How to avoid vacation rental problems
Nicky Kelvin, senior director of content for the travel website, Points Guy UK, joins "CBS Mornings" with tips for renting a summer vacation home and the red flags to watch out for.
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Airbnb is tackling privacy concerns after several customers found hidden cameras at their rental properties. Airbnb requires hosts to disclose to guests prior to their stay if they have any cameras on their property. Anna Werner reports.
Obama, Brian Chesky unveil scholarship
Former President Obama and Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky have partnered to give scholarships to college students pursuing careers in public service. The $100 million initiative is aimed at recent grads who understand the financial worries of choosing a public service career.
2 minors killed in shooting at Pittsburgh party, police say
Pittsburgh police said in a news release that the shooting happened at about 12:30 a.m. during a party at a short-term rental property.
Airbnb CEO on travel while working remotely
Millions of Americans are still working remotely as the pandemic lingers on. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the future of travel and remote work, and why he's staying in Airbnbs for the next several months.
Grassroot efforts to help Ukraine
Many Americans are turning to Airbnb to directly send money to individual Ukrainians. According to Airbnb, more than 61,000 nights were booked in Ukraine on March 2 and 3. That's nearly $2 million in bookings. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss.
Airbnb suspends operations in Russia and Belarus
Earlier this week, Airbnb announced it would help shelter up to 100,000 refugees.
Couple creates innovative Airbnb on their farm
A Minnesota couple has come up with an innovative way to host people on their farm. The Larson's came up with the idea to renovate old grain bins to host Airbnb stays. CBS Minnesota's John Lauritsen shares their story.
Spend a night in the "Home Alone" house, booby traps included
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal.
Blockbuster store hosts 90s-themed sleepover
The world's last Blockbuster video store is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime 90s-themed sleepover for only $4. The store manager of the Oregon location is converting it into an Airbnb for three nights in September, and lucky guests can watch movies or play video games in a makeshift living room — complete with a sofa bed, VCR cassette player and free snacks. Reservations are only for local customers to thank them for their support.
CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the phenomenon
More and more travelers are choosing to stay in rooms listed on Airbnb as opposed to traditional hotels, to the tune of 37 million room-nights per year. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the phenomenon and what it means for the travel industry.
Airbnb says it will temporarily house 20,000 Afghan refugees
"The displacement and resettlement of Afghan refugees in the US and elsewhere is one of the biggest humanitarian crises of our time," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said. "There's no time to waste."
Airbnb sues person who held unauthorized party where two were shot
One person died in the shooting. The company is enforcing rules more strictly against parties at residences it rents.
WorldView: Suicide bomb kills 15 in Somalia
A suicide bomber in Somalia's capital city has killed at least 15 people at a military training camp. Meanwhile, the votes have been counted and Peru is a step closer to knowing its next president. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay joins "CBSN AM" with headlines from around the world.
Airbnb extends its ban on parties through summer
The ban is an extension of Airbnb's rule put in place last summer due to COVID-19.
Airbnb bookshop
A dream vacation for book lovers – and the remarkable story behind it. It involves an American woman, a Scottish bookstore, and the many visitors who get to live out a non-fiction fantasy. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Airbnb CEO on local "experiences"
Airbnb provides a worldwide online platform to connect guests with private room and home rentals. Founded in 2008, the company is now valued at more than $30 billion. Airbnb plans expand its platform to include online restaurant reservations and local sight-seeing opportunities. The company is announcing more than 150 new experiences in New York City. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his company's success and its path forward.
Sharing economy booming in China
A recent study found that more than 55 million Americans will use a sharing economy service like Uber or Airbnb at least once this year. But nowhere in the world is the sharing economy more popular than in China. Last year more than 600 million people used a sharing service. Ben Tracy reports.
Women fuel Airbnb's growth
Airbnb is a growing force in the global lodging industry, with nearly 80 million guests booking lodging in 2016. Women make up more than half of the hosts. First on "CBS This Morning," Airbnb founder and CEO talks about the role of women in his business and how he found success in Silicon Valley.
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Tornadoes left a trail of destruction in New Orleans Tuesday, ripping off roofs, toppling trees and downing power lines; A decade ago, cars only needed a handful of noises, like a turn signal
Brady's missing jersey
Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady's game-worn jersey went missing from the Patriots' locker room in Houston Sunday night. It is estimated the jersey could fetch at least $500,000 at auction. Michelle MIller reports.
