They’re saying “nil” to dollar bills. Money makes the world go round. But when it comes to Gen Zers, the cold-hard stuff just makes them frown, according to new data, which reveals that tech-obsessed 20-somethings consider cash “cringe.” “More than half of Gen Z (53%) are using physical cash as a last resort when paying,” … Read more
Instacart said Friday it will offer customers who receive SNAP benefits 50% on their next grocery order to ease strain as the government prepares to cut off food aid payments. Instacart said any customer who placed an order in October using a SNAP/EBT card will be eligible for the discount, which will be available even … Read more
Is your phone sabotaging your gains? New research suggests that popular calorie-counting and workout-tracking apps may be doing more harm than good, leaving users feeling frustrated rather than fired up to reach their goals. That’s bad news for the 92 million Americans who rely on these platforms to track every bite and bench press, raising … Read more
The era of coupon-clipping is over. Smart shoppers everywhere are catching on to a smartphone app that offers cash back — even for grocery items already purchased, Food & Wine has reported. The Aisle app, first released in 2021, offers discounts on grocery and personal care products at major grocery stores, which could range from … Read more
All is fairway in love and dating. Single ladies are looking to the Ryder Cup to get their romantic lives out of the NYC rough and meet some eligible bachelors. The golf tournament, in which 12 American golfers tee off against 12 Europeans, started Friday at Bethpage Black on Long Island and runs through Sunday. … Read more
Young men’s shift to the political right has complicated the dating world and led to distrust by women of dating apps, according to The Atlantic writer Faith Hill, who appeared on CNN on Thursday. Hill argued that women’s growing distrust of dating apps stems from men — young men in particular — becoming more conservative while young women … Read more
Go take a hike might not be the first piece of advice you’d expect to hear if you’re single, but it might be the best antidote to endlessly swiping left and right. After all, going on a nature walk with a bunch of fresh, air-friendly folks is a pretty wholesome way to meet people. At … Read more
Stop the stresses! Cortisol is known as the body’s primary stress hormone, but it has many essential functions. It naturally peaks in the morning to help you wake up and feel alert and then gradually decreases throughout the day to eventually prepare your body for sleep. Elevated cortisol over a long while can lead to increased … Read more
Being responsible for yourself when you travel is hard enough (Where did I stash my keys again? Did I leave that scarf in the hotel closet? Is that coffee date calendar hold in the right time zone?). Add a pet into the mix and that’s a whole other headache. Or, perhaps we mean joy, as … Read more
These women are rating and reviewing men like products on Amazon, or a restaurant on Yelp. Have we forgotten our dates are also human beings? Source link #Tea #apps #toxic #conversations #hacking #started #war #sexes
There’s long been a theory that, on dating apps, 80% of women are pursuing the top 20% of men — but new research reveals it’s actually fellas who are aiming too high when swiping for love. International researchers analyzed the behaviors of almost 3,000 heterosexual users of a Czech dating app, with their findings published … Read more
Good news for coffee lovers: Starbucks is now lifting the veil on its “secret menu,” and no memorization is needed. The company announced on Monday that secret menu drinks are currently accessible on the Starbucks mobile app. “[The] Starbucks ‘secret menu’ has been a thing for years, but today, it’s official,” the announcement read. “Beginning July 14, Starbucks Rewards … Read more
Love might be off the menu — but the lobster sure isn’t. With wallets tightening and a looming recession on the rise, some singles are turning first dates into free dinner scams. Countless TikTokkers are proudly documenting their foodie finesse, using Hinge and Bumble like Doordash — to score meals on someone else’s dime. This is … Read more
He turned dinner into drama. A particularly bold DoorDash driver unwittingly reignited the ongoing debate over tipping with a baffling request for more money — before he even delivered a customer’s takeout meal. The to-go trouble was revealed by a confused and hungry Redditor, who took to the popular chat site to share a strange exchange … Read more
Are book clubs the new dating app? Nearly one in four book club members have had a meet-cute at their reading group, according to a new survey. The poll of 2,000 Americans who attend a book club found that a surprisingly high number (23%) have met someone they’re interested in romantically at their club. Interestingly, … Read more
Uber Technologies on Wednesday unveiled a range of new offerings such as shared fixed-route rides and expanded membership passes, targeting consumers seeking cost-effective ways to travel. The ride-sharing app has been looking to invest in more affordable transport and delivery offerings to widen its user base and combat slowing revenue growth in an uncertain economic environment. Uber’s new “Route … Read more
Inflation has come for everything: your rent, groceries, therapist bill — and, yes, even your daily Starbucks order. Over the past decade, Starbucks prices have climbed an insane 39%, according to The Takeout, outpacing even the national inflation rate, which comes in at a whopping 31%. That Mocha Frappuccino you drank all summer long? It’s … Read more
Dating apps can put us on hormonal rollercoaster. Online dating is a gamble in more ways than one. Researchers have revealed that dating apps can monkey with our hormones, creating a chemical dependence that’s on par with an addiction to games of chance — even when users swipe right. The freaky findings were part of … Read more
She found love in a hopeless place. Finding love in today’s digital dating world is no east feat — especially if you’re going through a life- changing experience. This is what happened to a young woman diagnosed with cancer — who swiped for love and to her surprise, found her dream man. Nella Pignatelli was … Read more
Boyfriend wanted, apply within. Gen Z romantic hopefuls are dumping the dating apps and moving the search for a partner to a very public forum — their social media accounts. “So I just wanna let everybody know that in 2025 I will be accepting boyfriend applications. Yes, very exciting,” Anise Armstrong — @anisesarchive — proclaimed in … Read more