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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Facing the prospect of going to prison, Melissa Fireside got to work. Using an Austrian passport, she clicked on a plane reservation, booking a flight from Mexico to Amsterdam on KLM Royal Dutch ...

The competitive district is one of the few in Wake County held by a Republican.

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Killavullen Farmer’s Market are rooted in excitement to welcome you to the first Farmer’s Market of 2026 at the Birthplace of Nano Nagle! Whether you’re there for fresh, locally grown produce, ...

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Good morning, and thank you for joining ON Semiconductor Corporation's Fourth Quarter and full year 2025 results conference ...

US judges have halted the administration’s cuts to funding in more than half of 167 spending fights in the past year ...