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.

This year, there’s a new way to celebrate Easter in the Valley.

I spent much of my early teens reading magazines (like Cosmo!) to figure out what to wear on a first date. Although I wasn't really going on dates at the time (and still am not, lol), it seemed like ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville is 65 days away from one of its largest annual events, Big Ears Festival, which was created in 2009 and brings hundreds of musicians to venues across downtown. This year, ...

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...

Now that Windows 10 has reached the end of support, it's increasingly appealing to cybercriminals. While upgrading is recommended, you don't have to switch immediately—here's how you can keep your ...