Airbnb bans owners from making guests clean, and Meta pays R163 billion in legal fees

Airbnb has implemented a new policy banning owners from requesting guests to clean up after them, effective November 20, 2026, a move aimed at reducing the burden on hosts. This shift comes as Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has been hit with a massive legal bill of R163 billion, a result of resolving litigation related to teen mental health. Amidst this backdrop, investors are seeking safe-haven assets, with credit risk now driving global market trends.