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Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
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'Ellie for the Girls' follows attractive guys around NYC. It's made her a viral sensation.
NEW YORK — The group of film fanatics sporting vintage band T-shirts on an East Village sidewalk. A finance analyst plugging numbers into an Excel spreadsheet at a Midtown Chipotle. A barista with a handlebar mustache serving an oat milk latte at a Bushwick coffee shop. Across New York City, all of Ellie Williams' friends seemed to have the same question: Where are all of these attractive men going out? One day, Williams, 26, approached a guy and asked. 'For the girls, let's go,' Williams exclaims before asking a charming brunette man for his name, age, occupation, and — most importantly — his favorite bar to go out to in the city. 'I work for a French fashion marketplace for moms,' says Vincent, 25, before offering up 'Time Again,' a hip cocktail stop just off Canal Street, as his favorite spot. The series, 'Where men on the street go out in NYC,' quickly went viral, sparking floods of comments from young women, desperate to leave the dating apps behind and meet these potential partners in the flesh. Williams has made more than 50 videos in her series, which she hopes is helping young people get out and meet in real life — and maybe find romance. 'We've become so comfortable having these conversations online, I feel like the art of conversation has been lost,' Williams says. 'I think that the main reason is honestly the fear of rejection.' More: 'Sexual conservatism,' virginity and why Gen Z is having less sex Why does Gen Z have a harder time dating? Amy Chan, a dating coach and the author of "Breakup Bootcamp: The Science of Rewiring Your Heart," says that Gen Z — the cohort born between 1997 and 2012 — is rewriting the dating rulebook. The 'date to marry' mindset has declined, online dating is the default, and mixed messages about gender roles create confusion about how men and women should date. 'The irony is that while it's never been easier to connect, many people feel lonelier than ever,' Chan says. Data from and Hinge find that young people are looking for serious relationships, but simultaneously reporting high levels of dating-related anxiety — more than half of Gen Z Hinge daters say concerns about rejection have dissuaded them from pursuing a relationship. As a result, Gen Z daters are more wary of commitment than older generations. More daters are embracing the area in between hooking up and dating. They may use the label of being 'exclusive' without formally dating, or opt for an undefined dynamic that's often referred to as a 'situationship.' Chan says these situationships offer closeness without pressure, but frequently result in disappointment, guilt, and heartbreak when one partner develops feelings. 'In a way, they're trading the hard work and emotional effort it takes to build real relationship skills for a different kind of hard: the confusion, stress, and emotional toll that comes from living in ambiguity,' Chan says. The 'short-form, swipe-heavy nature of modern dating culture' complicates things further, according to Chan, who says a paradox of choice on apps fosters a 'shopping cart mentality' where daters evaluate users as if they were products. More than half of adults under 30 report having used dating apps like Tinder, Match, Bumble, and Hinge, according to Pew Research. 'People are sick of them,' Williams says. 'People don't really want to meet on them but I think that they go to them by default, because that's what they know their friends are doing.' Gen Z is less likely to approach others romantically in person A nationwide reckoning with the #MeToo Movement, evolving gender roles in the home and workplace, the rise of viral, online cancel culture and steep political polarization have all reshaped the social norms around how men and women engage. Young people are less likely to approach others in person romantically, according to Chan, primarily due to fear of rejection or being perceived as intrusive. 'It feels like there's this men and women disconnect, and people are kind of confused with the roles that they should play,' Williams says. 'Women are still nervous to go up to men, and men are less likely now to go up to women.' Gen Z's dating style reflects a deeper trend of risk aversion — young people are also drinking less and having less sex. While those things can be positive, they're also indicators that some Gen Zers are socially isolated. Much of Gen Z missed out on pivotal years in the classroom or office during the pandemic, impacting their ability to socialize. 