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 a recent outdoor therapy session, a client shared what she noticed while walking on the trail. The way the light shimmers on the water, the tree branches swaying, the leaves rustling and how the ...

EAGAN, Minn. — Minnesota Vikings linebacker Tyler Batty's NFL debut was anything but typical. After missing the first five games because of a knee injury, the undrafted rookie took the field against ...

In his long-awaited debut with the Minnesota Vikings, former BYU football captain Tyler Batty made quite the splash. He may not have lit up the box score, but his value was seen and felt in a most ...

When a beloved series ends, that’s usually, well, the end. The story has run its course and gets to live on in reruns or on streaming unless it somehow manages to get a reboot some years down the road ...

Dolly Parton has been ordered by doctors to rest up ahead of some intense medical procedures, but a source tells National Enquirer that the “Jolene” singer is getting restless and causing loved ones ...

The Vikings activated linebacker Blake Cashman and outside linebacker Tyler Batty from injured reserve on Saturday, the team announced. The Vikings had two open roster spots, so they had no ...

With a little shimmer, sparkle and spectacle, Disney brought the magic of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place," "Vampirina: Teenage Vampire" and "Electric Bloom" directly to fans over the past several weeks ...

If your iced coffee deserves a costume this October, OTOTO has you covered. The design-forward brand that you may already be familiar with for its genius under-$25 kitchen gadgets, like the viral ...