Tell us: have you used AI to help with online dating? From chat-up lines to social coaching, we’d like to hear from people who use AI to assist them navigating the online dating world The Guardian - UK · 2h ago
Man posed as NFL player for San Francisco 49ers to defraud 26 women of $1.3 million Daejon Labrayae Love allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and used dating apps, luxury cars and fake investment accounts to target women in a $1.3 million fraud scheme. Prosecutors identified 26 victims, while the FBI is investigating claims from 35 additional potential victims. Love has pleaded not guilty… The Times of India · 2h ago
17% of Young Adults Have Gone Into Debt to Date — How Much Is Romance Costing Now? Finding love has never been free, but dating costs are becoming a serious financial concern for younger Americans. A September 2026 survey found that 17% of Gen Z and millennials have taken on debt to maintain a lifestyle with someone they were dating. Between restaurant bills, transportation, entertainment, and appearance-related… Budget and the Bees · 4h ago
Broken dating apps and delayed takeaways: How Ukrainian strikes on data centres are upending daily life in Russia After Russian energy attacks left Ukrainians without heating and electricity last winter, Kyiv has in 2026 sought to disrupt Russian daily life in response The Independent UK · 7h ago
'Tinder Swindler' Simon Leviev Plans 'Safe Love' App To Stop Dating Scams After Admitting 'I Know How To Lie' Simon Leviev, known as the 'Tinder Swindler', says he plans to launch 'Safe Love', a dating app aimed at preventing romance scams despite opposition from the dating industry. International Business Times UK · 9h ago
Why Fictional Men Feel Better Than Real Ones Real-life dating, meanwhile, can involve mixed signals, delayed replies, awkward conversations, misunderstandings and people who simply do not know what they want. So, why do fictional men sometimes feel better than real ones? The answer isn't necessarily that fictional men are better. It is that fictional romance is designed to… MyLifeXP · 10h ago
7 Psychological Reasons Someone Acts Interested but Never Makes a Move They remember little details about you, find reasons to talk, make eye contact and sometimes flirt. Yet, when you expect them to take the next step, nothing happens. If someone acts interested but never makes a move, it can leave you questioning every conversation and wondering whether you imagined the… MyLifeXP · 11h ago
How did early Māori society develop? New research reveals a clearer timeline When the first Polynesian settlers arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand some 750 years ago, they found an environment very different to the lands they left behind. The Conversation · 18h ago
Indian-origin man in Australia denied bail for 'stalking' woman he met on dating app; judge says risk to her safety 'too great' An Indian-origin man in Australia has been denied bail after prosecutors alleged he repeatedly harassed a woman he met on a dating app, continued contacting her after she rejected his advances and used government systems to obtain personal information about her family. The Times of India · Oct 14
7 Active Date Ideas for Gym Couples Who Hate Boring Dinner Plans The good news? Dating and fitness can go hand in hand. Whether you are a gym couple that loves strength training, enjoys outdoor adventures, or simply wants to try something new together, active dates can make your relationship more exciting. They give you an opportunity to bond, laugh, challenge each… MyLifeXP · Oct 14
‘Like being in a vortex’: US report details extent of ‘devastating’ dating-app scams Congress calls for Match Group and others to do more to help victims like Mary, who lost $100,000 to app scammer The Guardian - US · Oct 14
'Super-Earths' might be better than our planet. But are they reachable? PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 14: Portuguese papers are discussing the country's housing problems. Next: in Germany, a humanoid robot has sexually assaulted a teenage girl. In science news, there might be planets more habitable than Earth out there. Finally, Cosmopolitan helps us find out if we are dating a… France 24 · Oct 14
Bumble taken over for £980m in ‘bet on future of humanity’ Shares in the group jumped 57% overnight after the deal was announced. Evening Standard · Oct 14
Bumble dating app agrees £980 million takeover deal sending shares soaring Shares in the group jumped 57 per cent overnight after the deal was announced The Independent UK · Oct 14
We Got This Covered · Oct 13 ‘Message received’: Woman says her favorite part of dating is the day they suddenly turn cold It's a matter of time
Budget and the Bees · Oct 13 Dating Is Getting Expensive — 8 Things Couples Are Cutting Back On First Romance might be priceless, but dating certainly isn’t getting cheaper. Between restaurant bills, entertainment, transportation, and special occasions, couples are discovering how quickly dating expenses can drain their budgets.
The Economic Times · Oct 13 Bumble swipes right on $1.3 billion go-private deal amid online dating industry reset Bumble said on Tuesday it had agreed to be taken private by Ithaca Holdings in a deal valued at $1.3 billion, as the dating app pushes forward with its months-long turnaround amid
Bored Panda · Oct 13 Man Shares 8 Non-Negotiables For How Men Should Treat Women, And Some Of His Rules Have People Talking A man’s list of “non-negotiables” for how men should treat women has sparked a heated online debate, with some viewers calling the advice the “bare minimum” and others saying several rules feel “outdated.”
BANG Premier · Oct 13 Britney Spears releases Justin Timberlake collaboration Britney Spears has released a previously unheard track which was co-written by Justin Timberlake while they were dating.
International Business Times UK · Oct 13 Jeju Woman Killed Despite Police Protection After Stalking and Dating Violence Reports, With No Restraining Order A woman in her 40s was fatally stabbed outside a Jeju hotel despite previous stalking and dating violence reports, police protection and an emergency smartwatch, according to reports.
International Business Times · Oct 12 What DateMyAge Says About the Hidden Economic Cost of Online Scams DateMyAge is a global age-positive online communication platform that connects mature singles across borders.
The Times of India · Oct 12 Indian-origin man in Chicago killed estranged wife who was dating another man; then went to airport, bought a ticket home, got arrested 31-year-old Ankur Patel, an Indian-origin Chicago man, killed his estranged wife, who left him and started dating another man. The incident took place in August when Patel lured his wife across the country on the pretext of allowing her to meet their five-year-old daughter. The woman's name was not released.…
We Got This Covered · Oct 12 Woman went on a dinner date with a guy she met on Hinge. By the end of it, she had one piece of dating advice for others: ‘Run at the first red flag’ They had a somewhat awkward FaceTime conversation before the date.
Bored Panda · Oct 12 72 Personal Ads From The Past That Show How People Looked For Love Before Dating Apps It's easy to assume that everything was better back in the date, but dating has always been a challenge for some. So before dating apps and social media existed, one of the easiest ways to meet strangers was by taking out an ad in the newspaper. Here's a list of…