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.
'Bear' in California car attack was actually a person in disguise, insurance officials say
There is a rather unusual twist in the story of a bear that attacked vehicles in California. Authorities now say the 'bear' is actually something else.
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.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Video: Florida traffic camera captured tornado as Hurricane Milton impacts state
A live camera from the Florida Department of Transportation spotted a confirmed tornado on the ground Wednesday morning in South Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state.
Fans flocking to meet Moo Deng, the viral pigmy hippo
Moo Deng has gained instant fame as visitors are traveling from around the world to get a closer look at the beloved baby hippo.
Meet the 12-year-old infuencer who mixed it up with Mike Lindell and Charlie Kirk at the DNC
The trending videos on social media capture the 12-year-old getting into a spirited debate with the two men over election conspiracy theories and the Civil Rights Act.
Person accidentally texts police to 'smoke,' officer hilariously responds
In Gulfport, Mississippi, a humorous text exchange went viral after someone accidentally messaged a police officer about “smoking" instead of a friend.
Hurricane Beryl-themed cakes at H-E-B spark debate online
A Hurricane Beryl-themed cake has people debating if it is in poor taste.
Suspected arsonist torches himself while setting ex-girlfriend's property ablaze
In a fiery twist of karma, a suspected arsonist in Albuquerque accidentally set himself on fire while allegedly torching his ex-girlfriend's property.
Watch: Teenage gym employee uses MMA skills to take down suspected thief
A man lunged toward the teen who used his combat skills and brought him to the ground.
Congressman's son who made silly faces on C-SPAN: Dad's job is 'boring stuff'
Rep. John Rose’s son Guy was at it again when they spoke to ‘Fox and Friends’ about their video that’s gone viral. Check out Round Two of the 6-year-old’s TV antics.
Trader Joe's 'Coming Soon' banner has small town fooled in high school prank
Residents of a small Maryland town were briefly thrilled by the prospect of a new Trader Joe's, thanks to a convincing prank by local high schoolers.
Bear breaks into Southern California family's refrigerator, steals watermelon
"The bear plucked out of the refrigerator a third of a watermelon that was sliced and then proceeded to walk to our front yard to sit and eat it."
Florida puppy born with green fur: Meet 'Shamrock'
In Pensacola, Florida, a golden retriever puppy named "Shamrock" made headlines for being born with a green coat of fur.
‘Oatzempic’ diet: What to know about the TikTok trend using oats
The beverage, dubbed 'Oatzempic' on TikTok, is being praised as the latest weight loss hack by some social media users.
Watch: Oregon man narrowly escapes death after runaway saw blade misses him
An Oregon man narrowly avoided serious injury or worse when a saw blade detached from a nearby construction site and rolled toward him outside a convenience store in Eugene on March 28.
Home Depot to bring back 12-Foot Skelly, new spooky friends for Halloween
Home Depot is reviving the Halloween spirit more than six months early by announcing the return of the popular 12-foot skeleton decoration, known as Skelly, along with introducing new companions and friends for the upcoming season
Trader Joe’s mini tote bags reselling on eBay for hundreds of dollars
Move over, Stanley tumblers. Trader Joe’s mini tote bags are getting snapped up. One eBay user is reselling a set of the bags for nearly $1,000.
Watch: Michigan deputies perform ice rescue to save trapped ATV rider
One person is safe after falling through thin ice in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on Tuesday.