'If you're not really forced to be in these social situations and lack the social skills, the path of least resistance is to avoid,' Chan says. It's easy to stay home, play video games, watch porn, even get an AI girlfriend to give temporary hits of dopamine and a false sense of intimacy.' Williams wants her videos to give men and women the inspiration to go offline and out in the real world. Her videos feature men ranging from 23 to 31 and run the gamut from DJs wearing Yankees hats, cigarette-smoking models and bartenders with nose rings to a charming Australian banker. Even Broadway actor Kevin William Paul got in on the action. In follow up videos, Williams shows herself checking out the spots these men suggest accompanied by a lowdown on the vibe and people frequenting them. The series leads her to spots like the East Village's Studio 151, a sushi restaurant in a former speak-easy that turns into a dance hall as the night goes on, and the divey 169 Bar on the Lower East Side, which she describes as 'alternative meets frat boy.' Her substack includes a map with nearly 100 recommendations of where to go out. She's hosted two in-person events at Nublu and Jeans in New York City, and wants to bring her brand and events to other cities across the country. More: Gen Z men, women have a deep political divide. It's made dating a nightmare And yes — there have been some success stories. 'Guys told me that girls will DM them. They've gone on couple dates, and that's kind of fun to see,' Williams says. Rachel Hale's role covering Youth Mental Health at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners. Funders do not provide editorial input. Reach her at rhale@ and @rachelleighhale on X. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Ellie for the Girls' is helping Gen Zers date. It's working. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Shocking moment Queen Mary winces in pain and begins limping before being rushed indoors - cutting short official appearance in Denmark
Queen Mary has been rushed indoors after being struck by a painful ailment in the middle of an official appearance. The Australian-born royal was accompanied by her husband, King Frederik, 57, their daughter Princess Isabella, 18, and son Prince Vincent, 14, at an event in Gråsten, Denmark on Monday. While greeting her admirers, Mary, 53, who was carrying a bouquet of flowers given to her by one of her fans, suddenly winced and grabbed at her leg. She began limping and rubbing her thigh, seemingly in pain, and appeared distressed as her husband and children rushed to check on her. Mary attempted to carry on, but was soon whisked away to a nearby hotel, cutting short the outing. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The queen was bitten by a wasp, reports later claimed, and while she was unable to proceed, she insisted her family stay behind to finish the engagement. 'The queen certainly did not seem to be badly affected by the encounter with the stinging wasp, and she, together with the king, Isabella and Vincent, made sure to greet the many citizens who had gathered in the square,' Danish publication Billed-Bladet reported. Once she recovered from the sting, Queen Mary joined her family at Gråsten Palace, where the family will spend their summer holidays over the next few weeks. Mary and her husband recently embarked on a European summer getaway. The Danish royal couple - joined by their 14-year-old twins Prince Vincent and Princess Josephine - have spent much of this past month enjoying some R&R at the royal-owned Château de Cayx in Cahors, France. Danish publications reported that in early July they jetted to Cahors, located in the Midi-Pyrenees region, an area famous for its Malbec wine. And it appears they were having such a fantastic time there that they decided to extend their stay – twice. Danish publication BILLED-BLADET reported that Frederik and Mary originally planned to return to their duties in Denmark by July 13, but later updated their plans, announcing they would stay a few extra days. This date was then extended further, with the royal family's official return to Gråsten Castle slated for July 28. In the King and Queen's absence, the role as regent would fall to the next in line to the throne - their teenage son Crown Prince Christian - but he was initially unavailable. The lack of royal family members to pick up the baton meant there was no other option but to bring Queen Margrethe out of retirement. As Mary and Fred extended their vacation for a second time, the former monarch - who abdicated the throne following a 52-year reign in 2024 - was left to run the show from July 9 to July 15. When he was available, Crown Prince Christian then stepped up, with the 19-year-old holding down the fort until July 20.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Business
- Economic Times
XRP price prediction - Is this Ripple alternative a better bet?
