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.

Recognized for leadership in improving outcomes for English learners. Emely Zarzuela loves to yap. The 15-year-old’s favorite part of school is socializing. The academic part? Not so much. Emely, a ...

Marin Cilic pulled off the first upset of this year’s Dallas Open on Tuesday afternoon, taking out No. 6 seed Learner Tien in the first round of the ATP 500 indoor event, 7-5, 7-6 (4). And with that, ...

Pioneer Park High School principal Gcina Nkutha, police spokesperson Sergeant Charity Zwane, Madikoti Mahlangu and SGB chairperson Khomotso Madume during the operation. Photo: Buhle Matsoele The ...

An Olive Garden worker died after he dived headfirst into a deep fryer in an alleged suicide attempt during service, police said. The unidentified man stripped inside the kitchen of the Williamsport, ...