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 hidden cameras
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.
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Iran calls deadly attack on Kuwait retaliation for latest U.S. strikes
After Trump insisted talks with Iran were "going on continuously," Iran fired a deadly missile and drone salvo at Kuwait, claiming retaliation for new U.S. strikes.
Bass to advance in LA mayor's race as Pratt and Raman vie for final spot
CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.
California bank hostage situation ends after suspect shot dead
The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene early Wednesday morning, the Bakersfield Police Department said.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.
Supreme Court lets Alabama use House map that favors GOP in midterms
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.
Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
At least 21, mostly foreign nationals, dead in fire at India hotel
The fire started in the ground floor restaurant of an India hotel popular with patients at a nearby healthcare facility.
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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
CBS News fires longtime 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley
CBS News has fired longtime 60 Minutes correspondent and former "CBS Evening News" anchor Scott Pelley one day after he had a tense and confrontational exchange with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
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Social Security checks could be cut by $500 a month in 2032, report finds
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Gas prices likely to remain high for months, energy experts say
"It will be a very long, multi-month to multi-year process for things to fully normalize," GasBuddy's Patrick De Haan said.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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Senate prepares to move forward with reconciliation bill after lengthy delay
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies as soon as Wednesday.
Bitter GOP primary for South Dakota governor heads to runoff as Toby Doeden advances
Businessman and self-described outsider Toby Doeden will advance to a runoff for the GOP nomination for South Dakota governor, CBS News has projected, after a competitive and frequently contentious primary.
Trump admin. floats tariffs on 60 trading partners after forced labor probe
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
Zach Lahn wins Iowa GOP governor primary, upsetting Trump-backed rival
MAHA-aligned Republican Zach Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in this year's race for Iowa governor, setting up what could be an unusually competitive contest in a red-leaning state.
DOJ says it has superseding indictment against Southern Poverty Law Center
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
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Upcoming billing change could make pregnancy pricier
Come January, pregnancy care physician billing codes will change from a bundled system to an à la carte one.
Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
WHO massively scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo
While 330 Ebola infections are confirmed in central Africa and huge challenges remain, hundreds more suspected cases "have been cleared out," the WHO says.
Details on promising pancreatic cancer drug
A new drug was shown in trials to keep pancreatic cancer patients alive for twice as long as chemotherapy alone. Dr. Jon LaPook has more.
A nurse stole fentanyl and AI missed it, state records say
Sentri7, drug diversion software powered by artificial intelligence and used at hundreds of U.S. hospitals, did not catch a monthslong string of fentanyl thefts in Tennessee in 2025, according to a state document.
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Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
At least 21, mostly foreign nationals, dead in fire at India hotel
The fire started in the ground floor restaurant of an India hotel popular with patients at a nearby healthcare facility.
Cruise ship passenger found dead on Caribbean island after vanishing during hike
Police on the eastern Caribbean island of St. Kitts and Nevis say they found the body of a Chinese cruise ship passenger who went missing last week.
Far-right politicians claim U.K. teen's murder shows "two-tier policing"
Protesters angry over the murder of Henry Nowak and the way he was treated by officers after being fatally stabbed clashed violently with British police.
Gang leader "Black Cat" arrested over 19 killings in Honduras
The killings took place in the restive Bajo Aguan region of Honduras where rival gangs have fought over control of palm farms and drug trafficking routes.
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Jon Hamm talks "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jon Hamm previews "Your Friends & Neighbors" season 2 finale, saying "it is satisfying" and provides some answers for fans. He also talks about the relatability of the show's characters and reflects on "Mad Men."
André De Shields on Tony nomination
André De Shields speaks to "CBS Mornings" about starring in "Cats: The Jellicle Ball," which is a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classical musical told through the lens of ballroom culture. De Shields talks about bringing ballroom to Broadway and his latest Tony nomination.
