Daylight saving time ends soon: What if we didn't 'fall back' this year?

(NEXSTAR) — Despite local and federal efforts, nearly every state will soon partake in the biannual practice of changing from daylight saving time to standard time.

Daylight saving time ends on November 3, which means most Americans will gain an hour of sleep. The sun will rise earlier in the morning, making early commutes slightly brighter. On the other end, though, the sun will set earlier.

While efforts to put the U.S. on permanent daylight saving time have stalled, there...