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☆ 13 things Airbnb hosts wish their guests would stop doing
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-29 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Airbnb hosts don't communicate with guests outside of answering questions and leaving reviews. So Insider asked hosts what they wish their guests would stop doing during their stays. Insider spoke to multiple Airbnb hosts and asked them the things they desperately wished that guests would stop doing at their listings. Please respect our properties so we can continue to allow you to bring your furry friends," Cohen told Insider. Forgetting to leave a ratingAs Insider reported previously, Airbnb hosts live and die by the website's ratings.

☆ Bank of America reveals its top stocks ahead of earnings, including a favorite solar name
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-28 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

There still are plenty of stock-buying opportunities as earnings reports continue to roll out, according to Bank of America analysts. CNBC Pro combed through Bank of America's recent research to find the most attractive stocks that are well-positoned ahead of their reports. Fox Buy shares of the "best positioned" company in media, analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich said recently about Fox . "We find Grab well positioned to balance revenue growth with profitability in both its core businesses— delivery & mobility," Salgaonkar said. Thesis: 1) We find Grab well positioned to balance revenue growth with profitability in both its core businesses - delivery & mobility.

☆ Biden Administration Blocks Mining Near Minnesota Wilderness Area
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Joe Barrett | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The decision to block mining will protect the most-visited wilderness area in the U.S. The Biden administration moved Thursday to block mining upstream of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Northern Minnesota for 20 years, opting to protect a pristine wilderness over allowing production of minerals that could help fuel a potentially cleaner future. The administration last year canceled two federal mineral rights leases held by Twin Metals Minnesota LLC, a unit of Chilean mining firm Antofagasta Minerals SA. The latest move could kill the company’s planned underground copper-nickel mine, although Twin Metals said it would continue to fight the cancellation.

☆ Biden Administration Blocks Mining in Minnesota Wilderness Area
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-27 | by ( Joe Barrett | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

The decision to block mining will protect the most-visited wilderness area in the U.S. The Biden administration moved Thursday to block mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Northern Minnesota for 20 years, opting to protect a pristine wilderness over allowing production of minerals that could help fuel a potentially cleaner future. The administration last year canceled two federal mineral rights leases held by Twin Metals Minnesota LLC, a unit of Chilean mining firm Antofagasta Minerals SA. The latest move could kill the company’s planned underground copper-nickel mine, although Twin Metals said it would continue to fight the cancellation.

Not everyone who has a pet can deduct their pet care costs, but it's worth learning the rules. Here are five unusual tax deductions that accountants say many people don't even know they might be eligible to take. See Insider's picks for the best tax software »Insider's Featured Tax Software Tax SlayerLiberty TaxH&R Block Tax Software Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Editor's Rating 4.6/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Editor's Rating 3.7/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Editor's Rating 4.5/5 A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star A five pointed star Learn more On Tax Slayer's website Learn more On Liberty Tax's website Learn more On H&R Block's website1. However, she does share that in order to take these deductions, you have to itemize — you can deduct expenses that exceed 7.5% of your adjusted gross income.

Companies U.S. Department of Energy FollowNEW YORK, Jan 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday will announce over $100 million in funding to expand U.S. biofuels production, as the Biden administration works to cut greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and meet climate goals, the department told Reuters. The department plans to award $118 million to 17 projects designed to accelerate the production of biofuels, which can be made from biomass including agricultural waste, soybean oil and animal fats. The DOE's funding includes awards to universities and private companies ranging from $500,000 to $80 million for various pre-pilot, pilot and demonstration projects, the department said. About 16.8 billion gallons of biofuels were consumed in the United States in 2021, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The Biden administration has said biofuels will be needed to lower emissions, including in the aircraft industry with lower-carbon sustainable aviation fuel.

☆ 12 things your Airbnb hosts wish they could tell you
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

But dealing with an Airbnb host, as opposed to a hotel concierge, can be tricky. We spoke to Airbnb hosts across the US — here are 12 things they wish they could tell all guests. Insider spoke to multiple Airbnb hosts and asked them what they wished they could tell their guests. First things first: Don't use Airbnb or similar services, like VRBO, if you don't have toMultiple Airbnb hosts told Insider they'd actually prefer leaving Airbnb out of the process altogether. Some hosts simply shouldn't be hosts — don't let that put you off Airbnb"The main reason people should get into this business is to provide exceptional service to guests.

☆ NextEra shares tumble as revenue misses, head of key unit leaves
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Jan 25 (Reuters) - NextEra Energy Inc (NEE.N) on Wednesday posted mixed quarterly results, sending its shares sliding as the renewable power company announced the retirement of the head of its key Florida utility unit. NextEra's shares dropped 6% on Wednesday, making the company one of the day's biggest losers in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index. The company is the third-largest U.S. energy company by market value, trailing only oil and gas giants Exxon Mobil (XOM.N) and Chevron Corp (CVX.N). NextEra is banking on increased use of renewable energy like solar and wind for power generation amid a global push to shift to cleaner fuel sources. Natural gas prices averaged $6.10 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) in the October-December quarter, about 26% higher than the previous year.

