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Match Group & Uber Team Up with ‘It’s On Us’ to Empower College Students to Date Safely

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2 years ago

September 16, 2024

New Guide Offers Expert Safety Tips for Chatting with Matches, Meeting IRL, or Catching a Ride

DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Match Group, the parent company of Tinder and Hinge, is teaming up with Uber and It’s On Us, the largest US nonprofit program in the U.S. dedicated to college sexual assault prevention, to empower millions of students across 2,000+ colleges and universities nationwide with information on how to navigate the dating scene safely.

Together, they’ve created a new guide in consultation with campus safety experts that highlights ways to date smarter and safer on- and off-campus. The guide also highlights ways to leverage app-specific tools like Verification and Reporting on Tinder and Hinge, and how to Check Your Ride before getting into an Uber.

“College is a time for new experiences and connections, and dating apps often play a big role in that journey,” said Tasha Menaker, Senior Director of Social Impact at Match Group. “At Match Group, our priority is making sure that these connections are not only exciting but also safe for everyone involved. We’re proud to partner with Uber and It’s On Us to provide students with the knowledge they need to date confidently and securely.”

The goal is to arm students with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe and have the most positive dating experiences possible — whether they’re chatting with matches, meeting in person, or catching a ride. New and returning students can snag these guides from a local ‘It’s On Us’ chapter, through a campus ambassador, or online. Additional materials will be distributed throughout the school year.

“At It’s On Us, our priority is to ensure that all students are able to pursue an education that is free from sexual violence,” said Tracey Vitchers, Executive Director of It’s On Us. “For many young students, college is the first time they will use dating apps or rideshare to connect with potential romantic partners. It’s critical that students are provided with the knowledge and resources that will help them safely and respectfully navigate their dating experiences from online, to in real life.”

“At Uber, safety is at the core of everything that we do, which is why we’ve developed in-app safety features like Share My Trip, Safety Preferences and Pin Verification, to give riders additional peace of mind when they are on a trip,” said Emilie Boman, Director of Safety Public Policy at Uber. “Understanding that students have places to go, and people to meet, we’ve partnered with Match Group and It’s On Us, to provide them with essential tips and information, empowering them to feel secure wherever they travel.”

This partnership is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at reaching college students. In 2020, Tinder partnered with ‘It’s On Us’ to launch the first-ever national tour providing sexual assault prevention training for college students, by college students. Tinder also recently rolled out Share My Date, a feature that allows users to share their date plans—including location, date, time, and a photo of their match—directly with friends and loved ones from within the app up to 30 days in advance. Match Group, Uber, and ‘It’s On Us’ remain committed to helping campuses foster a culture of safety and respect in every interaction, both online and off.

About Match Group
Match Group (NASDAQ: MTCH), through its portfolio companies, is a leading provider of digital technologies designed to help people make meaningful connections. Our global portfolio of brands includes Tinder®, Hinge®, Match®, Meetic®, OkCupid®, Pairs™, PlentyOfFish®, Azar®, BLK®, and more, each built to increase our users’ likelihood of connecting with others. Through our trusted brands, we provide tailored services to meet the varying preferences of our users. Our services are available in over 40 languages to our users all over the world.

About Uber
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. We started in 2010 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 42 billion trips later, we’re building products to get people closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

About It’s On Us
It’s On Us is building the movement to combat campus sexual assault by engaging all students, including young men, through grassroots organizing, prevention education programs, and large-scale culture change campaigns. Founded as an initiative of the Obama-Biden White House, It’s On Us has grown into the nation’s largest student organizing program dedicated to college sexual assault prevention, activating students on hundreds of campuses through awareness and education programs. It’s On Us is committed to shifting the culture around campus sexual assault through partnerships with media and brands that engage with millions of college students every day. It’s On Us is an initiative of Civic Nation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Learn more here.

Safe Dating Tips From Dating Apps to Meeting In Person

Be So For Real: Use real, recent photos. Be honest in your profile about what you’re looking for and who you are. No one wants to hang with a catfish unless it’s at a lake. On dating apps, users can get photo verified to help show other users that they are who they claim to be.

