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"House of the Dragon" finally returned on Sunday night, two years after season one aired on HBO and became a smash hit. Rhaenyra, in mourning, needs to see her dead son for herselfRhaenyra discovers the remains of Arrax, her son Lucerys' dragon, in the season two premiere of "House of the Dragon." Daemon makes an oopsieDaemon (Matt Smith) and Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) in "House of the Dragon" season 2. Back in King's Landing, the assassins that Daemon sent after Aemond close inEwan Mitchell as Aemond Targaryen in "House of the Dragon" season two. Olivia Cooke as Alicent in season two of "House of the Dragon."

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☆ ‘Pig butchering’ crypto scam: Americans taking their lives after losing savings to international criminal gangs
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Teele Rebane | Ivan Watson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +17 min

In early March, Dennis’ children scheduled a meeting to help their father get back on his feet after the scam. Matt and Adrienne lost their father Dennis to suicide in March after he fell victim to a cryptocurrency investment scam. Hard to believe I’m falling for a man I have never seen or spoken to,” Carina told him just a few weeks in. Carina, scam victimCarina didn’t tell her family about what had happened and the stress she was under until the very final moment. After months of hiding it, Carina told her family, who suggested she speak to Kraken directly.

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☆ Bumble Chief on need for equal rights and protections
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBumble Chief on need for equal rights and protectionsFor Pride Month, Bumble Chief People Officer David Ard stresses the need for equal rights and protections, while also celebrating the progress made.

Persons: David Ard Organizations: Pride

☆ Celibacy is in — just ask Lenny Kravitz, Julia Fox, and Gen Z
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Serafina Kenny | Kim Schewitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewCharlie Michael Baker used to be "majorly sexually active," but at age 17 he's decided he's not having any more sex. Charlie Michael Baker has decided to abstain from sex. But for others, not having sex is a more conscious choice. Similarly, Gen Z women in the US are swearing off sex because men they've dated have treated them badly, BI's Jordan Parker Erb reported last year. For Baker, celibacy makes him feel more comfortable with himself because he no longer feels the need to "keep a man happy," and avoids getting hurt by people who give him "false hope."

Persons: —, Charlie Michael Baker, he's, Baker, Julia Fox, Lenny Kravitz, Suki Waterhouse, Justin Bieber, Disney starlets, Zers, Roe, Wade, Zach Sang, Gen, they've, BI's Jordan Parker Erb, Bumble, hasn't, father's, Sandra Wheatley, Wheatley Organizations: Service, Business, Guttmacher Institute, Guardian, British Psychological Society Locations: Korean, Korea

☆ Opinion: Why we’re having less sex
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Opinion Jill Filipovic | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Women still cannot hold top positions in many religious institutions, and so many have understandably rejected these misogynistic formal patriarchies. If young women do indeed feel freer to opt out of sex they don’t want, that’s great. And most women desire sex, too, and deserve to have sex that feels good. This doesn’t mean everyone needs to be having sex all the time. The trick is refusing to fall into sexist ideas about what sex is for or how women should be valued.

Persons: Jill Filipovic, wouldn’t, they’re, —, it’s, Bumble, Julia Fox, Roe, Wade, ”, Andy Cohen, Christopher Rufo Organizations: Twitter, CNN, Facebook, The New York Times Locations: New York

☆ Celibacy Is Having a Moment. Embrace It. - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( B.D. Mcclay | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

In his first letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul issues one of Christianity’s better-known if lesser-observed dictates: It’s best to remain unmarried, full stop. But, he continues, if people “cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.”The message was clear: Celibacy is best; marriage is a concession. But as the centuries progressed this hierarchy collapsed, first in Christianity and then in the broader secular world. Yet celibacy — by which I mean deliberately going without sex — persistently returns to the public conversation. Much of the current vogue for celibacy is not driven by a desire to discipline the flesh but by disgust with the digital-age dating scene.

Persons: Paul, ”, they’re, Bumble, Lenny Kravitz, Julia Fox’s, Lady Gaga

☆ Celibacy might suck, but it's better than dating apps. Hooking up with old friends is the way to go.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Nicola Prentis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

But, since then, the apps seemed to have changed the way dating worked. Celibacy and a different approach to dating are, to me, the only answers to the kind of dehumanizing behavior the apps today provoke. AdvertisementThe author stopped using dating apps and only dates men she already knows. Dating apps throw people together with none of the social glue that binds us in our IRL trusted networks. Some people might call this style of dating "friends with benefits," but I don't.

