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.

China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fell by 1% in the final quarter of 2025, likely securing a decline of 0.3% for the full year as a whole. This extends a “flat or falling” trend in China’s CO2 ...

Understanding how much you earn and spend is the key to getting control of your finances. Creating a budget gives you a better sense of where your money is going and can help you achieve financial ...

I Tested Alexa+ for Months. These 7 Features Changed How I Use My Echo Alexa+ is out of early access and available to all Prime members for free. I used Amazon's enhanced AI in early access and found ...