Slide into DMs right: Got a match? Cool, but don’t be cringe. A cheesy line is fine to break the ice, but keep it chill and respectful. Show your personality.

For your eyes only 👀: If your DMs get spicy, keep it private. Sharing someone’s intimate photos with friends or in group chats is a no-go.

Don’t assume the worst 🔮: If your match goes silent, don’t panic. They might be busy. Give them space before deciding you’ve been ghosted.

From app to IRL: Before meeting up, make sure you verify your account and we encourage you to match with others who have a verified account. Video chat, phone call, or check their social media to see if the vibe matches. If something feels off at any point, cancel the date.

Plan your ride: Before leaving home, know how you plan to get to and from your date. When using rideshare options, make sure you check your ride details like license plate, car make, and driver photo before getting in the car.

Coffee, Drinks or Dinner?: Finding a place on campus for a first date can be tough. Your match wants to avoid popular spots to prevent run-ins with friends, but you don’t feel comfortable heading over to their place. Respect each other’s boundaries by picking a venue you both feel good about.

Need a getaway driver?: If you feel unsafe or simply don’t hit it off with your match, it’s okay to leave. You can ask a friend to call you a ride. When taking an app-based ride, be sure to check your ride before getting in the car and share your trip details with friends.

Say nope to jerks and report ’em: If someone doesn’t pass the vibe check and makes you uncomfortable or unsafe, report them back to the app.

Take the next step: If your date went well and you’re ready to take it to the next level, talk it out first. Know what you both want, and remember, you can change your mind anytime.

Ready to delete the app?: Before you do, make sure your match is on the same page about committing. If they’re not, it’s cool.

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Agoda names five quieter corners of Asia to catch the snow this season

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42 minutes ago

November 7, 2026

SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Winter is almost upon Asia, and with it the part of the calendar travelers look forward to: frozen lakes, steaming open-air baths, and towns that come fully alive once the snow settles. Winter trips are shifting away from the big-name resorts, where lift queues and lodging have both grown steeper, toward smaller places where the snow still feels like it belongs to the locals first. Digital travel platform Agoda spotlights five spots across Asia where travelers can take in the season’s sights, from fire festivals to frozen lakes.

Zao Onsen, Japan

Up in Yamagata, freezing wind and snow coat the conifers until they stand like hooded figures across the slopes — the juhyo (snow monsters). On winter evenings they’re lit from below, turning an ordinary ski field into something closer to a dream.

Taebaek, South Korea

Away from the Olympic crowds of Gangwon’s better-known towns, Taebaek hosts a late-January snow festival built around hand-carved snow and ice sculptures, sledding hills, and mountain trails that lead to some of Korea’s most reliable early-season powder.

Gulmarg, India

High in Kashmir, Gulmarg rides one of the world’s loftiest cable cars up into wide, lightly tracked bowls. Mornings bring tea sellers and the smell of woodsmoke; afternoons bring long, quiet descents that few travelers outside the subcontinent have discovered.

Kanas, China

Tucked into the far north of Xinjiang near the Altai Mountains, Kanas turns almost silent in winter: a long glacial lake freezes over, snow piles onto the roofs of the old Tuvan villages, and smoke curls from log cabins where families still see out the season in the traditional way.

Sapa, Vietnam

Sapa is proof that snow in Southeast Asia isn’t a myth. When cold air drops over the Hoàng Liên Son mountains, frost and the occasional dusting settle over the rice terraces, and the hill-tribe markets carry on trading in the mist, blankets and all.

“Winter in Asia has so much to offer travelers willing to look a little further afield,” said Jay Lee, Regional Director, North Asia at Agoda. “From a snowy mountain village to a warming soak in an outdoor onsen, these destinations offer different ways to enjoy the season and experience local life. With Agoda’s wide range of stays, travelers can find a base that suits their budget and make a winter escape their own.”

With over 6 million properties, more than 130,000 flight routes and a wide range of activities to choose from, travelers can discover and plan their next winter escape on Agoda.com or the Agoda app.