☆ The US Army has been dredging the Mississippi River 24/7 for 6 months. The drought crisis that grounded barges and unearthed fossils may finally be over.
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | Ayelet Sheffey | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The US Army Corps of Engineers has been dredging the Mississippi River 24/7 since July. USACE maintains a nine-foot-deep channel down the Mississippi River, so that ships and barges can travel freely. A barge tows cargo down the Mississippi River, in Vicksburg, Mississippi during a historic drought. The National Weather Service predicts the likely removal of drought in much of the Mississippi River basin in February. The National Weather Service's outlook forecasts a likelihood of no drought in most of the Mississippi River basin into spring.

☆ Steelmaking Is Trying to Make Itself Greener and Researchers May Have Found a Way
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-25 | by ( Yusuf Khan | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +3 min

Steelmaking is one of the most carbon-intensive industries in the world, but researchers may have found a way to make it greener. Newsletter Sign-up WSJ Pro Sustainable Business A weekly look at environmental, social and governance issues and strategies for corporate decision makers. The system essentially creates a closed loop where the carbon split using the perovskite is put back into the system. “After five years, this system would save the U.K. steel industry £1.28 billion [equivalent to $1.57 billion], while reducing UK-wide emissions by 2.9%,” Ms. Kildahl said. For example, H2 Green Steel in Sweden is looking to cut carbon emissions by using hydrogen as a fuel source.

☆ California Has a Gas-Price Mystery: Too High, but Why?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( Jinjoo Lee | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

A Shell gas station in South San Francisco, Calif. was selling gas for $7.59 a gallon in October. The statewide average had fallen to $4.32 a gallon by December—still more than a dollar above the national average. Higher state gas taxes are one reason. These include a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse-gas emissions, a low-carbon fuel standard and a fee for the abatement of leaking underground storage. California also mandates a cleaner-burning gasoline, which adds around 10 cents a gallon.

☆ A professional housekeeper swears by these 6 cleaning products—and they start at just $2
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( Alexandra Hayes Robinson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

If you've ever found yourself down the social media rabbit hole of deep house cleaning, you've probably heard of Vanessa Amaro, TikTok's "Queen of Cleaning." Zote Soap BarPrice: Starts at $2 "As a child, my grandma would give me a Tupperware filled with water, my socks, and a bar of Zote soap," Amaro recalls. Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray SoapPrice: Starts at $4.99 Amaro loves Dawn's Powerwash spray soap because of its versatility. Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner With BleachPrice: Starts at $4.48 For a disinfectant, Amaro's brand of choice is Clorox's all purpose bleach spray cleaner. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees: Disinfecting can kill viruses and bacteria that remain on surfaces after cleaning.

☆ Treasury's Yellen breaks ground on rural electrification project in Senegal
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Andrea Shalal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

KEUR BABACAR MBAYE, Senegal, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Saturday helped kick off a new rural electrification project in Senegal that will bring reliable power to 350,000 people, while supporting some 500 jobs in 14 U.S. states. Senegal has among the highest rates of electrification across Sub-Saharan Africa - between 70% and 80% - but access to electricity remains far more limited in rural areas. It will also help Senegal get one step closer to its goal of universal electricity access by 2025," she said. She said the U.S. Power Africa project has helped connect 165 million people to reliable electricity across Africa. Its goal is to add at least 30,000 megawatts (MW) of cleaner and more reliable electricity generation capacity and 60 million new home and business connections by 2030.

☆ Is it time to start paying stay-at-home parents?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-21 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

As populations decline and Americans rethink work, it could be time to start paying parents. Like many of the stay-at-home parents Insider spoke to, Carpenter began his work in reaction to an economic reality. As workers across industries rethink what they want out of work, parents could be the final frontier. That leaves both working and stay-at-home parents to create their own economic models, and perhaps dissuades some Americans from ever becoming parents. The idea of paying parents in order to boost birth rates and ensure better outcomes for those children isn't new.

☆ California Has a Gas-Price Mystery: Too High, But Why?
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-20 | by ( Jinjoo Lee | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

☆ The used electric car market is starting to take off as prices slowly drop
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Alexa St. John | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

At first glance, today's product pipeline might not paint a good picture for the future of the used EV market. "If what we've produced in the last couple of years has been a rich mix, when that goes into the used market, that keeps used prices elevated as well," Dziczek said. Overall declines for used vehicle prices also generally apply to used EVs. Used EVs remain more expensive than used gas-cars, and many might not yet qualify for the used EV tax credit based on its price cap. Dealers are starting to feel incentivized to drop used EVs priced close to the cap to just below it.

