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The solstice occurred Sunday, at 10:03 a.m. Eastern time. Now the sun will begin to climb higher and seem warmer, on the long ...

Oregon will soon experience the shortest day of the year, as the first day of winter is set to start Dec. 21. The winter solstice occurs every year at the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted ...

Winter officially starts Sunday, Dec. 21. Here's what to know about the solstice, and the end of the 2025-2026 season.

Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter.

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Artificial intelligence and related technologies are evolving rapidly, but until recently, Java developers had few options for integrating AI capabilities directly into Spring-based applications.

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After a long winter, seeing the first blooms in your garden can be a real mood booster. If you want to enjoy flowers as soon as spring arrives, there are a few smart planting tricks you can try.