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Datavault AI Founder Nathaniel Bradley Sues Board

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3 hours ago

November 7, 2026

WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lawsuit Alleges Chairman and CFO Brett Moyer Engineered a Weekend Lockout While Keeping a $90–$100 Million Financing Offer From Independent Directors

Datavault AI Founder Nathaniel Bradley Sues Board

Nathaniel Bradley, the founder whose technology became Nasdaq-listed Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT), today filed a lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery asking the court to declare his contested ouster as CEO void and restore him to office. The complaint alleges that Board Chairman and CFO Brett Moyer “suspended” Bradley without a Board vote, cut off his email, and then rushed through a defective Sunday meeting, all while a $90–$100 million financing lifeline sat on the table.

On October 30, two days after Bradley asked the Board to consider removing Moyer as CFO, Moyer “suspended” Bradley on his own perceived authority. According to the complaint, no Board meeting was held and no written consent was circulated. This was done despite Datavault’s own Bylaws, which give only the full Board the power to remove officers.

The lawsuit further alleges that Moyer and certain unnamed directors shut Bradley out one day after he brought the company a $90–$100 million funding offer that could have substantially improved its financial position. Rather than present the offer, Moyer “suppressed, withheld and concealed” it from the company’s independent directors.

Last night, Bradley released the following statement:

“While I remain confident in Datavault AI’s technology, product offerings, and patent-protected innovations, I strongly dispute the legal validity of the Board’s decision to remove me as President and Chief Executive Officer.

“During my tenure, we increased revenue by more than 1,300% in my first year, alongside record trading volumes, and built the foundation for continued growth. We assembled a portfolio of more than

100 patents and pending applications, including newly issued U.S. patents in data valuation, tokenization, and wireless audio. We launched the Information Data Exchange, NIL Vault, and American Political Exchange, and signed licensing and tokenization agreements that bring real-world assets, from carbon credits to gold, copper, and geothermal energy, onto our platforms. We also completed strategic acquisitions, including API Media Innovations, that expanded our reach into digital twins, sports, and live events. We broadened our strategic partnership network, including with IBM,

ServiceNow, and the Department of Energy, and recruited industry-leading talent to the Datavault cause.

“Innovators are often targeted, and I intend to protect my rights and the interests of the Company and its shareholders. I believe the Board’s action jeopardizes the Company’s ability to realize its full potential.”

Jacob Frenkel, Bradley’s lead counsel and a former SEC enforcement lawyer and federal prosecutor, said:

“The company’s groundbreaking and cutting-edge technologies are a function of Mr. Bradley’s brilliance and vision. As a corporate leader, Mr. Bradley has a long-standing commitment to best practices in corporate governance.”

Mr. Bradley puts his investors first. When you’re out building and innovating and those you think you can trust decide to stage a corporate coup, the only place for relief is in court. Mr. Bradley will continue to fight for the shareholders and against those who put their own interests ahead of the company’s stakeholders.”

Read the full complaint here.

About Nathaniel Bradley:

Nathaniel Bradley is an inventor and technology executive who holds more than 70 patents. He founded and invented AudioEye, founded Intellectual Property Network Inc., and served as CTO of Marathon Patent Group (now Marathon Digital Holdings). In 2021, he founded Data Vault Holdings, whose assets were acquired in December 2024 by WiSA Technologies, the company that became Datavault AI. As CEO, he led the company through partnerships with IBM, Dolby Laboratories, and NYIAX, as well as the acquisition of CompuSystems assets.

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County of Sussex, New Jersey Notice of Data Privacy Incident

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3 hours ago

November 7, 2026

NEWTON, N.J., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office (SCPO) experienced a data privacy event that involved personal information.

On or about August 10, 2026, SCPO received alerts of a disruption to its computer network. Upon this identification, it launched an immediate investigation and engaged outside cybersecurity specialists to assist. The investigation determined that someone accessed its network without authorization between July 15, 2026, and July 22, 2026, and that certain files containing personal information were accessed and may have been taken. That information includes people’s first and last name, Social Security number, and driver’s license or State-issued identification card number. The SCPO has reported the incident to state and federal law enforcement, the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC), and the Office of Attorney General. For more information on this incident, people may contact the call center at (888) 269-1448, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST for further assistance.

Lauren Stinger, Esq.
Lauren.stinger@kennedyslaw.com
Associate Counsel

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