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.

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 ...

BCA research chief global strategist Peter Berezin breaks down how artificial intelligence could disrupt tech giants and fundamentally reshape the balance of market power on ‘Making Money.’ Block ...