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.

Luis Martinez was on his way to work on a frigid Minneapolis morning when federal agents suddenly boxed him in, forcing the SUV he was driving to a dead stop in the middle of the street. Masked agents ...

ICE agents leave a residence after knocking on the door on Jan. 28, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security continues its immigration enforcement operations after two ...

Nicholas Cabral, 32, had been driving his wife's marked Homeland Security vehicle while she was out of state on an assignment, police allege Washington Township Police Department Authorities allege ...

Technology has found its way into just about every facet of our lives, with one of the most prominent recent examples being smart home upgrades and security. Unfortunately, with better consumer ...

Monitoring that starts at $17.99 per month with a constant stream of huge sales on equipment from Cove can keep your security system costs down today and tomorrow. Let’s face it — most homes these ...

A collection of agencies have published guidance on the best way to defend AI deployments in operational technology (OT). Such guidance seems necessary, given that on their own, AI and OT environments ...

Armed police handcuffed and searched a student at a high school in Baltimore County, Maryland, this week after an AI-driven security system flagged the teen’s empty bag of chips as a possible firearm.

SUBJECT: Use of Available Department of War Funds for Military Pay and Allowances during the Lapse in Annual Appropriations The current appropriations lapse, which includes a lapse in the annual ...

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