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Recruiting Startup Hunt Club Raises $40M to Disrupt How Companies Find Talent
CHICAGO— CHICAGO, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- hunting club , a recruiting startup that leverages the power of connections and technology to help companies find top talent, announces its $40…
Persistent recession fears weigh on equity futures
Investors are losing hope that the Fed can avoid…
Generation Rent backs Labor bid to regulate Airbnb…
However, the campaigning group has spoken out against this form of regulation, preferring a more convoluted system of regulation proposed by Labor backbench MP Rachael Maskell.
Maskell wants councils to be able to issue…
🌱 250 Firefighters Respond to Blaze + Airbnb Chicago Restaurant Guide
Hi there, Chicago! Today's issue includes:♟️ An annual chess tournament associates CPS students with cops🗳️ Ja'Mal Green lands first place in Chicago mayoral election🍽️ Airbnb just launched a Chicago Restaurant Guide PS A single Michael…
‘The Holiday’ won’t get a sequel, but that won’t stop us from wanting one
Just like the heroines of Nancy Meyersthe 2006 romantic comedy, Vacations, I'd like to trade places, not with another woman from around the world, but with the hopeful version of myself who believed a sequel to this festive classic was…
Nearly 11,000 properties became second homes or vacation rentals last year – Generation Rent
Nearly 11,000 properties have become second homes or seasonal rentals between 2021 and 2022, the equivalent of around 29 per day.
According to Generation Rent, which collated municipal tax data from the…
Gove defends lower housing targets to avoid Tory revolt
A fall in housing targets in the face of a massive revolt by Tory MPs makes the government look “strong”, said Michael Gove.The government watered down local housing targets to avoid the first major Commons rebellion from…
‘Short Circuit’ superfan Richard Bates bought a house used in the movie
In 1987, Richard Bates watched "Short Circuit" for the premiere of "A Thousand Times." Now he owns the house and rents it out as an Airbnb property. #k5evening
ASTORIA, Ore. — In 1987 when Richard Bates was a…
Ashdown Forest Photo wins National Photography Competition
Nextdoor, the neighborhood network, today revealed the winner of the national #LoveYourNeighbourhood competition, which invited Britons across the country to capture the beauty of their neighborhoods through photography.Ashdown Forest taken…
15 Key Moments During Sam Shank’s Days at Airbnb-owned HotelTonight
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Sam Shank and HotelTonight have had a significant impact on the competitive landscape of the travel industry. We've picked out 15 pivotal events that helped define Shank's legacy as co-founder and CEO as he embarks on a…
A couple paid for their holiday by renting out their driveway for £9 a day
A thrifty Scottish couple who rent their driveway for £9 a day have managed to pocket enough money for a holiday in Malaga (Picture: Ruth Lewis/Media Scotland)A thrifty wife who rents out her driveway for £9 a day has earned…
I rented my driveway and it paid for my holiday in Spain – here’s how you can do it too
A SAVVY woman has managed to pay for her holiday in Spain with an unusual method.
Ruth Lewis managed to pocket £1,500 by simply renting out her driveway to motorists who needed it.
2Ruth Lewis, 41, rents her driveway as a scramble and has…
My car company is like Netflix and Airbnb – you can drive a premium SUV for peanuts and I…
It's not often someone starts their own automotive business.
But that's exactly what Alain Visser had to do - after convincing the people who paid him, that is.
3Alain Visser created Lynk & Co after 30 years serving major car…
Caravan and camping holidays: Europe’s best destination – camping ‘in the…
Campervan holidays have seen a resurgence in popularity over the past couple of years, with many people now taking charge of their own campervan conversions to travel the world. Pippa and her boyfriend Benn are one such couple, who managed…
Oil production cuts on the table ahead of Russian sanctions
OPEC+, a group of 23 oil-producing nations led by Saudi Arabia and Russia, will meet on Sunday to decide the next phase of production policy.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOPEC and non-OPEC oil producers could impose deeper oil…
Families of tourists found dead in Mexico Airbnb plan to file a complaint
NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — A press conference was held Thursday with the mothers who lost their children last month in Mexico to carbon monoxide poisoning at an Airbnb.
Courtez Hall's parents Jordan Marshall and Kandace…
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Fed-tracked inflation gauge slows to 6%, still highWASHINGTON (AP) — A closely watched measure of inflation by the Federal Reserve declined but remained elevated in October, likely bolstering the Fed's intention to keep…
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Mexico tells US it wants to keep talking about trade disputesMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's economy secretary has proposed a new round of talks with the United States over a dispute over Mexico's energy sector. Mexico hopes…
“If I can do it, you can do it” – American woman froze her eggs in London for 1/3…
Over the past decade, the United States has seen its slowest population growth because people are waiting longer to have children. According to New York TimesDelaying having a baby was a choice more readily available to the middle and…
David Bonderman’s Family Office opens up to the world’s rich
(Bloomberg) - The family office of private equity legend David Bonderman is looking to raise money from other ultra-wealthy members of the world as it seeks to expand.
Wildcat Capital Management…
The top destinations for 2022 and 2023 travel trends, revealed
Key points to remember
In 2022, travelers sought pools, beaches and iconic cities as their top destinations.
With destinations such as Spain, Australia and New Zealand trending for 2023, gift international travel with an Airbnb Gift Card…
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In a "Nixon to China" development, Airbnb aims to legitimize your…
Britain is little better prepared for future pandemics
By Alistair SmoutLONDON, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Britain is only marginally better prepared for a new pandemic than it was for COVID-19, the former head of Britain's vaccine task force said on Wednesday. , criticizing the dismantling of certain…
The best new Airbnb categories – from hanoks to the top of the world
Halt your vacation plans, folks. Airbnb has added an extremely useful feature to its site that helps potential travelers choose their stay based on vibe, accessibility, and popularity. The six new categories added to Airbnb will allow…
Martin Agency’s Cavallo appointed to global leadership role, will remain CEO of Martin
Martin Agency CEO Kristen Cavallo has been appointed to lead agency IPG MullenLowe Group as global CEO. (Photo courtesy of IPG)
After considering leaving the advertising industry, Kristen Cavallo is working hard.
The leader of The Martin…
Airbnb requires ID verification for UK bookings
Hosts and guests will now be subject to more checks (Airbnb)Reservation stays on Airbnb just got a little more complicated, as you will now need to verify your identity to complete your order.This change landed on November 16 and affects…
Airbnb now requires official ID verification for UK bookings
BBooking stays on Airbnb just got a little more complicated, as you'll now need to verify your identity to complete your order.This change landed on November 16 and affects stays in the UK and 35 other destinations, including the US,…
Airbnb knows it’s making too much money now
Social media was abuzz last month with anecdotal reports from Airbnb Inc. hosts of a collapse in bookings. There were precious few signs of that in Tuesday's earnings report from the…
Airbnb rules start in London, few hosts ask for a license
A month after London began licensing Airbnb, Vrbo and other short-term accommodation (STA) - only a handful of applications have been received.
According to the town hall, only 20 applications are being examined.
Meanwhile,…
Company Highlights: Asbestos Prices, Ukrainian Grains
ST. LOUIS (AP) — A St. Louis jury has ruled that Ford Motor Co. and other companies should pay a Missouri family $6 million over allegations that a woman's death was caused by a exposure to asbestos, including dust generated…