Tag #Dating Apps

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Modern Adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma Premieres in London

Ava Pickett's contemporary adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, playing at London's Rose Theatre, reimagines the classic tale within the context of modern dating apps and social dynamics, exploring themes of self-discovery and flawed friendships.

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Couple's Chilean Covid Lockdown Led to Engagement

A couple's trip to South America during the initial Covid-19 outbreak unexpectedly strengthened their bond, leading to an engagement and subsequent elopement.

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Dating App Decline Spurs AI-Driven Overhaul

Dating app usage is declining globally, with Sensor Tower reporting a 9% drop in downloads and a 3% decrease in monthly active users in Q3 2024. Match Group's stock price reflects this decline, falling from $172 in October 2021 to $34 in July 2024, and companies are now investing in AI to improve us...

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Data Breach Exposes Thousands of Images and Messages from Women-Only Dating App

A data breach at the US-based women-only dating app Tea Dating Advice exposed 72,000 images and 59,000 posts, comments, and direct messages from users who signed up before February 2024, raising privacy concerns.

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Security Alert: Kidnappings Linked to Dating Apps in Mexico

The U.S. Embassy in Mexico issued a security alert warning American citizens of a rise in kidnappings linked to dating apps in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit, urging caution and advising meetings in public places.

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Australian Writer Receives Suspended Sentence for Attempted Child Sex Encounter

A 66-year-old Australian writer, Lloyd Bradford Syke, was sentenced to a suspended jail term for attempting to meet a 15-year-old girl he contacted on the Instinct dating app; he was found in a hotel room with condoms and lubricant, intending to meet the girl, who was actually a 16-year-old boy atte...

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Hulu's "Swiped": A Critical Look at Tinder's Founding and Misogyny

Hulu's "Swiped" recounts Whitney Wolfe Herd's journey founding Tinder and Bumble, highlighting the sexism and harassment she faced, juxtaposing it with a conventional capitalist success story.

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Gender Equality
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Dating App Hack Exposes 70,000 Women to Online Harassment

A dating app designed to vet men was hacked, exposing over 70,000 images of female users, leading to online harassment and safety concerns; the app's owner is facing lawsuits, and the incident reveals broader issues of gender inequality and online safety.

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New Dating App Limits Pre-Date Chat: A Reporter's Experience

A culture reporter tested a new dating app, Breeze, which eliminates pre-date messaging. He went on a date with Rozena in London; although they enjoyed their time together, there was no romantic connection, and the venue's accessibility posed challenges.

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U.S. Consulate Warns Tourists of Jalisco Dating App Kidnappings

The U.S. Consulate in Guadalajara issued a warning to American tourists in Jalisco to exercise caution when using dating apps due to several reported kidnappings and extortions in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit, prompting a Level 3 travel advisory urging tourists to reconsider visiting.

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25.5-Year Sentence for Dating App Murder in Bilbao

Nelson David M.B. was sentenced to 25.5 years in prison for the murder of a man he met on a dating app in Bilbao, Spain, on October 17, 2021; the crime involved strangulation and theft from the victim's bank account, and the accused has multiple prior convictions.

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Dating Apps Linked to Increased Child Sexual Abuse: Study

A study of 5,000 men across the UK, US, and Australia found that men who commit sexual offenses against minors are almost four times more likely to use dating platforms than non-offenders; nearly two-thirds of child sexual abusers use dating apps, with over one in five using them daily.

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