ONLINE DATING

Jul 18 2025CRIME

A Retired Officer's Risky Online Romance

A former Army lieutenant colonel, David Slater, has admitted to sharing top-secret details about Russia's actions in Ukraine with someone he met on a foreign dating site. At 64, Slater had a long career in the military and later worked as a civilian at the U. S. Strategic Command. Despite his experience, he allegedly shared sensitive information with an unknown perso...

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May 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo's Game Stopped: The Dating App That Wasn't

A fun idea was shut down before it even started. A dating app called SmashTogether was supposed to help Super Smash Bros. fans find each other. It was not just about finding someone to play with. It was also about finding someone to date. The app had a clever plan. It wanted to match people based on their love for the game. This was different from other dating apps. ...

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Apr 30 2025CRIME

The Man Who Pretended to be Rich and Powerful

Ryan Hemphill, a 43-year-old man, is accused of serious crimes against six women. He built a fake image of wealth and power to lure these women. He used this image to scare them into silence. He claimed he had deep connections in law enforcement and organized crime. He told them that going to the authorities would be useless. He said he would never be held accountabl...

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Apr 08 2025OPINION

Dating Apps: Are They Really Helping Us Connect?

Dating apps have become a staple in modern romance, but are they truly helping us form genuine connections? A recent addition to Tinder, an AI-driven feature, has sparked conversations about the role of technology in our love lives. This feature, dubbed "The Game Game, " is designed to help users practice their flirting skills with AI-generated characters. Users c...

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Mar 23 2025CRIME

Love Scams: A Growing Threat in the Digital Age

Online dating has become a popular way to meet new people. However, it also comes with risks, especially when it comes to romance scams. These scams involve criminals creating fake profiles to trick people into sending them money. One such victim is Beth Hyland, a 54-year-old woman who fell prey to a scammer posing as a French project manager. Hyland's story is not u...

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Feb 20 2025LIFESTYLE

Swipe Secrets: What Your Choices on Dating Apps Really Mean

Dating apps are everywhere these days. They're more than just tools for meeting new people; they're like windows into our minds. People often say one thing but do another. For instance, a person might claim they like someone with a certain trait, but their swipes might show something different. Take location, for example. The closer someone is, the more like...

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Feb 19 2025CRIME

Secaucus Sting: Man Tricked into Meeting a Fake Teen

A man from Queens found himself in a tricky situation in Secaucus. He thought he was meeting a 15-year-old girl, but it was a trap. The man was caught by police at Osprey Cove apartments. He was arrested at 12:15 a. m. on Saturday. The police charged him with serious crimes. The man was accused of trying to meet a minor for sex. The man was tricked by a couple of pe...

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Jan 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Love Match: Using Dating Theory in Online Recommendations

Imagine if dating theories could help you find the perfect match online. Our project aims to do just that. By blending dating theories with recommender systems, we hope to make online dating more effective. We all know that dating isn't just about swiping right. It involves understanding compatibility and preferences. Dating theories can provide insights into these ...

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Jan 06 2025CRIME

Love Scams: A Bill to Protect Online Daters

Online dating has become a big part of many people's lives, but it's also a playground for scammers. Last year, over 64, 000 Americans were tricked into giving away over $1 billion in romance scams. That's double the amount from just four years ago! A 66-year-old woman named Sue was one of these victims. She had saved $2 million for her retirement and was looking for...

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Jan 06 2025LIFESTYLE

Get Ready to Swipe on the Busiest Day for Online Dating

Ever thought about starting the new year with a new love life? Well, January's first Sunday, nicknamed "Dating Sunday, " is the perfect time to do just that. Millions of singles are expected to log onto dating apps, making it the busiest day of the year for online romance. Tinder, one of the biggest dating apps, sees a big jump in activity on this day. They expect a...

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