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Dating apps team up to make vaccinating hot (AFP)

14 Sept 02:10 Key points summarised by AI

Major dating apps, including Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid, are partnering with the White House to promote COVID-19 vaccinations among users.
Apps will introduce features allowing users to display their vaccination status on profiles and offer incentives like 'Super Like' access to encourage shots.
Research from OkCupid reveals vaccinated users receive 14% more matches, indicating a growing preference for vaccinated partners.
The initiative aims to boost US vaccination rates, supporting President Biden's goal of 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4th, and will help users locate vaccination sites.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.