Black smoke emerging from the chimney means the world's 1.4 billion Catholics don't yet have a new pope. White smoke means the cardinals have chosen a new leader of the church.

It wasn’t clear whether grey smoke was closer to black or white, for example. By the 1970s, the straw method had been abandoned in favour of more controllable chemical mixtures.

Black smoke indicates a non-conclusive answer, and white smoke indicates that a new pope has been selected. Here's what to know about the black and white smoke used during a papal conclave.

Instead, Pokemon Black and Pokemon White will each be getting an individual set released: Pokemon Scarlet & Violet – Black Bolt and Pokemon Scarlet & Violet – White Flare.

The Pokémon Company has revealed two new Scarlet & Violet expansions. Black Bolt and White Flare launches July 18. Here's what to expect from the Unova-focused sets.

Kamala Harris attended the 2025 Met Gala on Monday, wearing a black silk gown from Off-White by IB Kamara, featuring a long scarf, sweeping white statement sleeve, and a pleated skirt.

1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream (such as Bluebell Homemade Vanilla) 2 tablespoons whole milk 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup (such as Ghirardelli), plus more for garnish 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste ...

For most people, black chia seeds are easier to find and more affordable. If you want a little more omega-3 or need extra calcium, white chia seeds are a fine choice-but the difference is tiny.

White and Black farmers still bear the scars of Zimbabwe’s land grabs How mishandling of land reform evicted many white farmers, ‘enriched elites’ and left Black Zimbabweans in poverty.

And once the election process for a new pope begins, gatherers will turn upward each day, waiting for black or white smoke to fill the sky. Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21.

“To clean outdoor cushions, I recommend mixing 1/4 cup of dish soap with a gallon of water and use a sponge or soft-bristle brush to gently agitate and thoroughly clean fabric seam-to-seam, then ...