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.

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With the 2026 tax season underway, rumblings persist about stimulus checks, tariff dividend payments, inflation checks and tax rebates. An expected Supreme Court decision looms over the legality of ...

NWS warns 10 states about impending snow, winds, and wintry mix this week. Some regions may see up to 11 inches of snow; blizzard conditions expected. NWS urges caution due to reduced visibility from ...

Her appearance came as the Justice Department was under scrutiny over the Epstein files, its approach toward the shootings in Minneapolis and its move to prosecute six lawmakers. By Glenn Thrush ...

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...

Since President Donald J. Trump returned to office, his America First economic policies have sparked trillions of dollars in new investment in U.S. manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure. Made ...