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.

Chef Will Coleman’s viral 6-to-1 grocery shopping method instructs shoppers to buy six vegetables, five fruits, four proteins, three starches, two sauces and one fun item. The following is an excerpt ...

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I tend to divide my workday into blocks. Within minutes of waking up — we’re usually up by 5.30 a.m. — I sit down to write at least one Inc. article. Then I spend four to five hours writing a book, ...

The percentage of teachers who are using artificial intelligence-driven tools in their classrooms nearly doubled between 2023 and 2025, according to data from the EdWeek Research Center. In 2023, a ...

Gift giving is arguably one of the most joyous and stressful parts of the holiday season. Figuring out who you need to shop for and how much you should spend on everyone on your list is enough to make ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...

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These days, if you need to connect two devices via wire, you'll most likely use HDMI. This display protocol supports all sorts of device pairings. It lets you use your iPhone with an external display, ...

Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them. Skepticism surrounding hormonal birth control has been increasing nationwide, ...

While it’s wise to take most TikTok beauty hacks with a large pinch of salt, every once in a while, it throws up something that’s actually worth taking note of. Enter: sandwiching your skincare. With ...