Advertorial Spotlight Wire Fuelled by the broader market rally and friendly regulatory shifts, the XRP price had a strong comeback in July, pumping by over 60%. But this is crypto. Here, charts flip in hours. So, can XRP continue to climb, or does it need a breather amid growing competition from new players like Bitcoin Hyper? XRP fundamentals are strong, but ETF drama throws a curveball After years of legal battle, Ripple is finally on the path to resolving its differences with the SEC. The Trump government is boldly in favour of crypto, rapidly clearing regulatory clouds. However, regulations are not a cakewalk for XRP yet. XRP price performance in June-July, source: CoinMarketCap The XRP price owes its recent surge to the broader market rally. But why XRP? Investors have been stocking up on XRP in renewed hopes for institutional adoption through ETFs. But soon came the twist: the SEC halted the approval of Bitwise's 10 Crypto Index ETF, which includes XRP. Interestingly, it was just hours after the staff greenlit it, and this is the second time this month the commission hit pause under Rule 431. Grayscale's XRP-inclusive GDLC fund was also put on ice recently. Inevitably, the move has spooked investors and raised short-term doubts for the Ripple price. But the altcoin giant's fundamentals are solid, as RippleNet and cross-border payments give it utility beyond the speculative crowd. XRP has eyes set on big goals this year XRP's technical indicators are screaming bullish. The monthly time frame shows 14 buy signals out of 23, while moving averages flash 11 buys. With bullish momentum intact, $6.00 is not a long shot for XRP in the short term, and it could even climb to $6.80 by year-end if market conditions hold. An optimistic, yet realistic XRP price prediction for the end of Q3 2025 is in the $5.80–$6.20 range. XRP technical analysis, source: CoinMarketCap Crypto analysts such as Vincent highlight more trends to establish the bullish narrative, especially with institutions such as JP Morgan recognising XRP as valid collateral. As capital floods back into crypto, XRP is showing textbook consolidation-and-breakout patterns. Crypto influencer and analyst Austin Hilton points out that the liquidity surge across the market is a good sign, as capital is rotating from Bitcoin into major altcoins like XRP and to him, XRP could hit $5 by the end of July, contingent on continued inflows and macro strength. For Q4 2025, the projections are more varied, ranging from $12 to $30. The long-term view is that $100 per XRP is doable for XRP, although it is likely years away. The forecast is tied to broader crypto expansion, especially if Bitcoin touches $200K and Ethereum cracks $10K. Bitcoin Hyper raises $4 million as Layer-2 fuels interest Let's forget about XRP for a second and talk about a new crypto for our watchlists. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is racing through its presale. It has already clocked in $5.5 is behind Bitcoin Hyper's growing momentum? The project is building a Layer-2 on the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) for Bitcoin decentralised apps (dApps) and transactions. Using $HYPER tokens, users can bridge BTC into Hyper L2, transact near-instantly, then bridge out securely. That means decentralised finance (DeFi), gaming, and even meme coins on Bitcoin's base security, but with Solana-like speed. With this move, Bitcoin Hyper is positioning itself as Bitcoin's missing execution layer. The $HYPER presale offers a short window to grab the upcoming altcoin before it hits crypto exchanges. As one of the few projects that efficiently taps into Bitcoin branding and utility at the same time, investors are piling in on the presale. Could $HYPER outpace XRP? XRP is clearly the blue-chip star this season, but Bitcoin Hyper offers something XRP doesn't: low market cap and early-mover advantage in the Bitcoin L2 the market taps into pro-crypto regulations and ETF approvals, new utility projects could dominate the hot charts with multifold gains. But investors don't have time till then to grab $HYPER for fixed, discounted prices. The presale is rapidly selling out. In addition, it follows a tiered structure, with each new phase slightly more expensive than the previous. The dynamic passive rewards, on the other hand, decline for latecomers. Visit the $HYPER presale Name: Bitcoin HyperEmail: support@ *You must be at least 18 years old to access this site. Disclaimer: Crypto products and NFTs are unregulated and can be highly risky. There may be no regulatory recourse for any loss from such transactions. The above content is non-editorial, and TIL hereby disclaims any and all warranties, expressed or implied, relating to the same. 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Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Is this Ripple alternative a better bet?
Spotlight Wire XRP price performance in June-July, source: CoinMarketCap Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Spotlight Wire XRP technical analysis, source: CoinMarketCap Spotlight Wire Spotlight Wire Fuelled by the broader market rally and friendly regulatory shifts, the XRP price had a strong comeback in July, pumping by over 60%. But this is crypto. Here, charts flip in can XRP continue to climb, or does it need a breather amid growing competition from new players like Bitcoin Hyper?After years of legal battle, Ripple is finally on the path to resolving its differences with the SEC. The Trump government is boldly in favour of crypto, rapidly clearing regulatory clouds. However, regulations are not a cakewalk for XRP XRP price owes its recent surge to the broader market rally. But why XRP? Investors have been stocking up on XRP in renewed hopes for institutional adoption through soon came the twist: the SEC halted the approval of Bitwise's 10 Crypto Index ETF, which includes XRP. Interestingly, it was just hours after the staff greenlit it, and this is the second time this month the