Persons: Tinder, Bumble, I've, We'd, who'd, we're, I'd Organizations: Service, National, coy, Facebook, IRL Locations: Spain, Ireland, Istanbul

☆ Bumble's CEO says AI could give you fewer matches — but better ones
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bumble wants to use AI to give you fewer matches on its app. But the people you do match with will be better, CEO Lidiane Jones said at a conference Tuesday. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementSome day, AI could mean you get matched with fewer people on Bumble. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Bumble, Lidiane Jones, — Organizations: Service, Everything, Wall, Business

☆ Bumble's billboard ads made fun of celibacy as an alternative to dating. It didn't go down well.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewDating app Bumble is in hot water over an ad campaign that appeared to make fun of celibacy as an alternative to dating. The campaign featured billboards that bore the message: "You know full well a vow of celibacy is not the answer." Some said the ads were misogynistic and were chastising women for not casually sleeping with men. "Our ads referencing celibacy were an attempt to lean into a community frustrated by modern dating, and instead of bringing joy and humor, we unintentionally did the opposite," it said. AdvertisementBumble's apology post recognized that celibacy was a lifestyle many women choose for various reasons, including asexuality, trauma, or harm.

Persons: —, TikTok, Bumble, Lauren Salaun, Cecilia Regina, Regina, Julia Fox, Whitney Wolfe, concierges Organizations: Service, Business, National, Bloomberg Technology Summit, AP Locations: South Korea

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Yelp, Sweetgreen, Novavax, Akamai Technologies and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Hakyung Kim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Akamai Technologies — Shares of the cloud company fell more than 10% after issuing weak guidance for the second quarter. Akamai sees adjusted earnings ranging from $1.51 to $1.56 per share on revenue of $967 million to $986 million. Sweetgreen — The salad chain popped 5% after Sweetgreen reported first-quarter revenue of $158 million, topping the LSEG consensus estimate of $152 million. Analysts polled by FactSet called for a loss of 4 cents a share on revenue of $141.2 million. The DNA testing company posted a loss of 56 cents per share, while analysts had estimated a loss of 71 cents, per StreetAccount.

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☆ Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd says the app could embrace AI: 'Your dating concierge could go and date for you'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd says the woman-focused dating app is embracing AI. When discussing the future of Bumble at Bloomberg Tech in San Francisco, Herd, who recently stepped down from being the app's CEO, says Bumble will use AI "to help create more healthy and equitable" dating experience. "You could, in the near future, be talking to your AI dating concierge and you could share your insecurities ... and then it could give you productive tips for communicating with other people," she says. The idea of using AI to help you flirt isn't new. Tools like YourMove.AI and Love Genius use AI to craft daters more intriguing dating bios and messages.

Persons: Bumble, Whitney Wolfe Herd, Herd Organizations: Bloomberg Tech Locations: San Francisco

☆ A new crop of startups wants to help solve loneliness among millennials and Gen Z. Here's how they're connecting strangers and making money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Lauren Johnson | Sydney Bradley | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Plus, the pandemic and the shift to working from home have made millennials and Gen Z lonelier than ever, thanks in part to doomscrolling. "I believe the conventional 'make friends' apps too closely mimic the dating model, which can feel awkward and high-pressure for making friends," he said. The group hosts "reading parties" at bars and event spaces with the goal of helping people connect through reading. Dinner With Friends, a group that throws dinner parties, has worked on sponsored events with brands like Bumble and Geneva. Dinner With Friends founder Anita Michaud said brands typically either sponsor entire dinners or provide products — like canned cocktails — for the dinner parties.

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☆ Here are Friday's biggest analyst calls of the day: Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, 3M, Bumble, Nike, Walmart, Palantir & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

Wedbush reiterates Apple as outperform Wedbush said it's standing by its outperform rating on shares of Apple . Bank of America reiterates Palantir as buy Bank of America said it's standing by its buy rating on shares of Palantir. Bank of America initiates Apogee Therapeutics at buy Bank of America said the biotech company has best-in-class potential. Bank of America upgrades Bumble to buy from neutral Bank of America sees "multiple expansion" for the dating app company. Bank of America reiterates Walmart as buy Bank of America said it's bullish heading into Walmart earnings on May 16.

