Airbnb and DoorDash went public at the same time but see very different paths post-pandemic
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Airbnb and DoorDash went public the same week in early December and were both met with strong demand from investors. But in their first earnings reports as publicly traded companies on Thursday, the two sharing economy businesses signaled very different possible paths forward after the pandemic ends.
In a letter to investors, Airbnb said it is "preparing for the travel rebound" in 2021 after seeing bookings through its platform drop 41% in 2020 as people largely stayed home due to the pandemic. "As the vaccine is rolled out and restrictions lift, we expect there will be a significant travel rebound," the company wrote in the letter.
Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to successful cognitive aging ((is successful the best word to use? seems like we’ll all do it successfully but for some people it may be healthier or gentler or slower?)), including exercising, avoiding tobacco, speaking a second language or even playing a musical instrument.
Chanel presented its Cruise 2024-2025 collection in Hong Kong on Tuesday, with a mix of light tweed suits, chic diving hoods and summery white dresses transporting guests to what the French label described as an “underwater reverie.”
The holiday season is nearly upon us and it’s easy for a child’s sweet tooth go wild. However, new research shows that it may be beneficial to cut back how much sugar young children consume.
Kardashian debuted a cultural artifact at Saturday’s LACMA Art+Film Gala – a diamond-lined cross pendant, once a favorite of Princess Diana.
She has been a UNICEF ambassador, a special envoy for Japan’s Foreign Ministry and the subject of themed restaurants, cafes, two amusement parks and even a maternity hospital.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waded into another scientific debate on Saturday by saying Donald Trump’s administration would advise that fluoride be removed from the country’s water supplies if the former president wins Tuesday’s presidential election.
Scientists say the fact that these cases were linked and solved so quickly makes it a noteworthy win.
The most hotly anticipated costume of the spooky season is here — and the “Queen of Halloween” didn’t disappoint.