'The animals don't know what you've won' – inside Thibaut Pinot's farm life as the Tour de France visits his hometown Frenchman says farming 'teaches you to let go' Cycling Weekly · Jul 17
Viral San Diego Airbnb Mystery Explodes After Family Finds Framed Photo of Themselves on Stranger's Wall A family found a decade-old photo of themselves in a San Diego Airbnb. Experts say stock photo licensing means any family snapped in public could become wall art. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s X account was hijacked in an AI slop hack Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky appears to have been the target of a cyberattack, sources tell Fortune. Fortune · Jul 16
Family Notices One Bizarre Detail In Framed Photo Inside Airbnb That Sent Them ‘Spiralling’ A family was stunned after discovering an old photo of themselves displayed inside their San Diego Airbnb. Bored Panda · Jul 16
How many of Holyrood's MSPs are landlords or have second homes? See the list THERE are 18 MSPs in the Scottish Parliament who are landlords, and nine who have second homes, commercial properties or shares in real estate… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
Bunkerhill Health raises $55 million to put AI agents to work inside hospitals Backed by Sequoia's Alfred Lin and Khosla Ventures, this startup is betting that healthcare's real AI opportunity isn't diagnosis—it's process. Fortune · Jul 16
Revealed: Bucharest tourists hiring rentals that could collapse in an earthquake Exclusive: More than 200 illegal holiday properties found in buildings at the highest level of seismic risk The Guardian - UK · Jul 16
Family rents San Diego Airbnb. Then they notice pictures of themselves on the wall, taken 10 years earlier: ‘We can’t make this up’ Who else got goosebumps? We Got This Covered · Jul 15
Airbnb guests shockingly discover old picture of themselves in ‘random’ rental listing The family was admiring the decorations in their rental home before they looked closer The Independent UK · Jul 15
Airbnb Guests Make Creepy Discovery After Recognising Their Family Photo Hanging on the Wall A family vacationing in California discovers a decade-old photo of themselves in their Airbnb, sparking viral intrigue and questions about privacy and coincidences. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
Airbnb’s new guest requested access for pets. When he checked out, her cleaner called and refused to clean the property: ‘Definitely a court case’ It is going to need more than a spit and shine to fix this. We Got This Covered · Jul 14
Woman escapes an $800 Airbnb in Maine with infant. Airbnb’s alleged response?: ‘The host provided what she needed to’ So much for peace of mind. We Got This Covered · Jul 14
Billionaires warned New York would scare off business. Anthropic and Airbnb just made their biggest bets on the city yet Not only are they expanding their footprint, they’re also doubling headcount. Anthropic said it plans to have more than 1,000 employees by end of year. Fortune · Jul 10
Airbnb buys massive NYC office despite long-standing conflict over short-term rentals IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 9
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Airbnb buys $81M HQ in New York – after city’s strict clampdown on company’s short-term rentals New York City’s 2023 short-term rental rules require hosts to register and limit Airbnb-style rentals, with city officials saying the restrictions protect housing and prevent illegal hotel operations
We Got This Covered · Jul 9 ‘Could’ve killed my dog’: Florida woman books an Airbnb, but landscapers suddenly show up unannounced The host never mentioned a scheduled landscaping visit.
The Times of India · Jul 9 Airbnb was so broke in 2008 that its founders sold Obama and McCain cereal boxes just to keep the company alive long enough for investors to notice In a bold and unconventional move, Airbnb's founders turned to selling novelty cereal boxes, including Obama O's and Cap'n McCain's, to generate essential funds for their fledgling startup. This unique marketing strategy not only brought in critical early revenue but also caught the eye of the media and potential investors,…
International Business Times · Jul 9 The AI Race Between Washington And Beijing Continues. U.S. Lawmakers Are Scrutinizing The Use Of Chinese Models As Artificial intelligence becomes another front in the contest between Washington and Beijing, U.S. lawmakers are examining the growing use of Chinese artificial intelligence models by American companies.
We Got This Covered · Jul 8 Airbnb guests hear a strange noise coming from the wardrobe. They open the door and find the host sitting inside, scrolling on his phone The host apparently thought they wouldn’t find him.
International Business Times UK · Jul 7 Woman Passes Off Airbnb as Her Own Home and Invites Friends, Family and a Priest to Bless It A renter in Ilocos Norte held a house blessing in an Airbnb property without paying, sparking a viral controversy on Filipino social media. The owner alleges unpaid stays and a fraudulent purchase attempt.
Bored Panda · Jul 7 60 Airbnb Blunders That Might Have You Booking A Boring Hotel Room Instead Live like a local, they said. But what they failed to mention was that this also often means you might have to endure cockroaches in the bathroom, a nosy host spying on you, last-minute cancellations, fake listings, and exorbitant fees. The internet is awash with Airbnb horror stories and posts…
The Times of India · Jul 6 Who was TikTok star itgirlbri? Influencer dies after targeted Miramar shooting TikTok influencer itgirlbri died following a targeted drive-by shooting in Florida. She was one of three people inside a Lamborghini SUV which came under gunfire. The vehicle was reportedly leaving an Airbnb party early on July 5. Police believe the Lamborghini was deliberately targeted by a white BMW. Authorities are…
MarketBeat · Jul 4 Why Flywire and Airbnb Could Be Quiet Winners of a Ceasefire A post-ceasefire travel rebound could benefit Flywire (FLYW) and Airbnb (ABNB), two stocks analysts rate favorably amid solid recent revenue growth and improving earnings outlooks.
Fortune · Jul 3 Airbnb offered $750 to Americans to open up their homes during the World Cup—mostly women took it up and now they’re earning thousands The average host short-term rental host will get a $3,000 payday for renting out their space during the World Cup. Women are jumping on the opportunity.
The Conversation · Jul 2 Can tighter rules on short-stay rentals help the long-term market? There is a crisis of rental housing across Australia. Areas in major cities and regional Australia alike are facing extremely low rental stock and record high rents.