Bobby Allyn
Stories
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National
Twitter Now Labels 'Potentially Harmful' Coronavirus Tweets
Tweets that contain information deemed misleading, disputed or unverified will now carry labels warning about problematic content as Twitter attempts to combat fake news on the platform.
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Business
2 Mortgages, No Income: Sell The House Or Rent It Out, An Airbnb Host Wonders
Josep Navas Masip purchased a second home in Philadelphia and was renovating it for use as an Airbnb when the coronavirus crisis hit. Now his plans are cancelled and he's unsure what to do for income.
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National
Airbnb Cuts 1,900 Jobs, 25% Of Its Workforce, As Pandemic Freezes Travel
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky described the global pandemic as the "most harrowing crisis of our lifetime" and said the coronavirus has cut the company's anticipated revenue in more than half.
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Business
After Being Fired Over Zoom, He Changed His Twitter Handle To 'Dan Is Interviewing'
Dan Munro found out he lost his job via a Zoom call. The tech startup where he worked announced that a third of its Austin-based office would be cut in a "resizing."
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Technology
For Airbnb, 2020 Was Supposed To Be A Banner Year. Then The Pandemic Hit
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky tells NPR that he expects his company to survive the coronavirus pandemic by emphasizing cleanliness, and acknowledging that travel is likely changed forever.
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Business
Airbnb Rental Model Becomes A Victim Of The Coronavirus
This year was supposed to be Airbnb's big year. The company planned to go public, but COVID-19 has all but destroyed their business model. Airbnb's CEO explains how they hope to survive the pandemic.
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Business
COBOL Cowboys Aim To Rescue Sluggish State Unemployment Systems
State officials say aging computers systems that rely on a pre-Internet programming language may be causing delays in processing jobless benefits. The Texas-based group COBOL Cowboys wants to help.
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Technology
Apple Unveils 'Bargain' iPhone Amid Economic Downturn
With a smaller size, screen and price tag, the new iPhone SE looks and feels like the models of yore that actually fit in a pocket.
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Politics
Biden: The Democratic Convention May Need To Be A Virtual Event This Year
The party's nominating convention had already been delayed a month, with a possible format change.
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Health
FDA Loosens Restrictions On Gay Blood Donors Amid 'Urgent Need' Caused By Coronavirus
Federal rules had made such donors wait 12 months before donating. That wait is now three months. The coronavirus outbreak has caused donor centers to be closed and blood drives canceled.