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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When your pet is unwell and needs medical attention, it may feel as though your only option is to take them to the vet and stump up whatever eye-watering cost they demand. But there are little-known ...

Lanxess has transformed into a specialty chemical producer, enhancing resilience and margin potential, yet trades at multi-year lows after a 60% stock decline. Despite challenging macro conditions, ...

21:43, Mon, Oct 20, 2025 Updated: 21:44, Mon, Oct 20, 2025 A question on University Challenge left viewers stunned as even one of Britain’s sharpest university teams admitted defeat – and now fans are ...

Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, finance and streaming services. He is passionate about language and technology, and has been an avid writer/reader of ...

I 'm a big fan of Python for data analysis, but even I get curious about what else is available. R has long been the go-to language for statistics, but the "Tidyverse" has given the language a serious ...

(WJW) – A Michigan woman is celebrating a windfall of cash thanks to the help of artificial intelligence. According to a media release, the 45-year-old Wyandotte woman won a $100,000 Powerball prize ...

The market is pricing in a certainty of rate cuts 6 months out. This is not good for ARCC as it can shrink its investment less interest cost spreads further. Elevated interest receivables is another ...