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'Rs 15 lakh alimony to ex-wife': Techie who died by suicide at Noida Supernova had 7-8 lakh due left on divorce settlement; he had also borrowed Rs 30 lakh for son's treatment

A 28-year-old software engineer died by suicide at Noida's Supernova building on Saturday. A court had ordered him to pay his former wife Rs 15 lakh in alimony after their divorce, and he was also carrying a Rs 30 lakh loan taken for his premature son's hospital treatment. Police are…

The Economic Times · 21h ago

Airbnb Traveller Hit With A$1,700 Damage Claim After Host Allegedly Uses an AI-Generated Flood Image

An Airbnb guest challenged an A$1,700 damage claim over a disputed toilet photo. Airbnb later rejected the host's reimbursement request.

International Business Times UK · 22h ago

‘Rs 3.5 lakh weekly rental for a 3BHK’: Man compares expensive living costs in Europe with India after his one-week stay in a Barcelona Airbnb

Indian founder shared a video of his three bedroom Airbnb in Barcelona after the one week stay cost him Rs 3.5 lakh. His walkthrough of the apartment, paired with his comments on cost of living in Europe, sparked a debate online, with several users questioning the comparison he drew with…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

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Fears thousands of Glasgow Airbnbs could be operating illegally

THOUSANDS of short-term lets are being advertised in Glasgow despite fewer than 800 licences having been granted by the city council, figures reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

Kurt Cobain’s old apartment is now an Airbnb for Nirvana fans

Kurt Cobain’s former studio apartment in downtown Olympia has made its debut as an Airbnb listing, allowing fans a chance to stay where Nirvana’s iconic music was birthed. The cozy apartment, available for a minimum of two nights at $250 to $300 per night, features original decor and memorabilia from…

The Times of India · Sep 30

Book Lovers Are Paying £175 a Night to Work in a Scottish Bookshop — and It's Booked Until 2028

Experience a unique holiday at The Open Book in Wigtown, Scotland's National Book Town. Run a second-hand bookshop, enjoy self-catering accommodation, and immerse yourself in the literary scene.

International Business Times UK · Sep 30

Fantasist stabbed woman to death in London Airbnb flat after she rejected him, court hears

University drop-out Deepak Sandhu is accused of the murder of Xiaoqing Kein in her air BnB bedsit in Old Brompton Road

Evening Standard · Sep 29

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Trump just turned the US government into a tech-bro fever dream

ANALYSIS: The president tried to reassure everybody that the new, eminently hackable system probably wouldn’t get hacked straight away, while acknowledging that it eventually would. And then Marco Rubio was forced to position a flipbook as a technological innovation, writes Holly Baxter

The Independent UK · Sep 29

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says he spends three hours a day on recruitment—and if his hiring managers don't like his input, he tells them to leave

'I probably spend three hours a day recruiting,' Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says. And he admits he stole the idea from his friend, ChatGPT boss Sam Altman.

Fortune · Sep 28

My holiday was full of tantrums and hangry meltdowns. And it wasn’t the kids who were to blame

For 20 years I have made sure everyone gets where they need to be, with the least possible drama. Now suddenly I’m the one who needs looking after, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK · Sep 27

Kansas City Airbnb host says the house where both his kids were born was left with smashed doors, stripped chandeliers, and nearly $20K in damage

“I hope you get the help you need and deserve.”

We Got This Covered · Sep 27

Homes for Europe: can the EU’s Affordable Housing Act deliver?

The European Union is making a new move to tackle the continent's housing crisis, with the European Commission’s Affordable Housing Act designed to authorise cities to curb soaring housing costs.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 26

Where is Sense and Sensibility filmed? The beautiful locations from the new adaptation

From a stone-clad mansion in Dorset to a shabby cottage on Dartmoor, these are the destinations that form the backdrop to the new Austen interpretation

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Homeowners in London making money from illegal Airbnb-style lets face new tax-led crackdown

Exclusive: Westminster City Council is seeking to get access to HMRC income and tax data to enforce widely-flouted rules on short-term lets

Evening Standard · Sep 25

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Bored Panda · Sep 24

93 Hotel And Airbnb Fails That Might Make You Inspect Every Booking Photo Twice

Booking a hotel or Airbnb room comes with a huge gamble — you’re never quite sure if what you’re seeing is what you’re actually getting. Still, some travelers took that gamble and booked anyway. One person found a sink placed directly inside the shower, while another found completely ridiculous AI-generated…

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

Airbnb host befuddled after finding out guests left her home covered in candle wax and stains: ‘What were they doing?’

"I just want these people off Airbnb."

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Can you earn rental income by letting out your flat on Airbnb for homestay? What homeowners need to know as similar case sparks protests in a Ghaziabad housing society

If someone is found running a homestay or Airbnb-like service in your society, what can you do? Legally, the society’s first step should be a written notice to the owner, pointing to the specific byelaw being broken and backed by evidence. If the owner still doesn't stop, the RWA's real…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Ghaziabad society residents run hourly Airbnb stays from flats, protest erupts; Can a flat owner operate short-term homestay under law?

Ghaziabad Airbnb protest: Ghaziabad's Windsor Park residents have protested alleged Airbnb-style short-term and hourly rentals from residential flats, citing outsider movement and security concerns. Uttar Pradesh does allow regulated homestays in residential premises, but the 2025 policy was amended in 2026, raising the limit to eight rooms and 16 beds.…

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The Times of India · Sep 19

How a Connecticut carpenter turned $27,000 land into a $2.1M business

Chris Broomfield transformed five acres into a thriving hospitality business. His first A-frame cabin generated significant revenue after its 2018 listing. Subsequent unique cabins, like a treehouse, also achieved substantial financial success. Broomfield's ventures have now earned over $2.1 million in total revenue. He continues to expand his cabin empire…

We Got This Covered · Sep 18

Man rents Airbnb in Texas and finds a ‘river’ running through all the AC vents, ‘That’s Legionnaires disease waiting to happen’

Airbnb allegedly offered him $200 after he shared his experience online.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

In 2011, Ashton Kutcher, Guy Oseary and Ron Burkle invested $2.5 million in Airbnb; 5 years later, their stake was worth about $90 million as the startup became a global giant

Actor Ashton Kutcher was an early investor in Airbnb, joining in 2011. He and partners invested $2.5 million, which grew significantly. This investment was part of Kutcher's broader technology venture portfolio. He cofounded A-Grade Investments and Sound Ventures, backing many tech companies.

The Independent UK · Sep 18

From spare room to millions: How to master your side hustle finances

Treat your dream like a business from the beginning

The Times of India · Sep 17

Wisconsin farmer turns vintage trailer into Airbnb; income beats livestock sales

As farming challenges mount, many farmers are finding solace in agritourism. Brit Thompson has successfully transformed her Airstream trailer into a popular Airbnb rental, highlighting the trend's potential for financial stability. By tapping into agritourism, families can secure additional revenue streams, maintain ownership of their land, and engage in diversification…

International Business Times UK · Sep 16

Tiny Dorset Guesthouse Takes on Airbnb in Legal Fight Over Three Little Letters

A six-room guesthouse on the Isle of Portland is facing an Airbnb trademark opposition over its use of 'bnb', with the UK IPO now considering the case.

Fortune · Sep 16

1 in 3 Gen Z and millennials are stuck in their parents' home—now, Airbnb is swooping in with a $250 million fund for affordable rental homes

A record 25.2 million U.S. adults under the age of 35 lived with their parents last year. Airbnb is hoping to be “part of the solution” for affordable housing.

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