WSJ Tech News Briefing - You Can Add a Private Chef to Your Airbnb Rental but Your Host Might Not Like It

Airbnb has opened another front in its ongoing competition with the hospitality industry with “services,” a new product line that will offer everything from private chefs to personal trainers for guests—as long as their hosts approve. Plus, WSJ’s Lauren Weber explains why you may just have to accept talking to people while they’re wearing airpods. Patrick Coffee hosts.


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Further Reading:

Airbnb Lets You Add a Private Chef to Your Rental. Your Host Might Not Like It. 

How People Decided It’s OK to Wear AirPods Anywhere, Anytime 

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Headlines From The Times - Homelessness Drops, Housing Risks Rise, and Fire Safety Debates

Los Angeles County reports a second year of declining homelessness, but progress remains 
slow as looming federal cuts threaten housing aid for over a million low-income renters. 
Meanwhile, Californians turn to personal firefighting devices to protect their homes, sparking 
debate over safety and effectiveness. Plus, a federal court blocks the FTC’s “click-to-cancel” 
rule, leaving consumers to find new ways to end unwanted subscriptions.

WSJ Minute Briefing - E.U. Prepares for a Trade Fight With Washington

Plus: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lays out his case to President Trump for why he shouldn’t try to push out Fed chair Jerome Powell. And, with earnings season in full swing we look at recent reporting from Stellantis and Ryanair. Kate Bullivant hosts. 


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