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.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers started moving forward Tuesday with a proposal that would give the state the power to put President Donald Trump’s name on a Palm Beach County airport, next to a road ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Public Schools is asking for community assistance to rename its new early childhood program, with submissions open until Feb. 16. The early childhood program, located at ...

A proposal to rename one of Forsyth County's most well-known landmarks is sparking sharp backlash from local leaders and families tied to its preservation. Republican state Rep. David Clark of Buford ...

You’ll soon be able to visit “Trump Mountain” if one lawmaker gets his way. Georgia Rep. David Clark, R-Buford, confirmed this week that he has introduced a resolution to rename Sawnee Mountain in ...

The state government on Tuesday announced that it would rename all the gram panchayat offices in the state after Mahatma Gandhi, amid the ongoing confrontation with the Centre over changes to the ...

Writing down your goals in great detail, including in a letter to yourself, might feel a bit awkward, but it's a practice that's worked for many successful people — and neuroscience supports it. "I ...

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They are the bane of motorists across the country and cause billions in repair costs every year. Now the number of craters on one road has become so bad that locals have renamed the street ...

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