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Dating Apps Turned Romance Into A Casino — And We’re All Losing

Dating Apps Turned Romance Into A Casino — And We’re All Losing
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The modern dating market has been so efficient at reducing romance to metrics that there’s a movie about it. Last year’s romantic drama hit, aptly titled Materialists, put a finer point on this trend, its characters navigating dating lives full of heights, salaries, and hairlines rattled off like baseball card statistics. Yet while the film centered on a New York highbrow matchmaker, the real culprit behind modern materialist dating is a far more popular way to meet: dating apps.

Biden-Appointed Judge Rules Against Trump’s Third Country Deportations

Biden-Appointed Judge Rules Against Trump’s Third Country Deportations
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A federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden struck down a key initiative of the Trump administration’s deportation effort Wednesday.

Judge Brian E. Murphy of the Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that the Trump administration can’t deport illegal immigrants to third countries, which are nations other than their native soil. Instead, federal authorities must attempt to remove the illegal immigrant to their home country or another country approved by an immigration judge, Murphy said in the 81-page ruling.

‘Real Housewives’ Star Mary Cosby’s Son Dies At 23

‘Real Housewives’ Star Mary Cosby’s Son Dies At 23
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Robert Cosby Jr., who is the son of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Mary Cosby, has died at the age of 23.

TMZ broke the news on Wednesday that Cosby Jr. died on Monday, but did not immediately reveal his cause of death. His parents, Mary and Robert Cosby Sr., told the outlet in a statement: “Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow.”

Trump’s Primetime SOTU Surprise Could Reshape Retirement Savings

Trump’s Primetime SOTU Surprise Could Reshape Retirement Savings
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Everyone knows about President Trump’s Investment Accounts for kids, but at the State of the Union, he announced plans to launch similar investment accounts for adults. After touting the stock market at all-time highs, Trump said he wanted everyone to benefit — including those who are not offered retirement accounts through their employers.

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