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Raya: The Dating App That Rejects You More Politely Than Your Ex

In the brutal world of online dating, getting ghosted is bad. Getting "waitlisted" by Raya—the ultra-exclusive dating app favored by celebrities and creators—might sting worse, but at least it comes with polish. With a reported 2.5 million people stuck in the queue, Raya has managed to turn rejection into a…

Benzinga

‘I’m not the first girl that he has done this to’: Florida woman matches with man on Hinge. Then she discovers he’s a ‘con artist’

Matching with someone on Hinge always carries a level of risk, but Florida woman Emma Cappuccilli (@embethlove) has experienced this on another level. In a three-part TikTok series, which has cumulatively amassed over 165,000 views, she told her story.

The Mary Sue

Beyond snubbing Tinder, Bumble, and casual flings, more than half of Gen Z is spending $0 monthly on dating, BofA finds

Gen Z’s economic anxiety—as well as disinterest in casual dating—has led many young people to spend little to nothing on dates.

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The surprising way Gen Z cure heartbreak (it's not what you think)

Forget ice cream or a boozy night out as the traditional remedy for heartbreak, and try this proven practice instead

Evening Standard

Study Shows Couples Who Meet Online Have Less Of A Chance Than Those Who Meet IRL

Researchers found that online meet-cutes result in “lower relationship satisfaction”.

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From apps to matchmaking: the diverse ways American Muslims navigate finding marriage partners

A Muslim matchmaking show on Hulu and New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s comments about meeting his wife on a dating app provide a glimpse into the diverse ways American Muslims find their spouses

The Independent UK

Match Group Is in the Middle of a Turnaround. Should You Swipe Right on MTCH Stock?

Should you consider investing in Match Group while it's undergoing a turnaround?

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Generation Lonely: Gen-Z want to make friends, but we're too awkward to even speak on the phone

Gen Z are desperate to make connections... but find it too difficult to do so. Sophie Peachey explains

Evening Standard

Match Group’s rape problem: A lawsuit alleges that inaction by Tinder and Hinge’s owner allowed abusers to stay on the apps

A shareholder alleges the company “has known … which users have been reported for drugging, assaulting, or raping their dates since at least 2016” but did not release a promised report.

Fortune

The dating app wars: Hinge booms as Bumble users drop and Tinder tries to attract Gen Z

Bumble saw a nearly 9 percent decrease in paying customers during the second quarter of 2025 as rival dating apps Tinder and Hinge continue to thrive

The Independent UK

Match Group Investors Swipe Right On Q2 Results, Q3 Guidance

Dating app company Match Group Inc (NASDAQ:MTCH) reported second-quarter financial results after market close Tuesday.

Benzinga

Match Group Stock: Analyst Estimates & Ratings

Match Group has significantly underperformed the broader market over the past year, yet analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

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'Dating has never felt more unsafe': How the Tea app hack exposed the very issue it was built to solve

An app built to protect women has been targeted in a terrifying revenge attack — underscoring just how unsafe dating is in the process. So where can we go from here? Katie Strick reports

Evening Standard

‘Yeah, I don’t think that’s gonna work for me’: NYC woman plans date with Hinge match. Then he cancels on her when she says she doesn’t drink

A woman says her date canceled less than an hour before they were supposed to meet, just because she planned to order a mocktail.

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‘The hottest kiss I have ever had in my entire life:’ Woman meets Hinge date at Buffalo Wild Wings. Then he gets arrested. But the story doesn’t end there

A woman on TikTok says she almost got in the car with a severely drunk man—possibly an alcoholic—who crashed his car and got a DUI later that night. The reason why she texted him back the next day? The Hinge match was a really good kisser.

The Mary Sue

‘It’s not like these people who live here will see this anyways’: Woman sees a firefighter on Hinge. Then she sees her house in one of the photos

A woman scrolls on the dating app Hinge and pauses on the profile of a firefighter named Nick. However, it’s not because she finds him attractive.

The Guardian - US

US man arrested for allegedly using dating apps to scam matches out of $2m

Christopher Earl Lloyd, 39, claimed he was a financial expert to convince victims to transfer him money, prosecutors say

The Guardian - US

Leftists are determined to date each other - and not settle for liberals: ‘Politics are the new religion’

Progressives are seeking ideologically aligned matches as ‘hot commie summer’ heats up, but the apps aren’t helping

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Dating apps are banking on AI to win over Gen Z—but the sparks aren't flying, survey finds

Gen Z is the youngest generation to enter adulthood during the AI revolution, but they’re actually more uncomfortable with using AI for dating.

The Mary Sue

‘I give up’: Nashville woman makes plans with Hinge match after ‘fantastic’ first date. Then she gets a text. Why is her story so common?

A Nashville woman’s viral TikTok about a Hinge match canceling their second date due to a “stronger connection” has ignited debate over the emotional toll of dating apps.

Fortune

Dating apps are doomed because Gen Z is locked in on meet-cutes, former Hinge content lead says: They want to vibe their way through meeting people

Podcaster Ilana Dunn reflects on how the dating world has changed.

Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg’s dream for AI chatbots to become your friend is as unhealthful as 'junk food,' Hinge CEO says

Justin McLeod warns against certain AI use cases for dating apps.

Benzinga

Mark Zuckerberg Suggested AI Avatars Could Be Your Friends, Hinge Founder Justin McLeod Says Meta CEO Is 'Playing With Fire'

Hinge founder Justin McLeod says Silicon Valley's push to offer artificial-intelligence “friends” risks worsening, not curing, the loneliness crisis and likened Mark Zuckerberg's vision of AI companionship to eating junk food.

The Independent UK

Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji is an animator, illustrator and ceramicist. And they met on Hinge

People across the country are still learning about Zohran Mamdani, who stunned the political world and is poised to become the Democratic nominee for NYC mayor after sweeping past Andrew Cuomo

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Substack is the best place on the internet – let's hope the brands don't ruin it

It was only a matter of time until the companies came-a-calling.

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