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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The brackets are out after 68 teams heard their names called on Selection Sunday in both the men's and women's NCAA Tournaments. The action for the men tips on Tuesday and Wednesday with the First ...

Squanch Games has released High on Life 2 on the masses, which means fans of the original game now have a stack of new bounties to complete. As I said in my High on Life 2 review, "The overarching ...

Rachel is a freelancer based in Echo Park, Los Angeles and has been writing and producing content for nearly two decades on subjects ranging from tech to fashion, health and lifestyle to entertainment ...

Chef Will Coleman’s viral 6-to-1 grocery shopping method instructs shoppers to buy six vegetables, five fruits, four proteins, three starches, two sauces and one fun item. The following is an excerpt ...

A pair of federal immigration agents clad in camouflage and masks approached Ryan Ecklund’s car on a snowy Minnesota street last month with a stark warning. “You will not be following us anymore,” one ...

Navigating an Amazon deals event can feel like rummaging through the world’s most chaotic digital jumble sale. The retail giant’s Spring Deal Days sale is underway, bringing a wave of discounts across ...

Since the launch of the Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced the Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter ...

China has added 20 Japanese entities to its export control list and 20 more to a watch list scrutinising the trade of select goods, increasing economic pressure on Tokyo in a move that widens the ...

I can't stand opening the Microsoft Store. It's slow to load, confusing to browse, and full of ads for things I don't care about. Luckily, thanks to a new feature, I don't have to open the Microsoft ...