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Sports betting has become a routine activity for many in Gen Z, following the rapid legalization and normalization of wagering across the United States. Financial and mental health experts warn that young adults may face rising risks of gambling addiction, debt and financial stress, as betting apps make placing wagers fast, constant and socially accepted among their peer group.

Grindr, the Los Angeles-based dating app company, has acquired a telehealth firm in a deal valued at $250 million. The move signals the company's push to diversify beyond dating services and expand into digital health, a sector that has drawn growing investment. Details on the target company and strategic plans remain limited in early coverage.