It's been 40 years since the first emoji was used at a university in the United States. Since then, these special characters have become a staple of online conversations. What do the next 40 years hold for emojis? Priyanka Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: 40 years of emojis

Invented at a US university 40 years ago, emojis have since become central to everyday conversation. Many think their influence will only increase with time.

WION Fineprint | 40 years of emojis: How did they start & what will they look like in the future?

Inflation in the US has been worsening lately. It has now soared to become the highest in 40 years. This development has been giving sleepless nights to the American consumers as it has wiped out pay raises and reinforced the decision of the Federal Reserve to begin raising the borrowing rates across the economy.

Inflation in US worsens, becomes highest in 40 years

Ain Sefra, a small North African desert town, nestles in around 16-inch deep blanket of snow

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