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Tesla received a ride-hailing permit this week from Arizona regulators, opening the door for the automaker to begin operating a robotaxi service in the state. A spokesperson with Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) told TechCrunch the automaker applied for a Transportation Network Company (TNC) permit on November 13. Tesla met the requirements to operate as a TNC and is permitted as of November 17, according to ADOT. The permit is the final regulatory step to launch a robotaxi service in Arizona, a state that has become a hub of autonomous vehicle technology testing and development. Waymo, the Alphabet-owned self-driving company and the…

Southwest Airlines is making a handful of improvements to its customer experience just in time for the busy holiday travel season.On Monday, the Dallas-based carrier announced that its team has strategically and creatively designed its November 2025 schedule to match capacity with demand during the week of Thanksgiving, following FAA cuts prompted by the government shutdown. Additionally, Southwest is expanding its participation in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID, making travel more seamless at airports in Atlanta, New York (LaGuardia), Portland, Seattle, and Salt Lake City. This comes after a successful pilot program launch in Denver last month.Meanwhile, Rapid Rewards Members enrolled…

Venture capital firm Atomico’s annual State of European Tech report is out and it shows investment is trending upwards. But this year’s edition goes beyond the usual assessment of the tech ecosystem; it has become a piece of advocacy that reflects a broader shift: European startups and investors are increasingly turning to lobbying. “It’s no longer enough to show how far we’ve come. It’s critical, too, that we use those insights to point the way forward,” said the report’s author, Tom Wehmeier, who is also a partner at Atomico and the firm’s head of intelligence. This includes four policy recommendations…

by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Tue November 18, 2025 The top ten most trending destinations for the next year include some of the world’s most beautiful natural scenery, biodiversity and human cultural traditions, according to American Express Travel’s annual Trending Destinations list. The list is compiled with data from global American Express Card Member travel bookings and insights from Amex Travel’s network of travel consultants. The top ten destinations are as follows: Indian HimalayasKillarney, IrelandLas Vegas, NevadaMarrakech, MoroccoMarbella, SpainOkinawa Islands, JapanPanama City, PanamaPapagayo Peninsula, Costa RicaSan Juan Mountains, ColoradoSt. Julian’s, Malta “Travel is an incredible passion for our Card Members,…

The Trump administration announced Tuesday it would provide Constellation Energy with a $1 billion loan to restart a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island. The energy company said last year it would reopen the reactor, which had been shuttered since 2019, after Microsoft committed to purchasing all the electricity from the 835 megawatt power plant for two decades. Constellation estimated the project would cost $1.6 billion, and it expects to complete the refurbishment in 2028.  Terms of Microsoft’s deal with Constellation weren’t disclosed. Analysts at Jefferies have estimated the tech company might be paying about $110 to $115 per megawatt-hour…

LOS ANGELES — Jeep’s new Recon all-electric SUV will start at $65,000, the American SUV brand announced Tuesday when it officially revealed the vehicle.The 2026 Jeep Recon has been years in the making, as the idea of an electric vehicle inspired by the brand’s iconic off-road Wrangler SUV was first revealed in 2021. It is expected to begin production early next year at a plant in Mexico.The Recon, revealed Tuesday ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show, includes familiar, boxy Jeep styling as well as removable doors, a spare tire on the rear and open-air roof — all synonymous with…

American Cruise Lines announced that American Pioneer, its newest ship, was christened in Key West, Florida, on Monday, Nov. 10. The celebration included cruise guests, local partners, community members and remarks from Charles B. Robertson, President & CEO of American Cruise Lines, as well as American Pioneer’s godmother, Danise “Dee Dee” Henriquez, Mayor of Key West.  The inaugural cruise followed the company’s new 16-day Grand Florida Coast & Keys itinerary, which explores both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of Florida. Key West is a regular 2-day stop on the new itinerary and offers 20 different shore excursions, including a visit to Dry…

Intuit has signed a multi-year contract worth more than $100 million with OpenAI, enabling its tax and financial apps to operate within ChatGPT and expanding the company’s use of OpenAI’s models across its products. Intuit said its tools, such as TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, will be accessible through ChatGPT, allowing users to ask questions and complete tasks such as estimating tax refunds, reviewing credit options, or managing business finances. With users’ permission, Intuit’s apps will be able to access their financial data to generate responses and complete tasks, like sending marketing messages or issuing invoice reminders. Customers will…

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department is breaking off several of its main offices and giving their responsibilities to other federal agencies, an early look at how President Donald Trump could fulfill his campaign pledge to close the department entirely.Offices that serve the nation’s schools and colleges would go to departments ranging from Labor to Interior. Education officials say the moves won’t affect the money Congress gives states, schools and colleges. They didn’t say whether current department staff would keep their jobs.Since he took office, Trump has called for the dismantling of the Education Department, saying it has been overrun…

Allegiant Air customers might not be out of the woods despite lifted FAA restrictions and improving air travel conditions in the wake of last week’s resolution to the government shutdown.That’s because more than 1,400 Allegiant pilots plan to hold a nationwide picket at nearly two dozen airport bases across the country on Tuesday, including at airports in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Seattle. “Allegiant Air pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 2118, will hold a nationwide picket on Nov. 18, at 10 a.m. local time to demand a fair contract and an end to ongoing negotiation delays,” Teamsters Local 2118…