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☆ My AI dating your AI could be the future of online dating, Bumble founder says. 'No. No. Truly.'
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-10 | by ( Lauren Edmonds | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Bumble's founder discussed how AI could influence dating at the Bloomberg Technology Summit. Whitney Wolfe Herd said "AI dating concierges" could court each other on humans' behalf. She said AI could also help modern daters become better flirts. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd discussed how AI could influence modern dating at the Bloomberg Technology Summit this week.

Persons: Whitney Wolfe Herd, —, Bumble, Emily Chang, Wolfe Herd Organizations: Bloomberg Technology Summit, Service, Business

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Planet Fitness, AMC, Airbnb, Roblox and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Arm — Shares of British chip designer fell 1% in volatile trading after the company issued revenue guidance that left investors unimpressed. Airbnb said revenue in its second quarter total $2.68 billion to $2.74 billion, while analysts were expecting $2.74 billion, according to LSEG. AppLovin — The mobile technology company soared 19% on the heels of better-than-expected first quarter earnings . Warby lost 2 cents a share, narrower than the consensus forecast of 9 cents per share from analysts surveyed by FactSet. Cheesecake Factory — Shares rallied nearly 9% after the chain's first quarter earnings beat estimates.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest premarket moves: Planet Fitness, Warner Bros Discovery, Yeti, Airbnb and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-09 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Quarterly revenue was $248 million, versus the $249.5 million expected from analysts polled by FactSet. Klaviyo guided for second-quarter revenue of $211 million to $213 million, higher than the $210 million expected from analysts polled by LSEG. AppLovin reported earnings per share of 67 cents, versus the 57 cents expected from analysts polled by LSEG. Bumble reported earnings per share of 19 cents, versus the 7 cents expected from analysts polled by FactSet. Adjusted earnings per share were 7 cents, versus the 6 cents expected.

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☆ Dow futures are little changed after index notches longest winning streak since December: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures sat near flat Tuesday night after the blue-chip average clinched its longest winning streak since December. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures also both traded near flat. The Dow ticked higher by nearly 0.1% and posted its fifth positive session, which marks its longest winning run going back to December. The S&P 500 also inched up by about 0.1%, while the Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.1%. Nearly 85% of S&P 500 corporations have already shared quarterly results this earnings season.

Persons: Reddit, Dow, Adam Crisafulli, Uber, Philip Jefferson, Susan Collins, Lisa Cook Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Wynn Resorts, Treasury, Disney, Vital, AMC, Traders, Federal, Boston

☆ Interest rates and the AI-fueled rally remain top of mind for stock investors in the week ahead
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-03 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

The Fed and economic policy were top of mind this week given the central bank's Wednesday decision to yet again leave interest rates unchanged , as it has since last summer. This week included the conclusion of April's trading month, which marked the first down month of the year for all three major market averages. Indeed, some recent earnings reports have raised doubts about the economy, with brands from McDonald's and Starbucks evidencing signs of strain among consumers. While no new inflation numbers are scheduled for release next week, investors will see reports on March wholesale inventories, March consumer credit and May consumer sentiment from the University of Michigan. AI trade Though interest rates took center stage this week, investors also continued monitoring companies tied to the artificial intelligence boom amid the stocks' recent choppiness.

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☆ It's official: Bumble no longer requires women to send the first message
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

It lets women set a question all matches can respond to, meaning men might be the first to message. Starting Tuesday, the feature lets women set a question that all their matches can answer to get the conversation started. Bumble found in testing that Opening Moves increased "chat initiation and reply rates, as well as lengthening time spent in conversation," the release said. Jones had recently hinted that Bumble might move away from making women reach out first. AdvertisementBeyond Opening Moves, Bumble is shaking up its look with a redesign, one of several changes it's made since Jones took over as CEO in January.

Persons: Bumble, —, Lidiane Jones, We're, it's, Jones, Whitney Wolfe Organizations: Service

☆ Dating app Bumble will no longer require women to make the first move
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Clare Duffy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —Ten years after creating a new model for dating apps with its “women make the first move” feature, Bumble is opening the door to men starting conversations on its platform. Bumble is rolling out a new feature called “opening moves” that will let female users set a prompt to which male suitors can respond to initiate a conversation. The feature reverses a longstanding requirement by the app that women send the first message to their matches, which Bumble said gave women more power over their dating lives. Jones sees the Bumble redesign as a way to help the platform meet that moment. The changes could be key to returning Bumble — which also owns dating apps Badoo and Fruitz — to profitability after it posted a $1.9 million net loss last year.