Political Super Bowl ads
Politics made its way into a number of ads that debuted during Super Bowl LI. Among them, Audi vowed to give women employees equal pay and Anheuser Busch told the story of its immigrant founder. Don Dahler reports.
Startups changing the world
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky revolutionized the fields of transportation and travel with their startups. Brad Stone, Bloomberg News' head of global technology coverage, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how he chronicled the often rocky rise of these tech titans for his new book, "The Upstarts: How Uber, Airbnb, and the Killer Companies of the New Silicon Valley are Changing the World."
Critics attack AT&T's Time Warner buyout, and other MoneyWatch headlines
AT&T, Time Warner megamerger sparks controversy; Airbnb sues NY over tough new law; and TD Ameritrade to acquire Scottrade. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Consumer warnings over Zika "prevention" scams, and other MoneyWatch headlines
Zika scams are falsely claiming to prevent the disease; Rio de Janeiro to be world's priciest Airbnb city during Olympics. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Pentagon shoots down Customs and Border Protection drone in Texas, officials say
A U.S. official says a laser weapon was used to down the drone in the area of Fort Hancock, a small community on the U.S.-Mexico border.
Stocks tumble as investors fret over inflation data, AI
Stocks fell in afternoon trading after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from DOJ files now restored
A photo released last month as part of the Epstein files that showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein's island was removed from the DOJ's website before being restored Thursday night.
Pentagon official lashes out at Anthropic as talks break down
The Pentagon's top technology official told CBS News the military has offered compromises to Anthropic, amid a feud over whether its powerful AI technology will be restricted — but Anthropic called the offer inadequate.
Pakistan declares "open war" with Afghanistan as airstrikes rock Kabul
Pakistan bombed major Afghan cities and declared "open war" after Afghanistan's Taliban rulers claimed an unprecedented aerial attack on Islamabad.
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This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how.
Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.
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Stocks tumble as investors fret over inflation data, AI
Stocks fell in afternoon trading after a report showed higher-than-expected inflation and as Wall Street continues to fret over AI-related disruption.
This tip can save you tens of thousands of dollars on your mortgage
Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level since 2022, and now borrowers can find even lower-cost loans, experts said.
Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how.
Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.
State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums.
Trump Media & Technology Group says it may spin off Truth Social
President Trump's media company, which is merging with a fusion energy player, is exploring whether to spin off Trump Social as a publicly traded concern.
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Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
The criminal civil rights case has also ensnared journalist Don Lemon.
Rival bills want to make homebuying more affordable. Here's how.
Two competing bills would restrict big investors from buying single-family homes, but they take different approaches.
Scouting America to alter policies to maintain military support, Hegseth says
Some of the changes mirror Scouting America's suggestions to the Department of Justice, including discontinuing its Citizenship in Society merit badge.
Bill Clinton at Epstein deposition: "I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong"
Former President Bill Clinton denied any knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes in an opening statement before the House Oversight Committee in New York.
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Medicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.
More than three dozen states cover dental services for people on Medicaid, but with about $900 billion in cuts expected to hit states over the next decade, many programs could roll back dental coverage.
Health premiums threaten their nest egg. A terminal diagnosis may spare it.
Chaz and Jean Franklin were facing a sevenfold increase in their health premium payments with the expiration of enhanced federal subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans. Then Jean received a crushing diagnosis.
Could "kidulting" be the way to take the work out of your workout?
A British gym chain is offering classes in "kidulting," luring adults into fitness with classes built around playground and PE class classics.
Novo Nordisk to slash Wegovy and Ozempic prices starting in 2027
Starting in 2027, the Danish pharma firm will sell its weight-loss and diabetes drugs for $675 per month.
As more Americans embrace anxiety treatment, RFK Jr. derides medications
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized the broadening use of anxiety medications, but doctors and researchers say the MAHA movement is misrepresenting drugs that have been proven to help.
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Rare 2,000-year-old treasure unearthed by metal detectorists
The find was made on a farmer's land in western Wales, museum Amgueddfa Cymru said.
Trump says he's "not happy" with progress in Iran negotiations
President Trump said Friday that he is "not happy" with the pace of progress in negotiations with Iran.
Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction
One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."
U.S. clears some diplomatic staff to leave Israel amid tension with Iran
As Trump leaves the threat of war on the table amid nuclear talks with Iran, the State Department urges Americans to "consider leaving Israel" while they can.
