The responses varied, with many expressing feelings of dismay and distress. Others shared feelings of joy and happiness. But another sentiment also came out loud and clear in the replies: Gratitude.

NEW YORK — Sesame Workshop was trying to regain full control over its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages. “Elmo’s ...

When Elmo decided to check the emotional pulse of the internet on Monday and ask, “How is everybody doing?” the fiery-colored Muppet couldn’t have anticipated the seismic response he’d receive. Elmo’s ...