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Airbnb bans making guests do dishes and take out the trash

Checking out of your next Airbnb might be less of a hassle now that the company is banning hosts from including time-consuming chores in their house rules. Airbnb's updated house rules policy, which starts with reservations booked on or after November 20th, says hosts can't ask guests to "complete tasks that require significant effort or…

AI

GM is betting compute and AI will help it compete with Chinese automakers

To compete with Tesla, Rivian, and a host of Chinese automakers, GM’s fourth-gen EV platform will roll out a new central computer and electrical architecture that will debut in 2028 in the Cadillac Escalade IQ.

  • GM invests heavily in AI and computing for competitive edge against Chinese automakers.
  • New EV platform emphasizes battery tech, electric motors, and a central computing platform.
  • CCU 40-times more powerful than existing systems to reduce wiring and simplify assembly.

Culture

Trump Rallies for Lindsey Graham's Sister While Eroding His Russia Legacy

Trump rallies for Darline Graham days after waiving the Russia sanctions law her late brother Lindsey Graham fought to pass.

  • President Trump rallies in Clemson to support Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham.
  • Trump froze Russia sanctions law five days before rally, despite Graham's support.
  • Graham introduced sanctions bill in April 2025, passing both Senate and House.
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