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.

Is there a specific seat on the couch you want to secure before kickoff at a Super Bowl party? The battle for prime real estate in front of the television during the grandest sporting event of the ...

Learn how to make jewelry with this easy DIY tutorial for beginners, using simple tools and beginner-friendly techniques. This video walks you through the basics of creating a clean, stylish piece you ...

The popular Time Out Chicago Market in Fulton Market will soon close for good. The giant, 50,000 square-foot food hall, at 916 W. Fulton Market, first opened in 2019, according to an announcement.

Learn how to sew a simple, stylish dress in just 15 minutes with this quick and practical sewing tutorial. This video focuses on time-saving cutting techniques, easy stitching steps, and smart ...

While the University of Washington team was warming up for the LA Bowl in Los Angeles, the Husky basketball team had the campus all to itself on Saturday afternoon and finished off Southern Utah ...

DALLAS – Even after Monday night’s 3-for-all against the Los Angeles Clippers, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra knew the 3-pointers were going to be harder to come by on Wednesday night against the Dallas ...

As the offseason takes shape for the St. Louis Cardinals, starting pitcher Sonny Gray will be perhaps the biggest domino to fall. It's no guarantee that the Cardinals will trade Gray, but it also ...

Former inmate Joe Giudice shares insights about FCI Fort Dix where Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers want him to serve his federal prison sentence.

DES MOINES — Amid government funding cuts and hyper partisan politics, Iowa leaders in nonprofit and social service organizations say they must remain true to their missions. Iowa nonprofit and social ...

NORTHERN MICHIGAN,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - Many federal workers who are impacted by the Federal shutdown are those taking care of our National Parks. At Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, visitor ...