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Palm Springs home values in ‘free-fall’ after city cracks down on Airbnb

Palm Springs home values are in a free-fall after the city began cracking down on short-term rental permits, according to the Los Angeles Times. Call it “Airbn-bust,” after years of complaints from residents in the desert enclave, the city passed an ordin

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These Dreamy Airbnbs Are Less Than $100 a Night

Looking for a remarkably affordable Airbnb? We found a number of excellent options around the country that go for under $100 per night.

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The World’s Last Blockbuster Has Been Transformed Into an Airbnb—and It Costs Just $4 Per Night

For the cost of a video rental, you can spend the night in the world's last remaining Blockbuster store, located in Bend, Oregon.

Science & Technology | Technology

Airbnb Revamps Corporate Governance, Tying Bonuses to Safety - Bloomberg

Airbnb Inc. is laying the groundwork for a public market debut later this year, announcing a new corporate governance strategy that values safety, sustainability, diversity and accountability.

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Is your Airbnb host spying on you with a hidden camera? Use this simple trick to find out.

A cybersecurity expert has identified a simple trick anyone can use to find out whether their Airbnb host might be monitoring them from afar.

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Airbnb plans to verify 100% of its listings in response to the California mass shooting

Airbnb has announced plans to verify every single one of its hosts and listings after October's mass shooting, alongside several other safety initiatives.

Miscellaneous | Other Stories

Barbie lists her real-life Malibu Dreamhouse on AirBNB for $60 a night

The pink palace will be listed for only $60 a night to commemorate Barbie brand’s 60th anniversary and can only be booked once.

News | Israel/Jewish Community

Consequences Of Anti-Semitism: University Of Texas Faculty No Longer Able To Use Airbnb On School Business

As Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief Ben Shapiro reported last November, home rental company Airbnb recently instituted a

Politics | BDS

Airbnb is doing the Democrats' dirty work | TheHill

Current Democrat messaging about free speech and two states is a stall tactic. When the dust settles, from top to bottom, the Democrats will own the anti-Semitism of BDS.

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Florida governor goes after Airbnb over West Bank decision

Ron DeSantis calls for sanctions against the company to 'make them feel the heat,' saying their policy of delisting homes in settlements deliberately targets Jews

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After Airbnb settlement snub, an all-Israel rental site goes live

OlehStay welcomes 'any listing, anywhere in Israel' in response to global hospitality service's decision to remove Israeli homes in the West Bank from its listings

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Israeli Minister Urges Airbnb Boycott, Talks up Rival Service

An Israeli cabinet minister called on Wednesday for a boycott of Airbnb and promoted one of its rivals, escalating the government’s...

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Airbnb: This couple endured a nightmare experience during LA stay

A Boston couple got the scare of their lives during an Airbnb stay in Los Angeles, ending with broken glass, police helicopters and thousands of dollars lost.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

What Airbnb Did to New York City - CityLab

Airbnb’s effects on the city’s housing market have been dramatic, a report suggests. And other cities could soon see the same pattern.

Business & Finance | Business

Outdoorsy, the ‘Airbnb of RVs,’ rolls up $25 million in fresh funding

According to serial entrepreneur Jeff Cavins, more than 35 million people each year look to rent an RV -- 38 percent of them so-called millennials. Yet they..

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Airbnb now lets you book with a 50% deposit | VentureBeat

Airbnb announced that it will now let guests book with a deposit, marking a notable shift from the current state of play that requires you to pay the full amount up front.

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Stay in Your Own ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ With These Wes Anderson-Themed Vacations

Eight Airbnb rentals available now for people looking to take a Wes Anderson-themed vacation.

Miscellaneous | Interesting Stuff

Would You Become an Airbnb Host for a Down Payment?

All you have to do is share your home with strangers for three years

Business & Finance | Business & Finance

How much money people are really earning from Uber, Airbnb, and 7 more "side hustles"

If you're looking to make some extra money, these are the average incomes for nine different side jobs.

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Santa Monica convicts its first Airbnb host under tough home-sharing laws

Santa Monica, which last year passed some of the nation’s toughest regulations on short-term rentals, has now convicted its first Airbnb host under the new law, prosecutors said. 

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You can book Aaron Paul's ridiculously gorgeous home for $400 on Airbnb

If you've ever wondered how a Breaking Bad star lives, it's in a palatial, two-bedroom house in the bustling city of Boise, Idaho. And now's your chance to get a taste of the action.

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You can rent this Vincent van Gogh-inspired Airbnb for just $10 a night | The Verge

In order to publicize an upcoming exhibition on the domestic spaces painted by Vincent van Gogh, the Art Institute of Chicago has recreated one of van Gogh's most famous paintings — The Bedroom —...