One in three dating app users (34%) say they have used the apps for professional or career-related reasons in the past year. Nearly 1 in 10 say it was the primary reason they used dating apps. The most common platforms for professional networking are Tinder, Bumble and Facebook Dating. The trend is consistent across age groups, with 35% of dating app users

SHOWCASE N.C. Central is hosting a Black-Owned Business Showcase Feb. 16, 6 p.m., NCCU School of Business, Lawson Street, Lobby area. BHM Circulating Black History: Community Spend Week in Chapel Hill and Carrboro begins Feb. 16, noon to 2 p.m., The Flying Pierogi, 101 Two Hills Drive, Suite 140, Carrboro. Register: monkeylink.co/d52333. * Feb. 18, noon

Managing your finances can be challenging, especially when you’re not sure where to turn for help. Darlene Goins, head of philanthropy and community impact at Wells Fargo, shares practical tips and lesser-known resources for taking the next step forward at various stages in your financial life. What’s happening: You need guidance and funding

American teens are preparing for a workforce shaped by AI, new approaches to education and economic uncertainty. While challenges are real, optimism remains high. In fact, 94% of teens said they are optimistic about their future careers, reflecting a strong sense of hope and ambition, according to research from Junior Achievement and Citizens. The two

The class of 2025 is beginning to make its mark on the global economy. In roughly the next five years, according to Bank of America Global Research, Gen Z will have globally amassed $36 trillion in income, and that figure is expected to surge to $74 trillion by around 2040. As a result, they likely will be among the most disruptive generations to economies,

In the heart of Durham sits SoulFire Kitchen, a minority-owned restaurant that has become a beacon of resilience and innovation. Founded by Marcus Johnson, a Black entrepreneur with deep roots in Southern cooking, the restaurant began as a modest food truck serving collard wraps and smoked chicken. Today, it’s a thriving brick-and-mortar space, but