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.

While some areas around the country may be experiencing higher temperatures temporarily, it's still cold for plenty of others, and that means it's still time to run the heater. Heating costs can be a ...

Breaks are a vital part of harm reduction (Picture: Getty/Metro) A recent TikTok from the University of Bristol’s student TV station sparked conversation for giving students advice on how to take MDMA ...

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Kaitlin Vogel is a health journalist based in New York. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Healthline, Eating Well, Parade, and more. Nick Blackmer is a librarian, ...

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The Closing Ceremony is over. And the Olympics turn their attention to Los Angeles, which will host the Summer Games in 2028. NBC transitioned from its broadcast of ceremony straight into a promotion ...

Iran’s nuclear program and missile arsenal have garnered increased international scrutiny. A joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign launched in early 2026 seeks to destroy Iran’s nuclear and missile ...

At approximately 7:00 AM local time, the United States and Israel began conducting extensive strikes against a wide range of targets in Iran. The strikes have been dubbed Operation Epic Fury by the ...