Hertz and Other Rental Car Agencies Turn to AI for Damage Detection
Hertz and other agencies are increasingly relying on scanners that use high-res imaging and A.I. to flag even tiny blemishes, and customers aren’t happy. Source link
On a Magical Italian Island, Swimming, Stone and Sea
Favignana, off the west coast of Sicily, is known for its stone quarries, clear waters and fabled fish. A writer explores by land and by water. Source link
T.S.A. Officially Tells Air Travelers They Can Keep Their Shoes On
Pointing to “layered screening,” Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, ended two decades of socks and bare feet at U.S. airport checkpoints. Source link
Did You Visit a U.S. National Park This Summer? We Want to Hear About It.
Budget and staffing cuts have left some national park sites struggling with routine maintenance and other challenges during their busiest season. Share your experience. Source link
Minimum retirement benefits when there’s no collective bargaining agreement
Dear PAO, I am 62 years old and I have worked for the same employer for the last 32 years. When I submitted my resignation letter last week, my employer informed me that I will not be receiving any retirement benefits because the company does not have an official retirement policy. Additionally, my contract does […]
Driving Cross Country? Here Are the Apps You Want.
On a road trip from New York to Los Angeles (and back), a writer found digital tools that helped her navigate and find a cornucopia of “weird attractions.” Source link
Chasing Solitude, and Dinosaurs, in Comanche National Grassland
The Comanche National Grassland rewards visitors with the chance to follow dinosaur tracks and feel the spine-tingling thrill of total solitude. Source link
TSA to End Shoe Removal Requirement at Airport Security Checkpoints
Most passengers had been required to remove their footwear at checkpoints since 2006, a policy later eased only for members of trusted traveler programs. Source link
How to Fly Long-Haul With a Baby
A little planning and a few handy tricks might make the daunting task less stressful. Source link
How to Have a Relaxed, Festive Vacation With a Baby in Tow
The co-founders of the outdoor goods brand ITA Leisure hosted an intimate gathering in the Caribbean with longtime friends and their young son. Source link