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The other night, I was swiping through Bumble, and I came across a profile that made me laugh: "Not hot enough to have no bio." But, here's my take: No one is too hot to make a total absence of effort look enticing. Even celebrities on Raya have bios (even if it's just one sentence).

If there's one thing guaranteed to make me swipe left immediately, it's when someone has patently put zero effort into their dating app profile. But, swiping on the apps, I see it all the time — a Hinge profile full of prompts, each completed with one lone punctuation mark: "." Or a solitary emoji. I see Bumble, Tinder, and Feeld profiles left blank — sometimes with only one photo as an accompaniment (talk about heavy lifting!).

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I get that it takes a bit of time to put some thought into responding to the prompts or crafting a witty bio. But that's the only real way to show prospective matches a bit of personality. Photos can only take you so far.

I don't care how good-looking you are. How cool you look in your photos. How tall you are or how good your job is. No bio, no swipe right. Your profile is your chance to show who you truly are.

But it's not just about showing off your stellar personality and unparalleled wit. It's about demonstrating that you're willing to invest. "The profile itself is one of the earliest relationship skills that a person will demonstrate," says Janee Young, licensed therapist and clinical director of Wellness Detox of LA.

What no dating app bio says about you

The amount of effort you put into your profile is very telling, in my view. If you can't be bothered to answer simple prompts or to write even one sentence for a bio, what does that tell me about the kind of partner you would be? Seeing those incomplete prompts or the empty bio, I ask myself: If I were in a relationship with this person, would they remember to buy me a birthday card? Would they put effort into our relationship? Would they do kind and thoughtful gestures without being prompted? Would they meet my needs?

It's perfectly possible that, despite your unfinished profile, you'd actually make a great partner. In which case, you're doing yourself a disservice by not taking the 5-10 minutes, tops, to write a little bit about yourself. First impressions count. So, show us who you actually are, rather than letting us make assumptions based on what's not on your profile.

Paul Brunson, Tinder’s global relationship expert, says, "When you leave your bio blank, you're missing an opportunity to connect."

"It doesn't offer a sense of who you are, and makes it harder for people to start a conversation," he adds. The same rule applies to relying on one emoji in your bio. As Brunson says, it "forces the other person to make assumptions, and makes it feel like work."

"A simple, genuine line about yourself or what you're looking for goes much further. A little effort at this stage will go a long way to creating better connections," he adds.

Sixty-one percent of daters on Hinge say they want to look at someone's profile and gauge what a partnership with a potential match would look like, the app emailed Mashable. That means users are looking to learn details about lifestyle, interests, and hobbies.

Avoid negative comments in your bio

As well as empty bios, I've also seen people write negative (and sometimes ignorant) things in theirs. Comments like "no drama please," "looking for someone sane," or "no pronouns please" are straight-up red flags, in my view.

I've also seen bios bemoaning dating culture, or making fun of clichés in people's bios or messages.

"Please don't message me asking about my weekend," or "Does anyone even message on here?" Brunson says he understands why people do this, but "leading with negativity almost never gets you the results you want." He adds: "A profile should draw people in, not push them away."

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"Think of your bio as the handshake before the conversation — you want it to be warm, inviting, and confident," he says. "You want someone to feel comfortable messaging you, not worried they'll say the wrong thing. So focus on setting expectations through clarity and positivity, not restrictions and bad vibes."

Why photos alone are not enough

What do therapists say about the habit of leaving your profile blank?

"Leaving your profile blank means that you are requiring the other user to take a leap, while you are unwilling to take said leap yourself," says Brian Lutz, licensed therapist and chief clinical officer at Blume Behavioral Health.

"The amount of effort you put into your initial introduction will provide the other person with information about your emotional availability, reflective of your seriousness about this process and respect for their time," he adds.

Young echoes this. "When individuals create blank profiles, they typically expect their photos alone will provide enough information about themselves to others viewing their profiles," she says.

"Blank profiles also require other individuals (the 'other' party) to perform unnecessary emotional labor," she adds. "When an individual cannot discern another person's personality, intent(s), lifestyle choices, etc., they are far more likely to assign those characteristics based upon their own perceptions, which can result in incompatibility and ultimately mismatches."

Give us something to talk about

Don't forget, we're also living in the age of dating app fatigue. We're dealing with constant unmatching, ghosting, and unanswered opening messages. Daters (myself included) are frustrated by the absence of actual conversation going on in their inboxes. So, why make it harder for someone to start a chat with you? Giving nothing away in your bio basically makes it impossible to come up with a decent icebreaker. Believe me, I've tried. To those frustrated with the constant "hey, how are you?" openers on the apps, ask yourself if your profile has any conversation starters. Please don't make me send another "nice moustache" message.

So, if you're reading this and thinking, "Oops, guilty as charged," I beseech you: just give your profile a sprinkle of personality, a light dusting of detail, a pinch of wit. Your matches will thank you for it. And your profile will have that certain je ne sais quoi that'll make prospective dates think: "Immediate swipe right."

TL;DR: Amazon is currently offering a four-month free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited for new subscribers — a $47.96 value. The offer runs through June 29 and includes ad-free music and podcasts, plus one monthly Audible audiobook.

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Right now, new subscribers can get four months of Amazon Music Unlimited for free. (The standard free trial is only good for a month, so this is a pretty sweet deal.) You'll get access to 100 million songs (ad-free), along with HD and spatial audio streams. Plus, you get to pick one free audiobook from the Audible catalog every single month.

