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FILE - Tourists walk by the ancient Roman Colosseum as it's reflected in a puddle, in Rome, Sept. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, file)

AirBnB users will play gladiators in Rome’s Colosseum under $1.5 million sponsorship deal

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In this Nov. 16, 2018, file photo, an immigrant who entered the United States illegally is checked before boarding a deportation flight to El Salvador by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Migrant ‘crime tourists’ arrested for $1 million robbery

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Demonstrators march shouting slogans against the Formula 1 Barcelona Fan Festival in downtown Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Barcelona City Hall announced last month that it would not renew any tourist apartment licenses after they expire in 2028. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)

Barcelona wants to get rid of short-term rental units. Will other tourist destinations do the same?

By Joseph Wilson - Associated Press

A classic red "MAGA" hat has been the symbol of former President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again '' movement since the acronym "MAGA" was introduced during his 2016 presidential campaign. The phrase continues to appear in campaign messages, speeches — and more hats.(AP PHOTO)

Federal agencies flagged Americans’ financial transactions using terms like ‘Trump’ and ‘MAGA’

By Kerry Picket - The Washington Times

Outgoing White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Airbnb has named Klain as its chief legal officer. Klain served as President Biden’s chief of staff for his first two years in office. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Former White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain lands gig at Airbnb

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Outgoing White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. Airbnb has named Klain as its chief legal officer. Klain served as President Biden’s chief of staff for his first two years in office. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Airbnb names Ron Klain, former White House chief of staff, as chief legal officer

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Biden will nominate longtime aide and current adviser to VP to represent the U.S. at UNESCO

By Darlene Superville - Associated Press

FILE - The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2021. Airbnb Inc. reports quarterly financial results on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

‘Wolf of Airbnb’ pleads guilty to wire fraud for defrauding landlords

By Larry Neumeister - Associated Press

President Joe Biden speaks at the League of Conservation Voters annual capital dinner in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Biden targets junk fees with executives from Live Nation, SeatGeek and Airbnb

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts runs to first as he flies out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, April 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Mookie Betts lodged at Airbnb to avoid ‘haunted’ Milwaukee hotel

By Matt Delaney - The Washington Times

The login page for Airbnb's iPhone app is seen in front of a computer displaying Airbnb's website on May 8, 2021, in Washington. Airbnb is going back to its roots to cater to travelers who are growing more concerned with saving money. The company said Wednesday, May 3, 2023, that it's rolling out a new Airbnb Rooms offering in which guests share space with the owner. Airbnb says room prices will average $67 a night. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Airbnb will push rooms as low-cost option to house rentals

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky speaks during an event in San Francisco, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File)

Airbnb report finds Black customers have more trouble booking than White counterparts

By Vaughn Cockayne - The Washington Times

Airbnb's website is displayed on a web browser on May 8, 2021, in Washington. Airbnb is looking for more people to turn their homes into short-term rentals. The company said Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, that it is rolling out a simpler process of enrolling, with online help from a “superhost.” (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Airbnb aims to convince more people to rent out their homes

By David Koenig - Associated Press

Signage for the FTX Arena, where the Miami Heat basketball team plays, is illuminated on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Miami. The rapid collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX into bankruptcy last week has also shaken the world of philanthropy, due to the donations and influence of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in the “effective altruism” movement. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)

Sam Bankman-Fried’s downfall sends shockwaves through crypto

By Ken Sweet - Associated Press

The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2021. Airbnb has reported its second-straight quarterly profit and it says its revenue is now higher than it was before the pandemic. Airbnb said Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022 that it earned $55 million in the fourth quarter. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Airbnb to start disclosing fees and checkout requirements as part of total price display

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Consumers are now able to link their Starbucks Rewards and Delta SkyMiles accounts. Linking the two accounts gives customers one SkyMile for every pre-tax dollar spent at participating Starbucks locations, the two companies announced Wednesday.

Starbucks and Delta Air Lines form loyalty program partnership

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Airbnb permanently bans parties at its rental locations

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FILE - The Airbnb app icon is seen on an iPad screen, Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Washington. Airbnb will allow its employees to live and work almost anywhere around the world, fully embracing a remote work policy to attract staff and ensure flexibility. The San Francisco short-term-stay company said late Thursday, April 28, 2022, that under the new policy, employees can work from the office, home or during their travels to 190 countries. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Airbnb allows employees to live and work from anywhere

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This undated photo shows Jimmy Hill. Hill, an American, was killed in a Russian attack on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernihiv, where he was seeking medical treatment for his partner. The death of Jim Hill was reported Thursday, March 17, 2022 by his sister. (Provided by Family of Jimmy Hill via AP)

American lost in Ukraine flew into war to help sick partner

By Claudia Lauer - Associated Press

The Airbnb app icon is displayed on an iPad screen in Washington, D.C., on May 8, 2021. Airbnb hosts in Oregon will soon only see the initials of some prospective renters, not their full names, in a change designed to prevent discrimination against Black users of the online lodging marketplace. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Airbnb ceases operations in Russia, Belarus over Ukraine invasion

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times