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.

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If you live in the United States, mark your calendars for Tuesday, March 3. That’s when a total lunar eclipse will occur above the contiguous states, although the farther west you are, the more of it ...

Gorgeous Saturday with afternoon highs near 80 Sunday clouds will increase along with rain and thunder chances Wide range of temps Sunday with a front over the area Unsettled next week, with daily ...

The next “blood moon”, or total lunar eclipse, could be visible from Chicago in less than a month if Mother Nature cooperates. This one will be special for Chicago because the eclipse will still be ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Seven racehorses and six trainers account for the 13 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2026 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum’s Hall ...

Successfully backing up a crypto wallet will help prevent you from ever losing access to your cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. For example, if your crypto wallet is lost or damaged you will ...

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A rare celestial event is coming, a total lunar eclipse that will transform the moon into a blood-red hue. This spectacular phenomenon, often called a “blood moon,” can be seen across much of the ...

Tomorrow will be bright and warm. Scattered light showers are possible tomorrow night. Six planets will be visible in the evening sky, mainly before 8 p.m. Sunday will be partly sunny and cooler but ...