The company’s platform lets advertisers exclude people of certain races from seeing their content. That’s a serious problem when it comes to promotions such as housing, credit, and jobs.

Partly in response to the presence of Tesla and Apple, the city is building lots of high-end apartments, but little in the way of affordable housing.

Opponents and advocates of the short-term rental platform both say the service is disrupting the country's biggest housing market: New York City.

Plus: Thanksgiving-guest controversy

Multiple signs are pointing to recovery and stability—which is refreshing after five days of stock market volatility.