A family booked early for a big soccer trip to Southern California, then a new host suddenly raised the price. Why did Airbnb leave them in the lurch?
Category: Los Angeles (Calif)
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They Booked an Airbnb Ahead of the World Cup. Can a Host Demand They Pay More?
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Spencer Pratt Wants to Be Mayor. His Fans Want Him to Be Batman.
The New York Times – Business:What an A.I.-generated video of the former reality TV star teaches us about the future of political ads.
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In Homeless Crisis, California ‘Is Waging a War on R.V.s’
The New York Times – Business:The R.V.s are seen as an eyesore — the most visible sign of the state’s homelessness crisis. Neighbors and politicians want them gone. The people who call them home feel under siege.
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At an LA Costco, Skateboarding and Learning About Loss
The New York Times – Business:We’re all going to die. But first — just one more trick.
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With the Arrival of Goop Kitchen, Is New York Food Going Full L.A.?
The New York Times – Business:Gwyneth Paltrow’s healthy-eating enterprise is just one of several recent Los Angeles exports to a rival city with its own ideas about what’s good.
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Humans Who Used a Bear Suit to Defraud Car Insurers Sentenced to Jail
The New York Times – Business:The California residents collected more than $141,000 in insurance payouts after staging bear attacks on their luxury cars, state officials said.
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3 California Men Are Arrested in $1 Million Lego Heist
The New York Times – Business:Sheriff’s deputies spotted the men fleeing in two box trucks on Wednesday. Deputies searching the cargo discovered a large amount of Lego products, the authorities said.
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Hollywood Writers Union and Studios Reach Contract Deal
The New York Times – Business:With the global entertainment business reeling during a period of rapid change, there was little enthusiasm on either side for a costly standoff.
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How A.I. Helped One Man (and His Brother) Build a $1.8 Billion Company
The New York Times – Business:Who needs more than two employees when artificial intelligence can do so many corporate tasks? It’s super efficient — and a little bit lonely.
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As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest
The New York Times – Business:A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.
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How to Watch the Oscars 2026: Time, Date and Streaming
The New York Times – Business:Conan O’Brien is back for a second year as the host of the annual awards, which will again be available to stream on Hulu.
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Noma Faces Los Angeles Protest Over Allegations of Past Abuse by Its Chef
The New York Times – Business:At the vaunted restaurant’s pop-up in the Silver Lake neighborhood, fallout from recent reports continued.