Since this is an introductory offer, it's only available to first-time Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers. Once the four-month trial ends, the subscription auto-renews at $11.99 a month if you have Prime, or $12.99 a month if you don't.

If you just want the free streaming and don't plan on keeping it long-term, you can go into your Amazon Music settings and cancel the auto-renewal before you ever get charged. (We won't tell!) Just make sure to claim the promo before it expires on June 29 at 8:00 a.m. PST.

TL;DR: Live stream Australia vs. Turkey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup continues with another batch of exciting group-stage fixtures, including Australia vs. Turkey from Group D. Hosts USA and Paraguay make up the rest of this competitive group, with every team firmly believing that they can advance to the knockout rounds.

All eyes will be on Kenan Yildiz and Arda Güler as Turkey attempt to make a strong start.

If you want to watch Australia vs. Turkey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Australia vs. Turkey?

Australia vs. Turkey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 12 a.m. ET on June 14. This fixture takes place at BC Place.

How to watch Australia vs. Turkey for free

Australia vs. Turkey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Australia vs. Turkey (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

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ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

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• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway. All three host nations have kicked off their campaigns, and now the 40-something others will get their time to shine. The action begins live at 3 p.m. ET today on Fox.

Matchday 3 is the busiest day so far for the tournament, with four different matchups in the U.S. and Canada. We know there's a lot to keep up with — especially if you're new to the World Cup frenzy. That's why we've broken down the details for you below. Here's what you need to know to tune in live today, June 13.

FIFA World Cup schedule today: June 13

• Group B: Qatar vs. Switzerland (San Francisco Bay Stadium)— kickoff at 3 p.m. ET

• Group C: Brazil vs. Morocco (New York New Jersey Stadium) — kickoff at 6 p.m. ET

• Group C: Haiti vs. Scotland (Boston Stadium) — kickoff at 9 p.m. ET

• Group D: Australia vs. Türkiye (BC Place Vancouver) — kickoff at 12 a.m. ET

How to livestream FIFA World Cup games todayWatch Qatar vs. Switzerland

Qatar takes on Switzerland to get things started on Saturday, June 13, with a Group B matchup at San Francisco Bay Stadium. This marks the first meeting between the two nations on the tournament stage. Kickoff is at 3:00 p.m. ET, and live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.

Watch Brazil vs. Morocco

Group C's first matchup will see Brazil take on Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on Saturday, June 13. Brazil is one of the tournament favorites, but Morocco claimed the W in the most recent meeting between the nations in 2023. The match kicks off at 6:00 p.m. ET, and live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One with Spanish-language coverage on Peacock.

Watch Haiti vs. Scotland

Haiti and Scotland will both be aiming to get the early advantage in Group C in this first-ever World Cup matchup between the nations. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET at Boston Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One, with Spanish-language coverage on Peacock.

Watch Australia vs Türkiye

Group D teams Australia and Türkiye will go head to head on Saturday, June 13, at BC Place Vancouver. The two teams have not met before at the World Cup, so it's bound to be an interesting matchup. Kickoff is set for 12 a.m ET (9 p.m. local time), and live coverage is on Fox and Fox One, with Spanish-language coverage on Peacock.

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Watch for free on ITVX, BBC iPlayer, and more with a VPN

If you'd rather not sign up for another streaming service, you might consider subscribing to a VPN and streaming the World Cup matches for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. We recommend ExpressVPN, an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, as our VPN of choice. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, fast connection speeds, up to 10 simultaneous connections, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're a VPN newbie, our global World Cup watch guide will help you nail down the details.

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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Seething.

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Hurdle Word 4 hint

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Hurdle Word 4 answer

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Final Hurdle hint

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TL;DR: Live stream Haiti vs. Scotland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is stacked full of incredible matchups. Is Haiti vs. Scotland top of the schedule for neutrals? Almost definitely not, but who really cares?

This is all about Haiti and Scotland, competing in a very tough Group C with Morocco and Brazil. If Scotland want to advance to the knockout rounds, they must get a positive result here. It's only going to get tougher after this opening game.

If you want to watch Haiti vs. Scotland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Haiti vs. Scotland?

Haiti vs. Scotland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 9 p.m. ET on June 13. This fixture takes place at the Gillette Stadium.

How to watch Haiti vs. Scotland for free

Haiti vs. Scotland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Haiti vs. Scotland for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Haiti vs. Scotland (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Haiti vs. Scotland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.

TL;DR: Live stream Brazil vs. Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

There are a number of teams that have a realistic chance of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Are Brazil in that group? They're usually one of the favorites, but even the most dedicated Brazilian fans have doubts about this group.

Brazil start their campaign against Morocco, a team that made the semi finals of the last World Cup and just won AFCON in controversial circumstances. It's going to be a real battle between two sides that will expect to progress from Group C.

If you want to watch Brazil vs. Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Brazil vs. Morocco?

Brazil vs. Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on June 13. This fixture takes place at the MetLife Stadium.

How to watch Brazil vs. Morocco for free

Brazil vs. Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.

BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Live stream Brazil vs. Morocco for free by following these simple steps:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer

5. Watch Brazil vs. Morocco for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can access free live streams of the 2026 World Cup without actually spending anything. This obviously isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to stream Brazil vs. Morocco (plus more World Cup fixtures) before recovering your investment.

If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?

ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries including the UK

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure

• Fast connection speeds free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Brazil vs. Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free with ExpressVPN.