphoria season 3 finale (episode 8) airs May 31 at 9 PM ET/PT on HBO in the US, with UK viewers able to stream on Now/HBO Max at about 2:00 AM BST on June 1; the article also provides a country-by-country list of international release times (Canada, Brazil, India, Australia, and more), and notes this may be the last episode for Rue, with no confirmed plans for a season 4.
The Forbes article explains May’s blue moon and provides exact moonrise times for Saturday across time zones, along with tips for viewing under clear skies.
As daylight saving time begins in most of the U.S., two states and several territories do not observe it. Arizona and Hawaii have opted out of daylight saving time for reasons including hot temperatures and proximity to the equator. Efforts to end or adopt daylight saving time permanently have been made at both state and federal levels, with some states passing laws for year-round daylight saving time and federal bills proposing its permanent implementation.
The upcoming daylight saving time change brings confusion and inconvenience for residents of the Navajo and Hopi tribes in Arizona, as the Navajo Nation follows daylight saving time while the neighboring Hopi reservation remains on standard time. The time difference creates challenges for daily activities, work, and social interactions, leading to a unique situation with businesses, schools, and even family visits being affected. The historical and geographical complexities of the reservations add to the difficulty, and some residents express a desire to do away with daylight saving time altogether.
United Airlines faced backlash from passengers after a flight that was promoted to allow celebrations of New Year's Eve in two different time zones was delayed, causing travelers to miss the unique experience. The flight was supposed to depart from Guam and land in Honolulu in time for passengers to celebrate the new year again, but a delay pushed the arrival into New Year's Day. Passengers expressed their disappointment on social media, and United Airlines responded with apologies and requests for direct messages from affected customers. The airline's handling of the situation and potential compensation for the impacted passengers were not immediately clear.
The global launch schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been announced, with different release times depending on the region. The game will officially release on November 10, but players on the West Coast of the United States will be able to play on November 9 at 9 p.m. PT. The release times for other regions are listed in the article.
Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe daylight saving time, staying in one time zone year-round. Arizona's decision is based on the amount of sun the state already gets, while Hawaii's proximity to the equator means there isn't much difference in sunlight throughout the year. In the U.S., Congress would need to pass a federal law or states would need permission from the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to stay on permanent standard time to eliminate daylight saving time changes. Efforts to end clock changes have been made in nearly 30 states, but without Congressional action, residents will continue to change their clocks twice a year.
Pre-orders for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max will begin on September 15 at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The devices will be available for pre-order in multiple countries simultaneously. A list of pre-order times in various countries has been provided, but readers are advised to double-check their specific time zones. Customers in the United States can participate in a pre-order setup process to secure their desired iPhone model. Pricing starts at $799, and discounts and trade-in options are available. The first orders will be delivered on September 22.
Flight attendants offer tips on how to beat jet lag. Suggestions include staying awake before your flight to ensure you're tired upon arrival, drinking coffee or eating a banana for a quick energy boost, getting outside and doing physical activity to tire yourself out, sticking to one time zone to maintain consistency, and finding strong moral support from travel companions. Ultimately, adjusting to a new time zone may require trial and error to find what works best for you.
There is currently no agreement on what time zone will be used when humans land back on the Moon with Artemis III or establish bases on its surface. The Apollo astronauts did not use any time zone, but for longer-duration missions, a solution is needed. The European Space Agency has called for a discussion on the establishment of a lunar surface time zone, which will become paramount with the establishment of a communication system around the Moon. Suggestions include a Lunar Standard Time, where 24 hours are called a cycle and 30 cycles are a full lunar day.
Lebanon's chaotic switch to daylight saving time (DST) is emblematic of the country's politics. The government delayed the change, resulting in a calendar nightmare, with state institutions staying on winter time, while church organisations and some schools and news outlets jumped an hour ahead. The decision was intended to benefit the country's Muslim majority, who are observing Ramadan, and is emblematic of Lebanon's sectarian politics. The country has been in political deadlock since its president resigned without a replacement in October, and a worsening financial crisis risks spiralling into hyperinflation.
Lebanon is experiencing confusion as people woke up in two different time zones due to a dispute between political and religious authorities over when clocks should go forward. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that daylight saving would begin at the end of Ramadan next month, allowing Muslims to break their daily fast earlier. However, Christian authorities said they would change the clocks on the last Sunday in March, as happens most years. The dispute illustrates deep divisions in a country where Christian and Muslim factions waged a civil war in the late 1970s and 1980s, and where political positions are shared between religious groups.