At the end of a Los Angeles screening of “Barbie” December 14, many in the buzzing crowd didn’t applaud. Instead, they twisted their hands in the air, the American Sign Language gesture for Applause, ...

Even though the word isn’t spoken in the film — it’s on a sweater worn by Ryan Gosling’s Ken — Hanaumi created a Kenough sign by making the traditional ASL sign for “enough” by making a fist with one ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

If you’re hoping to pick up a new skill in 2026, you may want to consider learning sign language and open the door to clearer communication, stronger connections and more inclusive interactions.