commission hit pause under Rule 431. Grayscale's XRP-inclusive GDLC fund was also put on ice the move has spooked investors and raised short-term doubts for the Ripple price. But the altcoin giant's fundamentals are solid, as RippleNet and cross-border payments give it utility beyond the speculative technical indicators are screaming bullish. The monthly time frame shows 14 buy signals out of 23, while moving averages flash 11 bullish momentum intact, $6.00 is not a long shot for XRP in the short term, and it could even climb to $6.80 by year-end if market conditions hold. An optimistic, yet realistic XRP price prediction for the end of Q3 2025 is in the $5.80–$6.20 analysts such as Vincent highlight more trends to establish the bullish narrative, especially with institutions such as JP Morgan recognising XRP as valid collateral. As capital floods back into crypto, XRP is showing textbook consolidation-and-breakout influencer and analyst Austin Hilton points out that the liquidity surge across the market is a good sign, as capital is rotating from Bitcoin into major altcoins like XRP and to him, XRP could hit $5 by the end of July, contingent on continued inflows and macro strength. For Q4 2025, the projections are more varied, ranging from $12 to $30. The long-term view is that $100 per XRP is doable for XRP, although it is likely years forecast is tied to broader crypto expansion, especially if Bitcoin touches $200K and Ethereum cracks $ forget about XRP for a second and talk about a new crypto for our watchlists. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is racing through its presale. It has already clocked in $5.5 is behind Bitcoin Hyper's growing momentum? The project is building a Layer-2 on the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) for Bitcoin decentralised apps (dApps) and $HYPER tokens, users can bridge BTC into Hyper L2, transact near-instantly, then bridge out securely. That means decentralised finance (DeFi), gaming, and even meme coins on Bitcoin's base security, but with Solana-like speed. With this move, Bitcoin Hyper is positioning itself as Bitcoin's missing execution $HYPER presale offers a short window to grab the upcoming altcoin before it hits crypto exchanges. As one of the few projects that efficiently taps into Bitcoin branding and utility at the same time, investors are piling in on the is clearly the blue-chip star this season, but Bitcoin Hyper offers something XRP doesn't: low market cap and early-mover advantage in the Bitcoin L2 the market taps into pro-crypto regulations and ETF approvals, new utility projects could dominate the hot charts with multifold gains. But investors don't have time till then to grab $HYPER for fixed, discounted presale is rapidly selling out. In addition, it follows a tiered structure, with each new phase slightly more expensive than the previous. The dynamic passive rewards, on the other hand, decline for Bitcoin HyperEmail: support@
Sky News AU
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Tasmanian-born Queen Mary of Denmark rushed inside during official public appearance after shock 'encounter'
Tasmanian-born Queen Mary of Denmark was caught off guard during a royal walkabout on Monday, after she was stung by a wasp in front of a crowd of onlookers in the town square of Gråsten, Denmark. The Queen, 53, had been greeting locals alongside her husband, King Frederik X, 57, and their children Princess Isabella, 18, and Prince Vincent, 14, as they officially kicked off the Danish royal family's summer holiday at Gråsten Palace in southern Jutland. King Frederik confirmed in a short speech that their eldest son, Crown Prince Christian, 19, and Vincent's twin sister, Princess Josephine, would later join the family at the palace. Wearing a paisley-print dress by Me+Em, Queen Mary was all smiles as she accepted flowers and chatted with well-wishers in the afternoon sun, until the mood shifted during a formal moment on stage. Onlookers caught footage of the Queen suddenly flinching and grabbing her leg in pain, clearly distressed. Her children quickly gathered around her, while King Frederik rushed to her side. Mary could be seen pointing to the sky and rubbing her leg as the situation unfolded. According to Danish media outlet Billed Bladet, the Queen asked her family to continue greeting locals while she was quietly escorted into the nearby Hotel Det Gamle Rådhus by security. "Princess Isabella and Prince Vincent delivered the goods together with King Frederik, and shortly afterwards, Mary came out again from Hotel Det Gamle Rådhus," the outlet reported (as translated by "The queen certainly did not seem to be badly affected by the encounter with the stinging wasp, and she, together with the king, Isabella and Vincent, made sure to greet the many citizens who had gathered in the square." Footage of the moment quickly gained traction on social media, with one user captioning the clip: "Sadly Queen Mary was stung by a wasp (she dealt with it like the champion she is) I wish her a speedy recovery." Comments poured in online, with many praising Mary's poise and her children's supportive response. "The kids are so polite and lovely shaking hands with everyone and smiling. And poor Mary I hope she's okay!" one royal fan wrote. "They are the sweetest children. And Mary came out again even after she was bitten by a wasp… so graceful.. love the Royal family.. they are the best in the world," another added. "Queen Mary is just so cool .. no fuss at all! Love her!' said a third, while someone else commented: 'She is one tough Aussie our Mary!' After recovering from the sting, Queen Mary rejoined her family as they made their way to Gråsten Palace, where the royals will spend the coming weeks. The Baroque-style palace carries sentimental value for the Danish royal family. It was gifted to King Frederik's grandfather, King Frederik IX, upon his marriage to Ingrid of Sweden, and has remained a beloved summer retreat ever since.
