9 h. ago People are only just realising the sinister meaning behind popular 'eight ball' emoji as parents sent warning

Surrey Police have warned parents to be on the lookout for the 'eight ball' emoji on their children's social media profiles.

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14 h. ago John Oliver laments Trump officials for emojis sent in group chat about airstrikes

‘Look, those clearly aren’t the right emojis to send after a bombing because the right emojis are no emojis,’ said Oliver

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23 h. ago Meghan Markle makes nod to mothers in the UK as she shares a 'family tradition' amid Prince Harry's charity row

In a photo uploaded to Instagram - with the comments turned off - the Sussex showcased her 'family tradition' complete with its relevant emoji.

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61 h. ago Emojis are now everywhere – but using them can be a minefield

Born of our craving for nuance, these ubiquitous little icons are now causing confusion themselvesEmojis are right now. Netflix’s Adolescence hinges on them. The US national security adviser, Mike Waltz, celebrates bombing Yemen with them. Prince William has a fondness for the aubergine.Emoji use may seem childish or trite, but it’s not a passing fad. It’s increasingly a language in its own right and evolving fast. Not so long ago, few would bother searching for an icon when just typing a word is clearer and – crucially – quicker. That was then. Now, more and more people lean on those ubiquitous little icons. Continue reading...

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67 h. ago Are your children texting secret incel emojis? These are what the seemingly

Teachers and police forces have distributed a 'periodic table of sinister emojis' believed to be used by under-18s to conceal disturbing messages about violence, sex, and drugs.

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4 d. ago People are only just realising a popular emoji has a very rude meaning

Emoji reference website, Emojipedia, has revealed the true meaning of one of the buildings - and X users are baffled.

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4 d. ago Do you know what these acronyms in your children's messages mean? After Netflix's Adolescence revealed teen's terrifying use of secret emojis, how to decode your teens' texts to keep them safe

Parents have been warned to be aware of the meanings in their children's online messages- after Netflix 's Adolescence highlighted the language teens are using online.

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4 d. ago So what's Prince Willie's favourite emoji? Future King shares a laugh with Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb before cheeky joke about an aubergine at farming event

The labourer and royal bonded today over Mr Cooper's boots at Folly Farm in Pensford, Somerset then went on to discuss some of the challenges currently faced by the industry.

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5 d. ago Prince William leaves Vick Hope in stitches as he reveals his favourite emoji

Prince William made the surprising revelation during filming for a special episode of Clarkson's Farm, which he will appear in when the new series airs on Amazon Prime

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5 d. ago People are only just realising popular emoji has completely different meaning to what they thought so did YOU know?

Despite its popularity, people are only just realising what one common emoji character really means.

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5 d. ago What did we learn from the super secret (but entirely hackable) war planning group chat? | First Dog on the Moon

There were emojis Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...

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6 d. ago The Guardian view on the Signal war plans leak: a US security breach speaks volumes | Editorial

A staggering blunder points to the wider failings of the careless and amateurish Trump administrationIt is jaw-dropping that senior Trump administration figures would accidentally leak war plans to a journalist. But the fundamental issue is that 18 high-ranking individuals were happy discussing extremely sensitive material on a private messaging app, highlighting the administration’s extraordinary amateurishness, recklessness and unaccountability.The visceral hostility to Europe spelt out again by the vice-president, JD Vance, was glaring. So was the indifference to the potential civilian cost of the strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, designed to curb attacks on Red Sea shipping. The Houthi-run health ministry said that 53 people including five children and two women were killed. The response by the national security adviser, Michael Waltz, to the attacks was to post emojis: a fist, an American flag and fire. The lack of contrition for this security breach is also telling...

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6 d. ago 7 wild things Donald Trump's White House did on the most unhinged day since he took office

So far nobody's going to prison, but that line might not hold. Here's all the fallout from the first national security breach ever to involve the "prayer hands" emoji - and why Trump got mad about a painting

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6 d. ago Trump team sparks fury with 'sickening' choice of emojis while describing their war plans in leaked Signal chat

As news broke of the strikes on Yemen, the journalist checked the group chat where he found a flurry of emojis and congratulations flooding the text chain.

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7 d. ago Pregnant consultant has payout increased to more than £100,000 after boss fired her for morning sickness by sending a jazz hands emoji

Her boss Ammar Kabir sent her a 'deliberately vague' message explaining how the business was struggling' and he needed to find someone who can 'be in the office'.

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7 d. ago Disturbing meaning behind emojis used in Netflix Adolescence revealed by incel expert

Netflix's new drama, Adolescence, delves into the world of incel culture - spoiler alert: this article contains details about the storyline

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7 d. ago Emoji expert explains hidden meanings of 'Adolescence symbols'

Keith said that even some of the most generic emojis can have a negative connotation toward women

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8 d. ago George Foreman showed every gesture is political – especially for Black athletes | Bryan Armen Graham

At the 1968 Olympics, Foreman’s flag-waving was seen as deference if not betrayal. But the reaction to it reveals the limited ways we allow Black athletes to express themselvesWhen a teenager from Texas named George Foreman waved a tiny American flag in the boxing ring after winning Olympic gold in 1968, he had little awareness of the political minefield beneath his size 15 feet. The moment, captured by television cameras for an audience of millions during one of the most volatile periods in American history, was instantly contrasted with another image from two days earlier at the same Mexico City Games: Tommie Smith and John Carlos, heads bowed and black-gloved fists raised in salute during the US national anthem, a silent act of protest that would become one of the defining visuals of the 20th century. Their message was unmistakable: a rebuke of the country that had sent them to compete while continuing to deny civil rights to people who looked like them. Their action was seen as ...

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9 d. ago The chilling meaning behind emojis in Netflix Adolescence revealed by incel expert

The hit drama revealed secret codes that kids and teens are using on social media

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9 d. ago Teachers are 'out of their depth' over secret emojis code: Warning over 'rife' toxic culture ravaging schools as sinister messages revealed in Netflix's Adolescence

Former deputy head Amit Kalley said a 'hell of a lot more' needs to be done to support parents and teachers after Netflix drama Adolescence sparked a national conversation.

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