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.

(NEXSTAR) – Hoping to collect maximum Social Security benefits after you retire? It’s not likely unless you were among the country’s top earners for many of your working years. In order to max out ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to the program that had worried some experts. By Mark Miller Many older ...

Millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive two federal payments in December, as a result of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) payment calendar and the ...

The Trump administration’s new National Security Strategy marks a sweeping shift in America’s defense priorities, downplaying Islamic terrorism and decades of Middle East–centric policymaking in favor ...

BELLAIRE, Texas – Surveillance video from a Bellaire backyard over the weekend captured a troubling new tactic used by burglars to avoid detection. Three suspects approached a security camera holding ...

Google has published the December 2025 Security Bulletin, revealing a long list of severe vulnerabilities in Android. These issues are expected to be patched with device-specific security updates ...

Rumors circulated online in late November 2025 that the acting chief security officer of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security was named Iwona B. Horyn. Some users sharing the claim were suspicious ...

The Canadian government has cleared Anglo American Plc’s proposed takeover of Teck Resources Ltd. on national security grounds, the Globe and Mail reported, removing one hurdle for the two companies ...

WASHINGTON — For the first time ever, American car companies will soon be required to test vehicle safety using dummies that are representative of women. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on ...