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Business Insider

The company reported weakening demand from US customers as people book trips closer to travel dates rather than in advance.

Airbnb just dropped more bad news about the US consumer

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Travel companies including Airbnb and Marriott International are forecasting a slowdown in leisure travel as U.S. consumers wait longer to book vacations in a time when the economic outlook remains uncertain.

Travel companies rein in their forecasts as US consumers cut spending

(Reuters) -Shares of Airbnb slumped nearly 14% on Wednesday after the online travel company forecast third-quarter revenue below estimates, citing slowing demand in the United States and shorter booking windows.

Airbnb shares slumps as weak forecast signals slowing travel demand

Florida State

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Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency in Northeast Florida and across much of the state as a tropical system appears almost certain to develop. The National Hurricane Center said Friday morning that a tropical wave has a 90% chance of developing into at least a tropical depression over the next seven days. Most models show it moving into the Gulf of Mexico and then coming ashore and crossing the state, possibly moving over Northeast Florida.

Tropical system is nearly certain to develop

The New York Times

The economy’s resurgence from the pandemic shock has had a singular driving force: the consumer. Flush with savings and buoyed by a sizzling labor market, Americans have spent exuberantly, on goods such as furniture and electronics and then on services including air travel and restaurant meals.

To Avoid a Recession, Consumer Spending Is Key

Julien Lafargue, chief market strategist at Barclays, discusses the global market outlook.

We shouldn't fear that a recession is coming imminently, strategist says

After Disney agreed to buy Comcast’s 33 percent stake in Hulu with an initial payment of $8.6 billion, the two companies entered arbitration to determine Hulu’s fair value. Now, Disney says in an SEC filing that it could end up paying up to $5 billion depending on the outcome of arbitration.

Disney’s Hulu buyout could cost it up to $5 billion more.

Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

Dodge has let rip the final version of its virtual engine sound profile for its upcoming Charger Daytona electric muscle car, and it sounds like a gallon of gasoline combusting in a hot flash. The new Charger Daytona is, of course, an EV that does not burn any gas. But...

Here’s what the new Dodge Charger Daytona’s fake engine sounds like

Los Angeles, CA

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

Former Childstar Jay North (TV's 'Dennis the Menace') Turns 73

Trust is not always given lightly. But trust in the sharing economy appears to be on the upswing, as a recent survey from Allianz Partners USA shows that more Americans than ever are likely to use sharing economy services while away from home this summer. The survey showed that an...

Trust in the sharing economy at all-time high: Survey

U.S. stocks dropped dramatically on Monday, fueled by worries of a potential economic downturn. Dow Jones experienced a thousand-point drop, and the Nasdaq 100 declined by 3.4%, while the S&P 500 fell by 2.6%. This trend reflects deepening investor concerns about global economic stability, with key players like Apple and Alphabet experiencing a stock dip.

Dow Jones plunges amid global economic concerns

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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As the stars align on August 8, 2024, the heavens are primed to make dreams come true, precious zodiacs. Whether you are striving for stability, self-improvement, or fulfillment, today's celestial energy is very influential and transformative. Particular signs have an edge above the others today. Aquarius, Gemini, and Cancer, keep your heart and mind open as you go about life. The universe beams on you today! Let's see how these zodiac signs can harness this power and what dreams are likely to show themselves.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True  | August 8, 2024

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

New York City, NY

The New York Times is launching a hall of fame for the Mini Crossword. 25 solvers will get a spot by submitting scores from August 14th and August 21st, and if you make it into the hall of fame, you’ll get a personalized mini trophy that the NYT designed in collaboration with Kazuya Washio.

Mini glory.

The aptly named 16-foot tall “Dinosaur” statue, created by artist Iván Argote, is coming to New York’s High Line Plinth in October, where it’ll spend 18 months menacing locals. Argote told Curbed that he wanted the piece to invoke a sense of familiarity with those who often observe pigeons in the city:

This T-Rex-sized pigeon is coming to NYC.

Denver, CO

David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

NBC News

Starbucks on Tuesday reported quarterly revenue that missed analysts’ expectations as both its U.S. and international cafes faced weaker demand. Shares of the company rose more than 1% in extended trading. Here is what the company reported compared to what Wall Street was expecting, based on a survey of...

Starbucks is reeling as customers go elsewhere, sales decline

We’ve officially reached the point in summer when it’s socially acceptable to look back. Lazy pool days in June and those barbecues in July feel more and more like hazy memories. But since we’re CFO Brew, instead of looking back at marvelous vacation pics, we’re finally ready to...

What CEOs are saying about consumer spending right now

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Airbnb is relaunching ‘Experiences’ amid economic downturn.

The service — which allows users to book non-accomodation activities like tours and outings —...

Airbnb is relaunching ‘Experiences’ amid economic downturn.

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