Love is in the air — but not everyone is in a pair. About 46% of U.S. adults aged 20 and older are unmarried, and some cities have even higher populations of singles, according to a CBS News Data Team analysis of U.S. Census data. For those looking for love, certain areas offer more opportunity….
Sioux Falls, South Dakota — On this Valentine’s Day, here is the secret of a long and happy marriage, according to 94-year-old Don Barnett and his 93-year-old wife Marilyn of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their public displays of affection made possible, they say, by their private nightly ritual of song. It happens right before bed, when…
The history of Valentine’s Day is mushy. It’s been linked to a 12th-century poem about birds mating, the Christian-martyr-turned-Saint Valentine and a deadly fertility ritual in ancient Rome, but Elizabeth Nelson, an associate professor of history at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, thinks that’s all a stretch. “We want there to be an origin,”…
Each Valentine’s Day, millions of Americans gift their partners or loved ones with flowers, cards or candy as a token of their affections on Feb. 14. But while some see it as a commercialized “Hallmark holiday,” the occasion actually has ancient roots in Roman history and connections to Saint Valentine. Valentine’s Day is the perfect…
In the countdown to Valentine’s Day, people nationwide have been planning for a day of romance, treats and indulgence to show their love. Here’s a look at some of the search trends and what they reveal about how Americans celebrate. 🍫 Chocolate: The sweetest way to say “I love you” Chocolate is a special treat any…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love isn’t just in the air — it’s in the data. The CBS News Data Team asked the most popular dating apps what their dating data show. Dating apps such as Hinge, Tinder, Bumble and OkCupid saw a surge in activity in the first half of February last year, with a…
Warning signs to look for in relationship scams – CBS News Watch CBS News With Valentine’s Day approaching, there’s a growing effort to warn people about a devastating scam known as the “relationship investment scam.” In 2023 alone, nearly a quarter of all Americans said they were duped by cyberscams totaling an estimated $159 billion….
Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a classic bouquet of red roses — but that romantic gesture might cost more than you expect this year. From supply chain logistics to unpredictable weather, several factors influence the price of flowers. 🌹 What to expect roses to cost for Valentine’s Day FinanceBuzz, a financial information resource, recently analyzed…