Emojis and Emoticons

What Is the ‘KHive’? Kamala Harris’s Fandom Goes Back to Her Time in Congress

Coconut emojis, Charli XCX mash-ups and a bunch of grainy lime green video clips. What to know about the latest iteration of the Kamala Harris fandom.

By Madison Malone Kircher

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Why the Watermelon Emoji Is a Symbol of Support for Palestinians

The fruit has taken on new prominence since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.

By Callie Holtermann

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The Changing Online Language of Hearts

How to show a heart — the universal symbol of love — has shifted on the internet over the years, driven by new technology.

By Sheera Frenkel

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How Did the Eggplant Emoji Become Our Default Sex Symbol?

A variety of fruits have long been used to convey eroticism, but in their emoji form, one seems to have won out.

By Ligaya Mishan and Melody Melamed