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Aditi Shrikant

Aditi Shrikant

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    The world’s longest nonstop flight now lasts 18.5 hoursThe world’s longest nonstop flight now lasts 18.5 hours
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    And you’ll probably never take it.

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    The psychology behind the pre-hurricane run to the grocery storeThe psychology behind the pre-hurricane run to the grocery store
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    Why some people buy Pop-Tarts and liquor before a hurricane — and some people don’t prepare at all.

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    Why some people don’t tip their Uber driversWhy some people don’t tip their Uber drivers
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    The app is impersonal enough that many riders don’t feel compelled to tip.

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    A European airline shuttered abruptly. Budget companies are struggling.A European airline shuttered abruptly. Budget companies are struggling.
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    Primera Air shuttered, leaving budget airlines to wonder if the long-haul, low-fare flight is possible.

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    Touring colleges is already expensive. This new service offers a $25,000 luxury version.Touring colleges is already expensive. This new service offers a $25,000 luxury version.
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    Now, 16-year-olds can jet set from campus to campus to tour universities.

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    Kidz Bop’s “censored” songs aren’t just annoying — they’re problematicKidz Bop’s “censored” songs aren’t just annoying — they’re problematic
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    A children’s media expert on what Kidz Bop censorship says about how sex and violence are perceived in America.

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    The gig economy isn’t going anywhere. 4 experts explain why.The gig economy isn’t going anywhere. 4 experts explain why.
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    The online platform economy is a small but growing part of the gig economy.

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    The many, many controversies over grooming on the subway and the bus, explainedThe many, many controversies over grooming on the subway and the bus, explained
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    Why shaving on the train is a loaded issue.

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    Can guided tours save Airbnb?
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    How Airbnb is ducking government regulations with pottery classes and nature walks.

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    Putting movie theaters in airports sounds like a great idea. Here’s why it’s not.Putting movie theaters in airports sounds like a great idea. Here’s why it’s not.
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    Your wish to enjoy the latest blockbuster on your layover will probably not come true.

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