Persons: Bumble, Lidiane Jones, Whitney Wolfe, Jones, ” Jones, ”, “ Organizations: New, New York CNN, CNN, Wall Street Locations: New York

☆ A creator made 5 figures with a dating podcast and quit her job to focus on her side hustle full-time. She breaks down her income from brand deals, sponsored events, and more.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-19 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Most nights, you'll find Ariana Nathani in the middle of a crowded bar, surrounded by young people waiting to meet her. In 2019, she launched a dating podcast called "Drinks First," where she would interview anonymous singles about their dating preferences and history. She promotes the podcast and posts food and lifestyle content on her personal TikTok and Instagram accounts, too. She has an upcoming event with the dating app Bumble, which is paying her $5,000 to host an event at the restaurant Ketchy Shuby. Outside Drinks First, Nathani has built her own brand as a food and lifestyle creator.

Persons: you'll, Ariana Nathani, Zers, Nathani, I've, it's, Brands, She's, Johnson, she'd, It's Organizations: Business, Brands, Soho, Soho House, Nathani, Johnson Locations: New York City, TikTok, Soho, New York, Georgia

Analyst Laura Champine also lowered her price target to $80 from $85, implying a 6% increase for the stock. "New York City office is one of the few REIT subsectors seeing improved demand," the analyst wrote. The bank double-upgraded the e-commerce platform to overweight from underweight and hiked its price target to $62 from $35. Feather added that eBay stock is currently trading at a discount versus peers, with Etsy trading around 35% higher. "JetBlue's DNA aligns with our broader preference for loyalty, premium, and international exposure ... albeit with less vigor than the Big 3," the analyst wrote.

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☆ Grindr won its first batch of Wall Street initiations. Here's what analysts are saying
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-07 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

About a year and a half after going public, Grindr is starting to win Wall Street's praise. Over the past two weeks, three investment firms began coverage of the dating platform focused on LGBTQ+ men. That focus, once something seen as taboo or unappealing in society, is a plus for analysts, who say the qualities typically associated with gay men make them a solid consumer base to cater toward. "While LGBTQ[+] acceptance is rising, Grindr can help gay men meet for a wide range of purposes under a wide range of societal conditions." "Grindr has established itself as the leading LGBTQ+ social dating app through strong brand awareness, despite its relatively nascent tech.

Persons: Grindr, Raymond James, Andrew Marok, Marok, Nicholas Jones, Jones, GRND, LSEG, Bumble, TD Cowen, John Blackledge, Raymond James ' Marok, Blackledge Organizations: U.S

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Tesla, Super Micro, Meta, Wynn, Reddit, Coinbase, GM & more
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Mizuho reiterates Nvidia as a top pick Mizuho says Nvidia is still a top idea at the firm. Morgan Stanley initiates Mural Oncology at overweight Morgan said in its initiation of the biotech company that it sees a long "cash runway" lasting through 2025. Morgan Stanley downgrades Block to underweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley sees growth headwinds for the payment tech company. Morgan Stanley upgrades Zeta to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley said the marketing technology company has an underappreciated valuation. " Morgan Stanley reiterates Tesla at overweight Morgan Stanley lowered its price target to $310 per share from $320. "

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☆ Broke Gen Zers are skipping first dates and meeting each other virtually instead
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-01 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

However, virtual dating can't replace the chemistry and spark of an in-person meeting. Carlotta Cattelani, the UK country manager at the dating app Fruitz, told BI that meeting virtually makes dates more accessible. AdvertisementA virtual date is a less formal chance to see if your match is searching for the same things you are, Cattelani said. She warns that speaking virtually cannot entirely replace meeting someone in person, so FaceTime dates should be used sparingly. It's easier to be "catfished" on social media, she said, because virtual dates cannot replace the chemistry, body language, and eye contact you might experience in real life.

Persons: Gen Zers, —, Z, Tina Wilson, Zers, Wilson, takeout, they're, Eunice, They're, you've, I've, Baker, I'm, Carlotta Cattelani, Cattelani, it's, Sebastian Garrido, Carrie Berk, Berk Organizations: Service, Business, BI Locations: Toronto

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