☆ Column: Model no more? Turkey's energy transition reversed in 2022: Maguire
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-19 | by ( Gavin Maguire | Thomson Reuters | Gavin Maguire Is The Global Energy Transition Columnist. He Was Previously Asia Commodities | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

As Turkey's overall coal imports grew by only 8.8% in 2022, the surge in Russian purchases came at the expense of other suppliers such as Colombia and Australia. In contrast, Turkey's electricity generation from solar and wind averaged 16% in 2022, meaning that an overwhelming majority of power was generated from other sources. Share of electricity from solar + wind in Turkey, Germany & SpainAn additional 22% of Turkey's electricity came from hydro facilities in 2022, which provided valuable dispatchable clean power for utilities. Yet solar and wind supplies come with the headache of intermittency, when power generation totals slump at night and during cloudy or windless days. Until 2022, Turkey had been on a path to use cleaner-burning natural gas as that main source of baseload supply, with plans to phase out high-polluting coal use over time.

These are just some of the items that investigators seized from the apartment of 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger, the former doctoral student charged with killing four University of Idaho college students, according to a search warrant released Wednesday. The warrant was served Dec. 30, the same day Kohberger was arrested at his family home in Pennsylvania. The other hair samples aren't specifically identified as human in the warrant signed by Washington State University Assistant Police Chief Dawn Daniels. The quadruple murder shocked the country and stymied police for seven weeks before Kohberger was arrested. But the four charges of first-degree murder carry sentences that could include life in prison to the death penalty.

☆ 5 key takeaways from Climate Week NYC 2022
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Sponsor Post | Created Hitachi With Insider Studios | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The importance of addressing climate change has never been greater. No single business or organization can tackle climate change on its own. On the first day of Climate Week NYC, industry experts gathered to discuss what's stopping us from getting climate action done. Helping small and medium-sized customers optimize their climate efforts allows companies with the resources and reach of Hitachi to extend climate action beyond their current offerings. Discover how Hitachi is getting it done by driving climate action through its sustainable technologies and solutions.

☆ Air fares will have to rise to clean up aviation
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-17 | by ( Hanna Ziady | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

He said that financiers and energy suppliers should invest in SAF production, including in emerging markets. The wealthy people in this room and wealthy nations should be funding the energy transition in aviation to help support developing countries,” he added. Holland-Kaye said that companies can play a major role accelerating the adoption of SAF because business travel accounts for about 30% of fuel used in aviation. In 2021, the industry pledged to replaced 10% of global jet fuel supply with SAF by 2030. Clean energy investments need a major boost if the world is to meet its climate goals, according to Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency.

☆ Op-ed: Oil CEO Sultan Al Jaber is the ideal person to lead the UN climate conference this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-14 | by ( Frederick Kempe | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Nowhere is this shift among climate activists more evident than in Germany, where Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, the Green Party leader, is serving as the pragmatist-in-chief. Some climate activists were aghast this Thursday when the UAE named Sultan Al Jaber, the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), as president of this year's COP 28. Al Jaber, speaking to the Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum on Saturday, captured his ambition to drive faster and more transformative results at COP 28. "We are way off track," said Al Jaber. "We will work with the energy industry on accelerating the decarbonization, reducing methane, and expanding hydrogen," said Al Jaber.

☆ A buzzy healthcare startup breaks down how it 'overextended' and is ditching its plans to build hundreds of clinics despite a $100 million investment from CVS
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | Blake Dodge | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Carbon Health on Monday landed $100 million from CVS Health as digital-health funding slows. Its CEO, Eren Bali, said it took a valuation hit to get clean terms for its long-term success. In digital health's dismal funding market, Carbon Health just notched a big win. The startup, which operates clinics offering urgent and primary care, announced on Monday that it snagged $100 million in Series D funding from CVS Health Ventures. The pharmacy giant also said it would open Carbon Health clinics at some CVS Health locations.

☆ The Middle Ages Were Cleaner Than We Think
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Eleanor Janega | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

For women, in particular, cleanliness was one of the very highest virtues. The daily wash usually involved collecting water in a ewer, heating it, then pouring it into a large basin to be used for scrubbing. Baths in a wooden tub would happen less often, given it was a world without plumbing. Water is heavy, and collecting it, heating it, and then getting it from the kettle into the bathtub was difficult. Baths also required space, which was at a premium in most households.

☆ Pepsi is replacing Sierra Mist with Starry — a new lemon-lime soda designed to rival Sprite and win over Gen Z
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

PepsiCo is replacing Sierra Mist with Starry, a new lemon-lime soda. Starry has a "more balanced, cleaner, crisp finish than Sierra Mist," a spokesperson told Insider. The beverage serves as a fresh opportunity to compete with market leader Sprite. PepsiCo said Starry will soon debut a national television campaign and appear at major sports and entertainment events as well. But whether Starry's flavor packs enough punch to compete with Sprite, only time will tell.

☆ Before accepting 'manager' in your title, make sure it's not just a way for your company to avoid paying you overtime
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-12 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A new study finds that firms may be using fake managerial titles to get out of paying employees overtime. Workers with a manager title, who make over a certain amount weekly, are exempt from overtime. Firms gave many more workers who make that cut-off wage manager titles, according to the study. They found that, during that time, there was a 485% increase in managerial titles for workers just over that overtime threshold. In essence, firms give workers title bumps without tacking on new duties — or higher pay.

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