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.

In the nearly four years since Russia’s unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the war has repeatedly confounded expectations. A conflict that many analysts anticipated would be short and ...

WhatsApp users might be wise to follow the latest advice and make a quick settings change. The popular app was recently thrust into the spotlight after a flaw was discovered that could allow hackers ...