Tribeca at 25: NYC festival celebrates music, Broadway and New York stories
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Analyzing the YouTuber-to-filmmaker boom
The sci-fi horror flick "Backrooms" was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times' chief Hollywood correspondent, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
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Some companies question cost of AI over humans
Developments in artificial intelligence are happening very quickly, and so are mass layoffs as corporations rapidly embrace the technology. But now some companies like Uber and Microsoft are starting to second-guess aggressive AI adoption. Reyhan Harmanci, director of features at Wired magazine, joins to discuss the state of AI in corporate America.
Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software
A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.
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.
Florida sues OpenAI, CEO Sam Altman
Florida has filed a civil suit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing them of deceiving users. Jo Ling Kent explains.
Early details on Anthropic's IPO filing
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the chatbot Claude, has filed to go public, setting up one of the biggest initial public offerings in history. CBS News senior business and technology correspondent Jo Ling Kent has the details.
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El Niño could bring more widespread coral bleaching, NOAA warns
The expected arrival of El Niño this summer could trigger another mass coral bleaching event, which would be the fifth on record, researchers said.
Scientists find yeast in frozen mummy's guts, use it to make bread
More than 5,300 years ago, Oetzi the Iceman was strolling through the Alps on the border of Austria and Italy when he was killed by an arrow in the back.
Meteor lights up southern Michigan
Days after a meteor exploded over New England, another fireball was spotted, visible in the Midwest to the Northeast. Rob Marciano has more.
Ancient coin, mysterious markings found under Notre Dame cathedral
A team of archaeologists at the iconic cathedral is digging straight down and back in time, to Roman Paris 2,000 years ago.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
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Hostage situation ends at California bank
The FBI shot and killed a person suspected of holding people hostage at a bank in Bakersfield, California, police said, adding that all hostages are safe. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Lynette Hooker's disappearance probed
Lynette Hooker's disappearance is being investigated as a possible murder, an official says, after her husband reported her missing during a sailing trip in the Bahamas. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
2 California bank standoff hostages released
Negotiations continue after a bank standoff in Southern California that began Tuesday, where hostages were taken. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Blanche slammed for "anti-weaponization" fund
Republican and Democratic lawmakers grilled acting Attorney General Todd Blanche over the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that the Trump administration has backed away from following intense bipartisan backlash. CBS News' Aaron Navarro reports.
Hostage situation at California bank
Police say a man barricaded himself inside a bank in Bakersfield, California, on Tuesday and appeared to have a bomb strapped to his body. The suspect also took several people hostage. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
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Blue Origin vows to resume New Glenn launches despite explosion
Damage to Blue Origin's lone launch pad in the wake of last week's spectacular explosion was not as severe as initially feared, the company said.
NASA taps 2 companies to develop buggies for its moon base program
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Blue Origin assesses impact of New Glenn explosion
Blue Origin assess the impact of Thursday's New Glenn explosion, prompting concern about NASA moon program delays.
Blue micromoon makes rare appearance this weekend
A rare blue micromoon will appear in night skies this weekend. Here's what to expect.
NASA's moon base plans include landers, buggies and drones for 2028 mission
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
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Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Trump touts Iran progress, Tehran hits Kuwait
President Trump said Wednesday that Iran has agreed not to have a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Tehran fired at U.S. troops in Kuwait. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata and Weijia Jiang have more.
Ukraine hits Russian oil terminal, warship
Ukraine struck a Russian oil terminal and a warship, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, as the countries ramp up attacks against each other. CBS News' Aidan Stretch has more.
Hostage situation ends at California bank
The FBI shot and killed a person suspected of holding people hostage at a bank in Bakersfield, California, police said, adding that all hostages are safe. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
Rubio on Pulte's intelligence credentials
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday, where he was asked about Bill Pulte's intelligence credentials after President Trump appointed him to be the acting director of national intelligence.
Lawmaker presses Rubio on impacts of Iran war
New York Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio about his warnings to President Trump before the Iran war erupted, and pressed him on Mr. Trump's apparent stock investments that may be linked to companies involved in U.S. military infrastructure. Texas GOP Rep. Michael McCaul then allowed Rubio to use his time during the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to respond to Meeks' questions.