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 something completely different to those under ...

Skies should be clear for viewing on Friday morning in western Washington, although it will be chilly with lows in the upper 30s to mid-40s. The smiley face has no astronomical significance.

Stargazers will be treated to a rare sight this week as Venus, Saturn and the Moon align to create a “smiley face” formation in the night sky. This rare alignment will be visible for about an ...