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Austin-based Airbnb host Tom Krones pushed off the decision to buy stock in Airbnb until it was too late. He joins scores of other hosts who are now regretting a decision that could have made them thousands of dollars richer.

They Ignored Or Deleted The Email From Airbnb. It Was A $15,000 Mistake

Thousands of Airbnb hosts received an email invitation to buy company stock ahead of its initial public offer. Many, though, didn't take the email seriously.

President Trump addresses reporters in the White House Rose Garden during the daily coronavirus task force briefing on April 14.

Trump Falsely Claimed 'Total' Authority Over States — Now He's Backpedaling

President Donald Trump on Tuesday attempted to soften remarks made earlier this week in which he declared his authority to reopen states' economies "total," superseding even governor's powers.

Facebook says it's dedicating $100 million to prop up news organizations pummeled by the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Facebook Pledges $100 Million To Aid News Outlets Hit Hard By Pandemic

Facebook says it will give $25 million to help smaller U.S. newsrooms cover the coronavirus. It's pledging $75 million to buy ads in publications in the U.S. and pandemic hot spots in Europe.

A protester holds a sign reading "The Oceans Are Rising But So Are We" at an Amazon employee walkout in Seattle, as part of the Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20, 2019. At some companies, employees are putting increasing pressure on their bosses to act on climate change.

Better Late Than Never? Big Companies Scramble To Make Lofty Climate Promises

Pressure is mounting on CEOs as everyone from investors to employees sounds the alarm about the climate crisis. Some companies are responding, but even ambitious targets won't be enough on their own.

A coronavirus safety advisory sign at the Plaza de Panama in Balboa Park on Aug. 30, 2020.

SD County Reports 330 New COVID-19 Cases, No New Deaths

San Diego County public health officials confirmed 330 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, increasing the region's total to 46,331, but no new deaths, with that total remaining at 775.

Many survivors of climate-driven disasters, including hurricanes, floods and wildfires, struggle for months or even years to repair their homes or find new stable housing. Poor people are less likely to get some type of basic housing assistance from the federal government.

Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most

The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.

A playground in San Diego County closed to reduce the spread of coronavirus in this undated photo.

S.D. County Reports More Than 600 COVID-19 Cases For Second Time

County public health officials reported 625 new cases Saturday and six additional deaths, raising the death count to 478.

Staff at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores turned off a 30-foot waterfall and collected all the coins visitors had thrown into the water while making wishes. After cleaning them off, they'll put the money toward the aquarium's expenses.

Aquarium Is Washing Old Wishes To Pay Bills During Pandemic

No coin shortage here: While it's closed for the pandemic, the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores has drained a 30-foot waterfall and cleaned off 100 gallons of pocket change.

President-elect Joe Biden campaigned in Atlanta for Senate candidates Raphael Warnock (center) and Jon Ossoff (left). President Trump also traveled to Georgia to campaign for the Republican candidates.

Warnock, Ossoff Win In Georgia, Handing Dems Senate Control

Democrats have won both Georgia Senate seats — and with them, the U.S. Senate majority. That's a stunning defeat for President Donald Trump in his final days in office.

Discord chief executive Jason Citron talked to NPR about his chat app and his plans. Discord's active monthly users have doubled in the pandemic and Microsoft is reportedly in talks to buy the company.

Why Does Discord Not Use Ads? And Why Is Microsoft Interested? We Asked Discord's CEO

The social networking app has exploded in popularity during the pandemic, far outgrowing its gaming roots. Now, Microsoft is in talks to acquire Discord for $10 billion.

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