American car culture is changing thanks to younger generations. But Gen Z and Millennials see vehicle ownership much differently.

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A man in a tan coat, white dress shirt and glasses sits on a bus looking out the window while carrying his phone. A woman in a pink tye-dye t-shirt sits in a car while staring at her steering wheel

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Lyft CEO says company is doing 'everything we can' to be ready for self-driving cars that will be here 'faster than you think'

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Lyft CEO David Risher standing in front of a gray wall with a white Lyft logo behind him.
Lyft CEO David Risher, who recently said the company is preparing for the changes to the industry that self-driving cars will bring.

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US airlines made nearly $7 billion in bag fees last year despite mishandling nearly 3 million of them — see how carriers compare

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Southwest Airlines passengers stand around dozens of bags during the carrier's December 2022 meltdown.
US airlines earned nearly $7 billion in baggage revenue in 2022, with American making the most among all carriers.

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Chase is opening airport lounges in the US as it takes a page from Amex's playbook — take a look at the first one

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The Chase Sapphire Lounge at Boston Logan International Airport, with blue couches, clear colored pillows, and art on the walls.

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Why Alaska is getting rid of several dozen jets in high demand by airlines after only flying them for roughly 5 years

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Alaska Airlines Airbus A321neo with the
Alaska Airlines is retiring the 10 remaining Airbus A321neo jets in its fleet by fall 2023 to become an all-Boeing operator.

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Take a look at 4 airline cabin concepts aiming to revolutionize air travel including a bunk-style bed in economy and a minibar in business class

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Air New Zealand Skynest with a flight attendant wearing purple and black looking inside.
The crew will change the bedding between each booking.

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Forget summer Fridays: These 9 European countries guarantee workers at least 5 weeks of paid vacation per year

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sailing harbour of the island Resö in Sweden.
American workers in their first year at a company take an average of 11 days of paid vacation per year.

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A retired Georgia couple is fighting back against a railroad company that wants to take land their family has owned for generations

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Don and Sally Garrett holding a sign reading,
Don and Sally Garrett oppose Sandersville Railroad's plans.

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How I went from working on cruise ships to taking more than 20 a year as a guest — and make a living doing it

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J. Alexander selfie on a cruise ship deck with pool in background
J. Alexander runs The Shiplife YouTube channel where he has more than 195,000 subscribers.

J. Alexander, The Shiplife on YouTube

Utah bicycling groups and Democrats call on Mitt Romney to rethink his comments calling bike lanes 'the height of stupidity'

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An ammended city limit sign welcomes visitors to town including more than 1000 mountain bikers competing in the 2010 24 Hours of Moab on October 8, 2010 in Moab, Utah.
An amended city limit sign welcomes visitors to town including more than 1000 mountain bikers competing in the 2010 24 Hours of Moab on October 8, 2010 in Moab, Utah.

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