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.
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Book excerpt: "Never Mind the Happy" by Marc Shaiman
In his memoir, the Tony Award-winning composer of such hits as Broadway's "Hairspray" writes of his half-century in show business, which grew in part from his youthful worship of Bette Midler - an adoration that would grow into a collaboration.
"Sinners" composer on blues music journey
For Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Goransson, creating the score for "Sinners" was a challenge, explaining he had to find his "voice within the blues." He describes his unlikely personal connection to the music and how he met the film's director.
"Scream" creator on directing latest movie
"Scream" writer and creator Kevin Williamson describes his passion for horror films and being asked to direct a "Scream" movie for the first time, at the request of one of the returning stars. Natalie Morales reports.
Bobby J. Brown, "The Wire" and "Law & Order: SUV" actor, dies at 62
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Morgan Freeman on AI replicating his voice
Legendary actor Morgan Freeman, who has starred in more than 100 movies in his six-decade career, joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about narrating the docuseries "The Dinosaurs" and how he's fighting the use of artificial intelligence to replicate his iconic voice.
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Pentagon's deadline nears for Anthropic
The Pentagon's Friday afternoon deadline for Anthropic on granting use of its AI technology for certain military matters is rapidly approaching. Axios tech reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.
Official on Pentagon-Anthropic standoff
Emil Michael, the U.S. under secretary of defense for research and engineering, speaks with CBS News' Jennifer Jacobs about how the military can benefit from artificial intelligence and defends the Pentagon's stance in its dispute with Anthropic over the use of the AI model Claude. Michael says the military has "made some very good concessions" and hopes Anthropic will do "the right thing" and reach a deal.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Pentagon's clash with Anthropic over AI use
The Pentagon's ultimatum for Anthropic on the use of its AI technology could impact U.S. military readiness. Tara Copp, a national reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News with more.
Pentagon vs. Anthropic on use of AI
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth set a deadline for Friday afternoon that involves Anthropic granting all lawful use for its AI technology. Amrith Ramkumar, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News with more details.
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NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
These United States: George Washington and climate change
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in an unanticipated crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River. Environmental correspondent David Schechter looks at how Washington's watershed military maneuver dramatized both a changing America, and a changing climate.
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Bill Clinton opening statement for deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is being deposed by members of the House Oversight Committee over his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Did ICE lie before detaining NYC student?
Columbia University acting president Claire Shipman described the ICE detention of student Elmina "Ellie" Aghayeva, claiming agents gained entry to a residential building by stating they were police seeking a missing child. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Bill Clinton's turn for Epstein deposition
Former President Bill Clinton is up next for a deposition before members of the House Oversight Committee regarding his alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Latest news Columbia student taken by ICE
Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva has been released after ICE took her from one of the institution's residential buildings. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.
Epstein files questionings continue
Kentucky Republican Rep. James Comer, the chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick may be asked to testify on his knowledge of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's dealings. This comes as former President Bill Clinton prepares for his deposition. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
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How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
Safety concerns over NASA's Artemis program
NASA's Artemis II mission continues to face concerns and delays. Scott E. Parazynski, a former astronaut, joins CBS News with more.
NASA rolls Artemis II back for repairs
NASA is rolling back the Artemis II moon rocket from its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It is expected to take up to 12 hours to move the 322-foot rocket, with the journey spanning four miles back to its hangar for repairs. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Artemis II moon rocket hauled off launch pad for repairs
Fixing the Space Launch System rocket's helium pressurization problem has pushed the Artemis II launch to at least April 1.
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Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Trump slams Iran negotiations
President Trump says he is not happy with the way Iran carried out negotiations on its nuclear program in Geneva. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more.
U.S. shoots down another drone near border
The U.S. shot down a Border Patrol drone near the Texas border. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
Iran doubt impacts gas prices, Wright says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited Texas and boasted about eased costs at the gas pump under the Trump administration, although he conceded prices are high amid uncertainty on Iran. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe spoke to Wright at a Corpus Christi gas station.
Inside the transformation of Hollywood
Hollywood is known for its iconic sign, Walk of Fame and studio lots bringing movies to life – but in 2026 the future of the entertainment industry is changing. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Pentagon's deadline nears for Anthropic
The Pentagon's Friday afternoon deadline for Anthropic on granting use of its AI technology for certain military matters is rapidly approaching. Axios tech reporter Maria Curi joins CBS News with more.