We've all got that "shelf of shame" -- a graveyard of ancient laptops, tangled power bricks and printers that haven't seen an ink cartridge since 2010. Letting this e-waste sit in your house is a ...

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.

Starting in mid-January, the MTA will suspend A train service to the Rockaways for a little over four months, disrupting commutes for thousands of riders who depend on the subway line. The MTA says it ...