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.

From drones and missile systems to advanced fighter jets, the military’s annual Spring drills put a wide range of capabilities on display. The exercises underscore how Taiwan’s military is evolving to ...

ICE agents leave a residence after knocking on the door on Jan. 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues its immigration enforcement operations after two ...

Thursday was a day of new beginnings for the Buffalo Bills. They introduced new head coach Joe Brady, who they believe will be the man to finally take Josh Allen's team to a long-awaited Super Bowl ...

src/ ├── main/ │ ├── java/com/rvg/store/ │ │ ├── config/ │ │ │ ├── SecurityConfig.java # JWT security configuration ...

Tired of winter already? Spring is coming — really! Spring in 2026 will officially arrive on Friday, March 20, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. The March equinox will occur at 10:46 a.m. EDT, ...

Demonstrates the use of a spring fuller in shaping and spreading metal, highlighting this classic blacksmithing tool for forging and forming techniques. How Iran’s military power made Trump think ...

Abstract: Web applications play a crucial role in modern digital infrastructure, enabling vital functionalities across var- ious industries, including healthcare, banking, and ecommerce. However, ...

Spring Boot is one of the most popular and accessible web development frameworks in the world. Find out what it’s about, with this quick guide to web development with Spring Boot. Spring’s most ...

Let's go back in time to an era of personal computing, where dial-up internet was cutting-edge and desktop monitors were enormous. Specifically, let's jump to April 6, 1992, the day Microsoft released ...

President Trump’s new National Security Strategy describes a country that is focused on doing business and reducing migration while avoiding passing judgment on authoritarians. By Anton Troianovski ...