Oh, the Places We Went!

This year, of the 52 destinations on our annual list, our writers and photographers touched down in 11 to capture their essence. Here’s what they found.

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McConnell on funding turmoil: 'Oh, this is the way it's going to be next year'

Outgoing Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) quipped Wednesday evening that Republicans may be in for more turmoil next year after President-elect Trump threw the year-end spending ...
The Hill - 3d
Yes, we wrote 'Nickel Boys' with POV in mind, but it went further and deeper than that

The transfer of love from one character to another was the throughline of the film, says co-writer Joslyn Barnes.
Los Angeles Times - 4d
Trading Places, Presidential Edition

The president-elect and the president are in transition.
The New York Times - 5d
BBC presenter revisits 'mortifying' blunder that went viral

Ben Boulos sat down with Teresa Wickham to discuss the neurological condition dystonia after their on-air interaction was posted on TikTok.
BBC News - 5d
Oh, to Smell Like Trump

The president-elect is marketing new merch. It reeks.
The New York Times - Dec. 12
Review: 'Oh, Canada' is director Paul Schrader's wobbly salute to guilt and suffering

Nearly 45 years after 'American Gigolo,' filmmaker Paul Schrader and star Richard Gere reunite to explore the shady past of a cancer-stricken documentarian.
Los Angeles Times - Dec. 12
'I went in for a tackle and heard my neck snap'

BBC South spends six months with patients and staff at Salisbury Hospital's dedicated spinal unit.
BBC News - Dec. 11
Spotify Wrapped Went All-In on AI and Everyone Hates It

No one is happy with the streaming giant’s latest attempt to get us to share screenshots of our favorite music.
Inc. - Dec. 6
Bill O'Reilly: We need Kash Patel in FBI to 'blow that place up'

Kash Patel, who President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to lead the FBI, is needed more than ever, according to Bill O'Reilly.
The Hill - Dec. 3