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.

Battling snowstorms, budget gaps and powerhouse private-school programs, Pahrump’s robotics team Awkward Silence proved once ...

ETFs allow investment in diverse stocks or bonds through a single transaction. Investors can buy ETF shares on exchanges, where prices fluctuate throughout the day. ETFs offer benefits like lower ...