Another trip around the sun, and another opportunity to remember how far we've come.

A year filled with health crises, political turmoil and upheaval. The hottest year to date. One where we witnessed innovators like Elon Musk charge toward the future.

Worldwide tensions sharpened with an uptick in terrorism while the portrait of America continued to change with a new president, Donald Trump, and the passage of heroes like David Bowie and Prince.

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