Sign Of The Times: Climate Change Inspires New ‘Leafless Tree’ Emoji

Sign Of The Times: Climate Change Inspires New ‘Leafless Tree’ Emoji

Emojis are catching up with the devastating threat posed by climate change — with a new symbol of a leafless tree set to debut next year. The chilling image was proposed two years ago to provide a graphic representation of a “dead” or “dying” tree for text messages, Bloomberg reported Saturday. It was approved earlier … Read more

100+ Best Group-Chat Names | POPSUGAR Tech

100+ Best Group-Chat Names | POPSUGAR Tech

Ah, the group chat: the real place where the magic happens. It’s here where you get the latest gossip, share the funniest TikToks, and make tentative travel plans that will likely never happen. From discussing pre-first date research to which planet is retrograde and everything in between, the group chat is a place that we … Read more

Should I Text My Ex? A Relationship Expert Explains

Should I Text My Ex? A Relationship Expert Explains

If you’ve ever thought “Hmm, should I text my ex?,” you likely already know the answer is no. And yet, despite everything and everyone telling you it’s a bad idea, you give in and text your ex anyway. In some of these cases, it may work in your favor. Maybe you receive closure or have … Read more

The 100+ Best Contact Names For Partners, Friends, and More

The 100+ Best Contact Names For Partners, Friends, and More

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but basic contact names in your phone like “mom” and “Lily” simply don’t cut it anymore. It’s officially time to add a little more personality and flare to your contacts, because, let’s be honest, you probably haven’t updated them since you got a phone in the first … Read more

‘I’m calling the police’ — Love Island fans rage after Crave delay spoils finale for Canadians

‘I’m calling the police’ — Love Island fans rage after Crave delay spoils finale for Canadians

This story DOES NOT contain Love Island USA finale spoilers. Read on, Canadian fans who couldn’t stay up past midnight on a work night. For viewers, it’s a fun, summer guilty pleasure — six weeks of dating and drama all leading up to a final vote and a cash prize. But Canadian fans of the reality … Read more

As Trudeau confronts an anxious caucus, some Liberals say he needs to act swiftly

As Trudeau confronts an anxious caucus, some Liberals say he needs to act swiftly

The email from national caucus chair Brenda Shanahan rejecting calls for an early in-person Liberal caucus meeting landed in members’ inboxes around 5 p.m. on the fourth of July. Citing “scheduling logistics,” Shanahan officially dismissed public demands from Liberal MPs for an urgent gathering to discuss the fallout from the byelection loss in Toronto-St. Paul’s. In … Read more

SMS Marketing Compliance — How to Text Customers Without Getting Sued

SMS Marketing Compliance — How to Text Customers Without Getting Sued

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. SMS marketing is one of the fastest ways to increase customer engagement, with 80% of consumers reading and responding to texts within 30 minutes. But you can’t just buy a contact list and start texting everyone. There are processes you have to follow to send compliant SMS … Read more

Colorado close to outlawing hand-held use of cellphones by drivers

Colorado close to outlawing hand-held use of cellphones by drivers

Colorado lawmakers have agreed on a compromise measure to combat distracted driving on roadways, solidifying a ban on the hand-held use of cellphones behind the wheel that is moving toward passage in the final hours of this year’s legislative session. Negotiators faced pressure from law enforcement officials to make sure the ban was enforceable — … Read more

How to Flirt Over Text Message, According to Dating Experts

How to Flirt Over Text Message, According to Dating Experts

When everything is digital, understanding how to flirt over text message is basically a necessity if you want to keep someone’s attention. Although texting is a fast and convenient way to communicate with your hot, new situationship, learning how to flirt over text is an art form that admittedly requires skill. From emoji and sending … Read more

What is the current fine for texting while driving?

What is the current fine for texting while driving?

The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has urged road users to avoid texting and driving, reminding motorists what the penalty is if they are caught. The EMPD continues to see a troubling trend of drivers using their cellphones while they are behind the wheel, writes the Kempton Express Thembisan. 25% of driving accidents caused by … Read more