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.

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A student walks across the Pleasantville campus of Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. The university waived application fees for a month in the fall. Credit: Emmanuel Guillén Lozano for The ...

The “Dancing with the Stars” world is continuing to grow with a new spinoff. “Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro” will feature up-and-coming professional dancers who will live in a house together ...

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The United States' stand-off with Iran is feared to be close to breaking out into a full-scale war in the Middle East. A military operation could last several weeks and have a powerful impact on the ...

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to send out a firm message of defiance. When we met this weekend in the government headquarters in Kyiv, he said that far from losing, Ukraine would ...

Just as he was seen as a contrarian for starting a cloud-based cybersecurity company in 2005, Nir Zuk relishes going the opposite way in 2026.

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Justin Bieber’s journey is a testament to talent, luck, and timing. Starting with online videos and local performances, he quickly captured the attention of the music world. This video traces his rise ...