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Hawaii is converting 10,000 vacation rentals back into homes for residents who've been priced out by tourism. The bold housing plan aims to help local families afford to stay in the place they call home.
A Florida fire rescue team used AI to find 5,000 hidden vacation rentals and make them safer, slashing fires by two-thirds and preventing child drownings. Their success generated $3 million and hired more firefighters to protect the community.
South Korea just demonstrated rental cars that drive themselves to your location and park themselves when you're done. The country's largest rental car federation is now racing to adopt the technology after seeing it work.
A frustrated mom called out her family on TikTok after they complained about every detail of the vacation she'd planned alone. The video went viral and actually changed everything.
A Wisconsin rental car company is opening its electric vehicle chargers to everyone, solving a charging gap while making money. The move comes as EV registrations in the state have grown more than 50% yearly since 2013.
Charles Darwin University just secured $70 million to build new student housing that will free up hundreds of rental properties for Darwin residents. The 14-story tower and campus upgrades arrive as the city faces one of Australia's tightest housing markets.
Germany's Justice Minister is cracking down on landlords who exploit furnished apartment loopholes to charge double the rent and dodge rental protections. New rules will cap furniture surcharges and limit short-term leases that have locked regular renters out of cities like Berlin.
A mom turned vacation planning into confidence-building gold. Her 10-year-olds research destinations and present their dream trips to the family.
A new solar battery rental service in Lagos lets Nigerians power their homes for just ₦3,000 a day instead of ₦10,000 for generators. The startup has already proven its model with 125,000 rentals in South Africa.
A British police sergeant tackled an armed suspect who was assaulting a Nashville officer just 10 minutes after landing for his vacation. The six-minute struggle ended with the suspect subdued and an American officer's life saved.
A new expert guide reveals that small, consistent daily habits outperform vacations for lasting mental wellness. The secret lies in what you do on ordinary days, not escape days.
Rental car locations in Wisconsin are solving two problems at once by opening their electric vehicle charging stations to the public. Now anyone can charge up in Appleton and Madison, not just customers renting cars.
New research shows families moving into single-family rental homes are unlocking better schools for their kids without buying property. Students from these households saw real gains in test scores after moving to stronger school districts.
A British equipment rental company just made it easier for construction crews to go electric by adding over 100 zero-emission machines to its fleet. The move helps contractors win jobs in cities with strict noise and pollution rules.
A clean energy startup is bringing affordable solar power to Nigerian homes and small businesses through a simple battery rental system. Customers can now access reliable electricity for as little as $1 per day at Mobil stations across Lagos.
Young travelers in China are spending $2,800 on intense sports training holidays instead of traditional relaxation trips. The "sportcation" trend is turning vacation hotspots like Bali into fitness destinations.
Sydney doubled its rental ebikes to 7,000 in 2025, leading an Australian shift away from e-scooters toward pedal-powered alternatives. The switch comes as safety concerns cool e-scooter enthusiasm while ebikes win over cities and commuters alike.
When Chris Barron's flight got canceled, he turned a boring rental car counter into an impromptu concert stage. The Spin Doctors frontman delighted Enterprise employees with an acoustic version of his 1991 hit "Two Princes."
Travelers in India are discovering destinations where their stay directly helps restore forests, support local farms, and revitalize communities. These six eco-stays prove vacations can heal the planet while refreshing the soul.
A Vancouver Island family on vacation in Mexico got the surprise of their lives when volunteers found their missing cat 30 kilometers from home after two months. The friendly tortoiseshell ran straight into her rescuer's arms during a rainstorm.
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