Wikipedia's most-viewed articles in 2024
Politics dominated Wikipedia’s most-viewed articles this year, but here’s a look at what else people were interested in reading about in 2024.
Vigilante justice? Murder of United HealthCare CEO provokes split emotions
The high profile killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked discussions about health care policies, corporate practices and economic frustrations.
Indian-American family pressing charges after woman's racist tirade on LAX bus caught on camera
The woman in the video said she was provoked, and blamed her actions on a brain injury.
'Get agitated very easily': Woman caught on viral racist rant at LAX speaks out
"Most people know me as a very kind, calm person, but since the brain injury, I can get agitated very easily," the woman who did not want to be identified told FOX 11.
Woman's racist tirade against Indian American family at LAX caught on camera
An Indian American father says he and his family were the target of a racist tirade from a fellow United Airlines passenger when they landed at LAX - and it was all caught on camera.
United passenger stomps on seat during flight to LAX
A United passenger was arrested after he started stomping his seat during a flight heading to LAX.
Why are people 'holding space' for 'Defying Gravity’, and what does that even mean?
As if “Wicked” hasn’t already taken over the internet enough, a moment from one of the stars’ press interviews has turned into the latest meme. Here’s an explainer.
Miami-bound flight hits severe turbulence on way from Sweden to Florida
Passengers on a recent Scandinavian Airlines flight bound for Miami experienced a travel nightmare when their plane hit severe turbulence.
California teacher goes on viral rant over student wearing Trump hat
An Inland Empire teacher may face disciplinary action over his reaction to a student wearing a Trump hat the day after the election.
Mattel’s ‘Wicked’ dolls include wrong, adult website on packaging
The fine print on Mattel’s packaging for the new ‘Wicked’ dolls includes a website that requires people to be 18 years or older to enter.
Watch: Jason Kelce smashes Penn State heckler's phone for calling Travis Kelce a homophobic slur
Jason Kelce was involved in a heated altercation with a Penn State fan outside Beaver Stadium on Saturday that resulted in him being seen smashing the person’s phone.
Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York
Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.
'He's God's problem now,' son says in viral obituary for his father
“We have all done our best to enjoy/weather Robert's antics up to this point, but he is God's problem now," the comical obituary reads.
Bioluminescence returns to Southern California: Where to see it
The phenomenon associated with the red tide - or algae bloom - is filled with dinoflagellates, which then react when moved around by the water.
Watch: Paraglider spots dog on top of Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt
A paraglider recently captured a surprising sight at the Great Pyramid of Giza: a dog wandering around its summit.
Creepy, smiling people spotted at Dodgers-Mets NLCS Game 2
Fans watching Game 2 of the NLCS between the Dodgers and Mets at Dodger Stadium may have noticed two people behind home plate that seemed a little out of place.