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.

The current internet browser landscape offers AI-centric browsers (like Perplexity Comet and ChatGPT Atlas) as well as traditional browsers that are getting generative AI features whether you like it ...

PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Customers who use WSSC Water are urged to remain on an “essential water use only” schedule on Tuesday in parts of Maryland. This comes after a winter storm ...

A water main break between Chevy Chase Lake Drive and East West Highway on Dec. 17, 2025. Photo credit: Ashlyn Campbell Millions of people who live in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are being ...

Hedgehogs are remarkable nocturnal creatures that have evolved specialized sensory adaptations allowing them to thrive in darkness. Unlike humans who rely primarily on vision, hedgehogs navigate their ...

These days, iPhones can do a lot. And we mean a lot. From photography and navigation to gaming and AI, it’s enough to make you forget they can also, you know, make phone calls and send text messages.

Indianapolis residents can look at detailed data on crime in their neighborhoods, along with traffic stops, and anytime Indianapolis Metropolitan Police uses force on anyone through the department's ...