Amazon founder and the world’s fourth richest person, Jeff Bezos, sold 3.4 million Amazon shares worth £568.85 million ($768.9 million) based on the Thursday closing price of £164.43 ($222.26) per share. The stock sale was completed between 3rd and 9th July across four trades, according to the latest filings with the US Securities and Exchange…
In 2017, Samantha Thomas of Buffalo, New York, met a guy on Tinder. A few dates followed. Wherever they went ― casual drinks, a movie, a walk around the neighborhood ― the guy left his hat firmly in place, just as he had in all his Tinder pics. “It was summer and he had sort…
If you’ve used a dating app before, you’ve likely been a victim of catfishing (or the less severe form of deception called kittenfishing). On the other hand, perhaps you’ve been a perpetrator yourself. Well, according to a new survey by the dating app Hily, more than 50 percent of young Americans have been on dates…
A few months ago, my friend told me she met someone. “Hinge or Bumble?” I asked at the time, naturally assuming she’d swiped right to form this new connection. Videos by VICE “Actually…” she started, beaming with pride. “I met him at a local running club.” I nearly choked on my coffee in shock—not necessarily…
Hinge is launching a $1 million fund to help local groups in London put on social events for young people. Maskot | Digitalvision | Getty Images It may come as no surprise that Gen Z, the online generation, are increasingly struggling with loneliness — but an unlikely source is coming to their aid. Dating app…
Both Travis and Jason Kelce along with Nate Bargatze are returning to play golf at Lake Tahoe this summer. They’ll be joined by newcomers George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. All are expected to compete in the 36th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament July 9-13 at…
After emerging from the aftermath of a traumatic surprise breakup, I decided to start dating again. Since I’m a grizzled millennial, you know what that means: online dating. Cue the weee-oowwwww reality-TV sound effect that conveys a dire warning. The apps can cause depersonalization, converting real human beings into little bursts of dopamine. The apps can offer a paradox…
Lauren Goode: I also think if there is a bright spot, it’s probably going to be some of the apps that are very specific for people that help people winnow down what they’re looking for and find someone who is aligned with what they want, whether that’s someone who shares super niche interests or cultural…
The two began chatting and, eventually, hopped on the phone a couple times. Francine learned they both lived near Toronto, Canada and they discussed meeting up in person, but couldn’t do so safely due to pandemic restrictions. When they were finally able to connect IRL for a first date, restaurants were still shut down, so…
From lawsuits to fumbled advertising campaigns, are we falling out of love with online dating? Recent Ofcom data showed a decline in UK users, and Gen Z seems to increasingly hanker after in-person romantic spontaneity. More broadly, the rise of online dating has been accompanied by growing social isolation and loneliness, as well as polarisation…