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.

Gemini Canvas offers a dynamic, editable workspace designed to support a wide range of creative and practical applications. As overviewed by Paul Lipsky, this platform goes beyond traditional AI chat ...

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Plans to chop down huge trees on a busy Plymouth road are being looked at again after lawyers said a consultation might have been unlawful. Plymouth City Council had, in December and January, asked ...

Many runners, when training for their first marathon, set out with the intention to cover all 26.2 miles without taking any walk breaks. Back-of-the-pack runners and Boston Marathon qualifiers alike ...

HOUSTON – Stalking is one of the strongest warning signs that violence could escalate — and experts say knowing what steps to take early can make a difference. Heather Bellino, CEO of Texas Advocacy ...

Pressure is mounting publicly and privately for entertainment mogul Casey Wasserman to step down as chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics following a series of embarrassing and salacious emails with ...

Beast Industries has acquired a banklike app for young people and could eventually offer a variety of financial services, including crypto. By Tara Siegel Bernard and Ron Lieber Jimmy Donaldson, the ...