In Fairfax County, one person generates 90 gallons of wastewater a day, on average. Once that water disappears down the drain or toilet, most people forget about it. It’s gone. But it’s not really ...

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.

Fake image of Carney with US, Canadian women's hockey teams praised as 'class act' Feb. 26, 2026 The U.S. women's hockey team declined Trump's invitation to attend his State of the Union address, ...

Feb. 25, 2026 Eating nothing but oatmeal for just two days might sound extreme, but it delivered a striking payoff in a new clinical trial. People with metabolic syndrome who followed a short, calorie ...