The Latest Breaking News from Airbnb

Woman gets flown out to Nashville on Delta by man she’s never met. Then his girlfriend calls her: ‘He got us an Airbnb for a week’

A woman talks to a man named Malik on social media, and he offers to fly her and her best friend to Nashville, Tennessee. She gets a call from a woman claiming to be his girlfriend when she arrives. However, she makes the most of the free trip.

The Mary Sue · Apr 11

Workers at LA stadium threaten World Cup strike amid anger over ICE

Unite Here co-president demands improvement in working conditions and urges Fifa to keep ICE away from matches

The Guardian - US · Apr 11

Florida woman drove 11 hours for an Airbnb stay. She discovers carpets stained with blood and the manager is like: ‘Relax, we cleaned it up’

Lauren Laudermilk, known as @themovieofmylife on TikTok, recently shared a truly unsettling video detailing her month-long Airbnb rental nightmare in Florida, where she discovered blood splattered throughout the entire property. Her experience quickly went viral, becoming another entry in the increasingly popular “Airbnb horror stories” genre on the platform. 

The Mary Sue · Apr 10

5 Popular Side Gigs That Cross the $600 Tax Reporting Threshold

Here are some of the most popular hustles that can easily hit that $600 level.

GOBankingRates · Apr 9

10 of the most wishlisted US Airbnbs for 2026, from a live-in sculpture to a floating cottage

These are some of the most in-demand rentals across America

The Independent UK · Apr 9

'I Like Dave Ramsey, But He's Wrong': Entrepreneur Defends Airbnbs as Money Expert Calls Them a 'Terrible Idea'

Airbnb host refutes Dave Ramsey's view that managing an Airbnb property is a hassle with high risk and cost factors over time.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

North Carolina’s New Rules for Short-Term Rental Properties

North Carolina’s booming short-term rental market has become a magnet for investors, homeowners, and travelers alike. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo have reshaped how people experience the state. But with rapid growth has come increasing scrutiny from local governments and communities.…

Budget and the Bees · Apr 8

Bachelor party turns violent when groom shoots dead friend outside an Airbnb, cops say

The groom was arrested for second-degree murder, police said

The Independent UK · Apr 8

‘That link doesn’t work’: Woman books AirBnb for her bachelorette weekend. Then her friend tries to view the house

A woman booked an Airbnb for a bachelorette trip. But nobody could have expected what happened next.

The Mary Sue · Apr 5

Saturday Night Live: Jack Black’s fifth time as host leads to standout episode

The comedian/musician joins a rare club in an episode filled with surprise cameos and genuinely funny skits

The Guardian - US · Apr 5