In a dimly lit basement bar in San Francisco’s Haight neighborhood, scores of singles with preened hair and sharp outfits hold mixed drinks in sweating plastic cups. They chatter, mingle and take part ...

Rachel Brant was hoping 2026 would be a big year for her speed dating business, but a decision by payment provider Stripe to cut her off has left her scrambling for an alternative. Brant started the ...

In a culture built around instant connections, dating apps have become almost instinctive. You open one, swipe a little, maybe match, maybe don’t. After months or even years of swiping, many singles ...