Smiling at Gen Z? Better watch your back. What used to be the universal symbol of warmth and joy has taken a sinister turn — at least in the eyes of Gen Z. The classic smiley face emoji now means ...

Emojis have long been the language of casual conversation — a smiley face to soften a message, a thumbs-up to signal approval, a wink to add playful nuance. But today, these tiny icons are showing up ...