Route 66 is on the verge of its 100th anniversary, and a 2,448-mile journey through eight states reveals a bold new chapter unfolding. From the legendary Muffler Men to Patel motels and neon-lit landmarks, small towns along America’s most iconic highway are coming back to life.

Controversy surrounds Sydney Sweeney’s latest American Eagle campaign after some critics contended that its “great jeans” tagline hints at eugenics. Now, Sweeney’s “Americana” co-star, Halsey, has publicly stepped in to defend the film’s director, Tony Tost, and the hardworking production crew.