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.

On a good day, you probably fart between 8 and 14 times, but up to 25 times is within the normal range. It’s something we all do to clear the excess air swirling around our insides. But sometimes, ...

Leeron is a New York-based writer who specializes in covering technology for small and mid-sized businesses. Her work has been featured in publications including Bankrate, Quartz, the Village Voice, ...

Retirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout based on their personal earnings history, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest payout. In 2024, nearly ...

There are many paths to entrepreneurship, and for some aspiring business owners, becoming an independent contractor is a natural first step. But what exactly is an independent contractor, and how do ...

Beginning your journey in Xenoblade Chronicles X comes with the difficulty of choosing your starting class. There are three choices to pick from, each with differing advanced classes that you unlock ...

If you’ve played The Binding of Isaac, then you know that Edmund McMillen tends to make games that go 1,000 layers deep. That holds true for his latest project with co-developer Tyler Glaiel, ...

DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Decatur leaders are taking another step toward building a new bridge into the city. On Friday, Congressman Dale Strong fully funded the City of Decatur’s $3 million study, which ...

Language is evolving faster than ever. Slang terms may emerge, dominate the discourse and die out before they can even be explained to the uninitiated. For the most part, these new terms are ...

Marc Santos is a Guides Staff Writer from the Philippines with a BA in Communication Arts and over six years of experience in writing gaming news and guides. He plays just about everything, from ...

When did Southie get richy-rich? What happened to working-class South Boston? It went the way of ‘Good Will Hunting.’ ...

Recently, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the end of federal credits for automakers that install start/stop systems, part of a broader overhaul of greenhouse gas ...