Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.

The end-of-year holiday season is kicking off, so you probably have some travel plans in the works. Whether you're thinking about visiting family or just want a change of scenery, it's the perfect ...

(The Hill) — Snapchat users will soon have to pay to store large amounts of saved photos and videos as the platform rolls out a major change to its popular Memories feature. Since its launch in 2016, ...

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A woman has serious injuries after a dog attack, but now her neighbor, who stepped in to save her by illegally using a gun, is facing a charge. According to the Roanoke ...

QUEENS (PIX11) — What happens when a neighborhood starved for open green space has to plead with a cash-starved church not to sell it? Residents in Jackson Heights, Queens, are hoping for a miracle.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The pledge drive to keep Christ the King School open has raised over $50,000. The effort is part of a grassroots group working to keep the school open after Bishop O’Gorman ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) – The City and County of Honolulu has launched a new online tool to help residents prepare for sewer rate changes. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the “Use Less, Pay Less” campaign features a ...

The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated Box Set is still discounted to an all-time low price a week after Amazon Big Deal Days ended. The beautiful three-volume set is on sale for only $108.30, which ...

Three senators — Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, along with Independent Angus King of Maine — broke ranks Tuesday night to side with Republicans on a GOP ...

Residents tried to save a Long Beach man’s life after he crashed while possibly driving under the influence on Saturday night, officials said, ultimately leading to his death. It happened before 10:50 ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — In an effort to let their voices be heard, Safe Source Direct employees rallied to support their company and save their jobs after operations were suspended in August. Despite ...