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.

It's harder than ever to win over customers, though some experts say small businesses have an advantage over big companies.

This tax year (2025/26), you can add up to £20,000 to one ISA or split the money between several of the various types; the ...

The new series offers extra tools for learners to help them overcome their anxieties and speak English confidently ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed in mid 2025, reshapes how many families will file their 2025 taxes.

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XTM Inc., which co-owns a payment processor facing complaints about millions of dollars’ worth of missing restaurant tips, ...

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InCorp reports that side hustles have evolved into vital income sources for many, prompting the need for formalization due to ...

Freezing food only changes a food’s temperature, not its nutrition. Freezing keeps food close to its original state without ...