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‘This is not a World Cup for the people’: residents in host cities sound alarm over housing affordability

Organizers fear Fifa event will deepen crisis as short-term listings proliferate and sweeps displace unhoused people

The Guardian - US

I’ve been to more than 120 cities – these are the six best in Europe for a solo summer break

Having visited many European cities alone, Lydia Swinscoe shares her top picks for culture, great food and intriguing neighbourhoods in 2026

The Independent UK

US hotel operators say promised boon from hosting World Cup hasn’t materialized yet

U.S. hotels say the promised economic boon from the World Cup hasn’t materialized yet for them

The Independent UK

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Chalmers delivers 2026 budget speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

French streamer PrinceofParis allegedly exposed after Airbnb host interrupts livestream

French streamer PrinceofParis faced online scrutiny after an Airbnb host unexpectedly appeared during a livestream from a supposed luxury castle. The influencer abruptly ended the broadcast, fueling speculation about the authenticity of his opulent lifestyle. The incident has sparked widespread debate about the reality behind influencers' online personas, with no…

The Times of India

ChudTheBuilder breaks silence after Nashville arrest and shocking FBI questioning over restaurant dispute

Dalton ChudTheBuilder has responded after being arrested in Nashville following a reported restaurant dispute. The streamer claimed FBI officials and a domestic terrorist detective questioned him while he spent nearly 13 hours in custody. He denied intentionally refusing to pay for food and said he never received his full meal.…

The Times of India

Short-stay Street: in some parts of Sydney, Airbnb guests outnumber residents

Councillors are pushing for a ban on short-term rentals, particularly in inner-city suburbs – where vacancy rates can be as low as 1%

The Guardian - AU

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Airbnb says AI now pens 60% of its code as tech firms trim teams

Airbnb's CEO revealed that nearly 60% of code was AI-generated last quarter, accelerating feature development and improving API partner tools. AI also boosts customer support, resolving 40% of issues without human intervention. Managers are increasingly using AI coding tools, though future team structures remain uncertain.

The Economic Times

Uber's Annual Product Showcase Reveals It Is Coming for Airbnb and Booking

Uber is evolving into a travel concierge, integrating hotel bookings, Vrbo rentals, and air taxis while adding AI features to capture the $1.1 trillion online travel booking market.

MarketBeat

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky warns two types of people won’t survive the AI era: ‘pure people managers’ and workers who resist change

Brian Chesky, the cofounder and CEO of $84.4 billion short-term rental giant Airbnb, says managers need to do more than meetings to stay afloat in the AI era.

Fortune

Rental Registration Rule: Why Listing a Spare Room Now Requires Approval in Many U.S. Cities

The rental world just tightened its belt, and spare-room hosts across America are feeling the squeeze. Listing a room no longer means snapping a few photos and hitting “publish,” because in many cities, local approval now sits between homeowners and potential income. Major booking platforms have been forced to enforce…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Ahead of Airbnb Earnings, Here Is What Barchart Options Data Shows for ABNB Stock

Airbnb is set to report its fiscal Q1 earnings tomorrow (May 7) after market close. Options traders are currently positioned for upside in ABNB stock after its quarterly release.

Barchart

Are Wall Street Analysts Bullish on Airbnb Stock?

While Airbnb has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff turned his earnings call into a vodcast. Why other Fortune 500 CEOs might follow

The stodgy earnings call is morphing into a new kind of corporate performance, designed to be watched, clipped, and shared.

Fortune

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Evening Standard

Growth Kitchen eyes £100m in sales as unique concept taps into delivery boom

Co-founder Tom Gatz said the model is like the ‘Airbnb of professional kitchens’.

Barchart

Jobs, Earnings and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter a big week following last week's Federal Reserve meeting and mega-cap technology earnings convergence, with focus now shifting to Friday's April jobs report at 8:30am that will provide insights into labor market health amid geopolitical uncertainties and energy-driven economic pressures.

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Dad Found Lifeless In Colombia Was Looking For New Wife After His Previous Marriage Failed

A New York City father’s hopeful journey to find love in Colombia ended in a gruesome tragedy.

The Independent UK

There’s been no World Cup windfall for Airbnb – and hosts are surprised

Despite spending thousands of dollars on renovations, some homeowners are finding their properties vacant as they hold out for premium rates that many fans are now unwilling to pay

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The Independent UK

New York plumber murdered on trip to Colombia to meet his potential new wife

Remains of 51- year-old Nachum Israel Eber were found in a bloody wardrobe left on the street in Bogotá, according to report

The Independent UK

Revealed: The best UK holiday cottage companies, according to experts

Exclusive: Getaway providers such as the Landmark Trust, Unique Cottages and English Heritage all feature on the list

The Independent UK

Are UK staycations on the rise? Conflict abroad and rising fuel prices push travellers to domestic stays

Airbnb, Haven and Butlins have all reported an increase in interest in UK holidays

The Independent UK

Teen accused of killing Airbnb host and fleeing to Dubai hours after arriving in UK

Enzo Bettamio, then aged 16, had arrived in the UK on a flight from Los Angeles on April 5 2024

Barchart

Wells Fargo Says the Time Is Here for Airbnb Stock to Shine. Are You Ready to Take a Gamble on ABNB?

Wells Fargo just upgraded ABNB stock, citing a major inflection point for the company.

The Independent UK

World Cup host city to offer free train travel to fans after New Jersey transport row

New Jersey announced last week that fans will have to pay $150 (£111) return fare from central New York to the MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches

The Times of India

Inside the secret work-life rules of Jensen Huang, Elon Musk and other top CEOs of the world: No emails, no large meetings and power naps

The way senior leaders run companies is shifting in quiet but noticeable ways. Some of the biggest names in business are stepping away from long-standing office habits and replacing them with routines that might look unusual from the outside. At companies like Nvidia, Airbnb, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Twilio,…

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