These global stories were very, very, very popular in 2024 Our blog published hundreds of stories in 2024. These are the 11 that captured the most pageviews. If you look at the headlines, you’ll understand why. Read more on NPR

NPR wants to know: What is a key lesson you learned this year? The year is coming to a close, which can bring a lot of reflection. What went great and what might have gone sideways? Every year we learn lessons on what to improve, what are some of yours? Read more on NPR

Life Kit’s most-read stories of 2024: Sleep myths, tipping etiquette, home design tricks Comics, social etiquette and myth-busting stories ruled Life Kit in 2024. That includes guidance on what to do if a partner cheats — and how to tip at fast food joints. Read more on NPR

A 50 thousand year-old love story between humans and Neanderthals Tens of thousands of years ago, modern humans mated with Neanderthals. But exactly how and when that happened, and who those groups of humans were, was less known. New research adds some clues. Read more on NPR

ABC News’ $15M settlement with Trump. And, renewed hope for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire ABC News agreed to a $15M settlement in a defamation lawsuit with President-elect Donald Trump. Here’s a look at why. And, multiple factors have led to renewed hope for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Read more on NPR

The Biden overtime rule was struck down. Now, some workers are losing pay raises The overtime rule would have made more than 4 million workers newly eligible to earn overtime on Jan. 1. Then a federal judge in Texas said the Biden administration had gone too far. Read more on NPR

As a kid, I hated playing sports. As an adult, I fell in love with them Want to start a new fitness activity? These older athletes have ideas. Read more on NPR

A desert festival where robots are the headliner Scientists are using the Mojave Desert to test robots for the next space age. Read more on NPR

How are states spending their opioid settlement cash? Look yours up in this database From addiction treatment to toy robot ambulances, here’s how state and local governments used billions in opioid settlement funds in 2022 and 2023. Explore this database to find our how officials are using the payouts where you live. Read more on…

The federal EV tax credit has an uncertain fate. What car shoppers should know Currently, drivers can get a tax credit worth up to $7,500 for buying or leasing an EV. But the incoming administration promised to roll back those credits, which they consider wasteful spending. Read more on NPR