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.

The debate over whether federal agents should be allowed to cover their faces with masks has become a flashpoint as the government heads for a partial shutdown. By Luke Broadwater Luke Broadwater is a ...

Veronika, a cow living in an idyllic mountain village in the Austrian countryside, has spent years perfecting the art of scratching herself with sticks, rakes, and deck brushes. Now that scientists ...

To create an Instagram account, first download the Instagram app from the App Store or Google Play Store. Next, follow the app’s prompts to create an account using your Facebook account if you have ...

Think beyond miso soup. Whether you make your own or use dashi stock powder, this Japanese staple adds instant umami to everything it touches. If you’ve ever enjoyed a cup of miso soup, you’ve ...

Apple's iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max have been available to buy since September, and a fair few will have been gifted over the holidays. If you're the proud owner of ...

You can make a moist warm compress at home using the bundle, basin, or microwave methods. A dry warm compress can be made by filling a sock with rice and microwaving it. Warm compresses help increase ...

Bellaire police say thieves used a Wi-Fi jammer to block home cameras before breaking in. Police warn: secure holiday packages and don’t post travel plans. What the US Supreme Court has said about ...

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Anthropic is starting to train its models on new Claude chats. If you’re using the bot and don’t want your chats used as training data, here’s how to opt out. Anthropic is prepared to repurpose ...