Daylight saving time was enacted on Feb. 9, 1942. Some believe the reasoning behind it is no longer relevant and the practice should be discontinued, but how did it start in the first place?

Mexico approves ending daylight saving time

Mexico’s Congress approved a bill Wednesday to end daylight saving time in most states, potentially affecting cross-border trade.

Mexico is considering ending daylight saving time, which could add time and money to cross-border freight shipments.

The European Parliament has voted in favor of removing the daylight saving time across Europe, which is expected to come into effect by autumn 2021.