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.

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eSpeaks’ Corey Noles talks with Rob Israch, President of Tipalti, about what it means to lead with Global-First Finance and how companies can build scalable, compliant operations in an increasingly ...

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On February 4, five days after Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy, was last seen at her north Tucson, Arizona, residence, Savannah and her siblings, Camron and Annie, shared a video on Instagram ...