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The dying rose emoji is suddenly everywhere, but no one has explained what it means. FYIPope Francis's Funeral Is Set to Be a Major Event for the Catholic Church
Pope Francis is currently laying in state in St. Peter's Basilica. PoliticsN.J.'s Acting Governor Declared a State of Emergency, but Where Is the Governor?
The lieutenant governor is currently serving as the acting governor. SportsFootball Hall of Famer Steve McMichael Has Died After a Battle With ALS
The former Super Bowl champion was diagnosed with ALS. EntertainmentKarlie Kloss and Ivanka Trump Are Closer Than You Might Have Guessed
The two have a closer relationship than you might have guessed. EntertainmentThe Lollipop Deodorant Challenge Is a Fun Way to Torture Someone You Love
The trend is designed to make you lick deodorant. NewsCardinals Wear Red and Bishops Purple, but Here Is the Difference Between the Two
Cardinals wear red, but you might be confusing them with bishops. FYIKevin Is Not Just a Dude's Name on TikTok — What Does It Mean as a Slang Term?
Kevin is a word for bad, and it's brand new in the history of the internet. PoliticsPresident Trump Will Give the Commencement Speech at the University of Alabama
The commencement speech will be ticketed and happen on May 1. MusicPrince's Song 'Raspberry Beret' Is, Perhaps Unsurprisingly, About Sex
The song is about sex, but it's more straightforward than you might guess. FYIStudent Loan Borrowers in Default Might Have Their Wages Garnished by the Government
Wage garnishment is one of the ways the government can collect on debt. EntertainmentThe Ice Bucket Challenge Is Back, and This Time, It's Trending on TikTok
TikTok is now a part of the ice bucket challenge. FYIA Pope's Apartment Is Sealed Following His Death, but Why Does This Happen?
A number of traditions are closely adhered to after the pope's death. PoliticsJ.D. Vance Wore a Yellow Tie to Meet With the Pope, but What Does That Mean?
J.D. Vance wore a yellow tie for his meeting with the pope, but what does that mean? Celebrity RelationshipsElizabeth Hurley Goes Instagram Official With Billy Ray Cyrus in PDA-Filled Post
"Did not see this one coming," PoliticsPete Hegseth Reportedly Sent Details of an Attack in a Second Signal Chat
The Secretary of Defense seems to love using Signal to share war plans. TelevisionFollowing Joel's Death in 'The Last of Us,' What Is Abby's Fate?
Abby's fate is crucial to the overall point of this story. TelevisionA Shocking Death on 'The Last of Us' Has Fans Wondering If This Is Real Life
Fans are comparing the show's death to 'Game of Thrones.' Movies'Sinners' Has Two Post-Credits Scenes, but What Do They Actually Mean?
Will there be a 'Sinners 2'? NewsKilmar Abrego Garcia Is Alive, but Is There Any Chance That He'll Come Home?
Senator Chris Van Hollen flew to El Salvador to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia. TelevisionExplaining Bobby Nash's Shocking '9-1-1' Death — and Why It Had to Happen (SPOILERS)
"If the stakes are never real... I think the show could die." PoliticsDonald Trump Has Called for Jerome Powell to Be Fired, but Can He Fire Him?
Donald Trump might want to fire Jerome Powell, but he can't do it legally. FYICoffee Mugs Are Not the Product That Bad Dragon Is Most Well-Known For
The mug is a joke that you might get, but will never say that you get. EntertainmentFilipino Actress Nora Aunor Has Died at 71, but What Was Her Cause of Death?
Filipino actress Nora Aunor was one of the most celebrated actresses in the country's history. PoliticsLetitia James Is One of Donald Trump's Main Adversaries, but Is She Married?
Letitia James is not married, but she might get indicted. FYIYouTube Thumbnails Have Gotten Ridiculously Large, and People Are Not Happy
Users miss the days when they could see more than three videos in a row. TelevisionWink Martindale Was a Beloved Game Show Host, but Which Shows Did He Host?
Wink Martindale was a beloved TV host before his death in 2025. FoodStarbucks Has Implemented a Dress Code That Will Limit the Colors Baristas Wear
The new dress code is more restrictive than the last one. EntertainmentMike Tirico Has Been Married Since 1991 as His Career Has Continued to Bloom
Mike Tirico has been married to a Syracuse basketball star for more than 30 years. FYIHarvard's Federal Funding Is Now Frozen, but What Is That Money Used for?
Harvard's federal funding comes mostly in the form of individual grants. SportsWinning the Grand Slam In Golf Makes You Part of a Super Exclusive Club
These golfers are six of the best in the history of the game. SportsKyren Lacy's Family Is in Mourning Following the Shocking News of His Death
The former LSU wideout appears to have died by suicide. Stream & ChillWhat Do We Know About Eugene, the Man Joel Killed in 'The Last of Us'?
'The Last of Us' has yet to reveal much about who Eugene was. MusicCross Canadian Ragweed Called It Quits Back in 2010, but Why Did They Split?
Cross Canadian Ragweed broke up after tensions emerged in the group. BooksIs 'Where the Wild Things Are' Really Getting Banned From Some Schools?
The book faced a lot of bans when it was first published. SportsJustin Thomas Had to Sub out His Caddy for The Masters at the Last Minute
Justin Thomas's caddy dropped out of the 2025 Masters at the last minute. TelevisionThe Second Season of 'The Pitt' Will Hit Max Sooner Than You Might Think
The second season of 'The Pitt' should debut as soon as next January. Celebrity RelationshipsFollowing Eric Dane's ALS Diagnosis, His Family Will Be More Important Than Ever
The actor is still married, even though his wife filed for divorce. PoliticsMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Has Two Children and Three Step-Children
Gretchen Whitmer has two daughters who are both still young adults. EntertainmentMickey Rourke Says He "Went to the Wrong Guy" to Put His Face Back Together
Rourke has been open about having plastic surgery. MusicWeezer Bassist Scott Shriner Has a Rock Solid Net Worth Thanks to Decades of Success
Scott Shriner's net worth is thanks to his membership in Weezer. SportsTyreek Hill's Wife Filed for Divorce Days After Police Were Called to His House
Tyreek Hill seems to be headed for divorce from his wife Keeta. PoliticsKash Patel Was Quietly Removed From His Role as the Active ATF Director
Kash Patel didn't get fired, but he's not the head of ATF anymore. FYIWalmart Is the Latest Major Retailer to Face Boycotts Over DEI Rollbacks
People are boycotting Walmart over its DEI policies, among other reasons. Human InterestFabletics Has Added a New Line to Its Receipts to Account for the Cost of Tariffs
The surcharge tells consumers exactly what is responsible for increased prices. Human InterestPrince Harry Is in Court to Fight for More Police Protection in the U.K.
Prince Harry is in court because he wants more police protection. InfluencersMs. Rachel Has Two Kids of Her Own — Details on the Lucky Kiddos
Ms. Rachel has two children of her own who will likely be hearing a lot of songs in the next few years. FoodGiven How the Season Ended, Coffee Mate's 'White Lotus' Creamer Is Pretty Amusing
The Piña Colada flavor is a little weird if you've seen the show. MusicEd Sheeran's New Song Features the Persian Word "Azizam," but What Does It Mean?
The new song is a twist on the singer's classic love song. MoviesWe Still Don't Know Whether 'The Final Reckoning' Is the End for Ethan Hunt
Tom Cruise has been cagey about whether he'll be back for any more.