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.

You can live the American Dream, but it will cost you. The lifetime tab for such aspirations as owning a home, driving new cars, raising kids and taking annual vacations comes to a cool $4.4 ...

Last week’s Rings of Power episode, “Doomed to Die,” depicted the much-anticipated Siege of Eregion — a deadly battle from J.R.R. Tolkien’s original writings that marks the beginning of ...

ST KILDA defender Josh Battle has officially joined Hawthorn as an unrestricted free agent. The 26-year-old informed St Kilda in August of his wishes to exercise his free agency rights after carefully ...

The best time to visit South Padre Island is from September to February. Unless you are planning to join in on the spring break fun – rowdy partying at all hours of the day – you'll find this ...

The Atlanta Dream have fired coach Tanisha Wright, the WNBA franchise announced Wednesday. Wright, a longtime WNBA player, guided the Dream to a 48-68 record the past three seasons, making the ...

A tropical getaway on a remote island is a dream vacation for many avid travellers, but you may want to steer clear of North Sentinel Island. Who doesn't love relaxing on white sand beaches, with a ...

A new owner is being sought for an island within an island on the waters of Sproat Lake. The 3.7 acre, private “Sunset Island,” located on Vancouver Island 15 minutes west of Port Alberni, is ...

New Zealand's North Island offers island sanctuaries and lively cities with a large helping of culture and history for a truly diverse holiday experience. Start your trip along the multicultural city ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. A firefighter drinks water during a third day of a wildfire in Sofiana village, about 142 kilometers (88 ...