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 Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Mercy Medical Center President and CEO Timothy Quinn will step down from his leadership role April 3.

Visa said it marks a key milestone in its stablecoin settlement pilot and broader strategy to modernize the settlement layer for global commerce. For the first time, U.S. issuer and acquirer partners ...

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Larry Summers, who was treasury secretary under President Bill Clinton, said Monday that he will be stepping back from public commitments following the recent publication of his correspondence with ...

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Dike-New Hartford's Keely Kauten (14) celebrates a Wolverine point during their 2A quarterfinal match against the Aplington-Parkersburg Falcons at the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union’s 2025 ...

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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - E-bikes are surging in popularity among Santa Barbara’s young riders, and police say safety can’t be left in the dust. Students traded class for a crash-course in e-bike ...