Good morning. Today, we've got the most popular Times stories of the year. We're also covering President Biden's regrets, a tsunami anniversary and Chrismukkah.
Looking back
This year had a lot of news. Not coincidently, it was also one in which people searched for relief from the news. They bought books, went on vacations and exercised. They read about tragic marriages. They speculated about the secrets of a royal family. The Times keeps track of what readers click on, which means editors can see what people find important — what they like, what they spend time with, what sparks their curiosity. Below are the most popular news stories this year, as determined by what drew the most readers. We also have a collection of our most popular feature stories and videos; a list of stories that readers spent the most time with; and the ones that readers shared the most with one another. The biggest storiesThese were the news articles that readers clicked the most. The presidential election
Times readers closely follow presidential elections, but this campaign had several moments that landed near the top of the list:
The UnitedHealthcare shooting Readers were particularly interested in reading about the suspect, Luigi Mangione, after the police caught him at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pa. The Baltimore bridge collapse Readers closely followed the search for six construction workers who were on the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore when a massive cargo ship crashed into it in March. The men were later found dead. A royal cancer diagnosis After disappearing from public life earlier this year, Catherine, the Princess of Wales, announced that she had cancer. (She underwent treatment and says she is now cancer-free.) A solar eclipse
Americans flocked to the so-called path of totality, shielded their eyes and gazed upward to witness an eclipse that traveled across the United States. (See the best photos from that day.) Conflict in the Middle East The war between Israel and Hamas remained intense all year. Readers were particularly interested in the news that Iran fired about 180 ballistic missiles at Israel, which raised the risk of a regional war, and in a video investigation of mass casualties that occurred as people crowded around aid trucks in Gaza. Storms
Tragedies
The biggest featuresThese were the most popular articles that were unrelated to the news.
The stories that hooked youThese were the stories that readers spent the most time with.
The stories you sharedThe Times allows subscribers to share 10 stories a month with nonsubscribers. These were the ones they shared most.
Politics
International
Other Big Stories
Opinions Only a small fraction of communities in the U.S. are tsunami ready. Don't wait for a warning to evacuate, Costas Synolakis writes. Trump recently threatened to lock up political foes. Judges need to stand up to him, Nancy Gertner and Joel Cohen write. Ends soon: Our best rate on unlimited access for Morning readers. Save now with our best offer on unlimited news and analysis as part of the complete Times experience: $1/week for your first year.
Christmas or Hanukkah: One family did both on the same day this year. They called it Chrismukkah. Retire? These seniors would rather jump out of a plane. Lives Lived: Richard Perry was a record producer and a reliable hitmaker who worked with Carly Simon, Barbra Streisand and the Pointer Sisters. He died at 82.
N.B.A.: Victor Wembanyama had 42 points, 18 rebounds, four assists and four blocks, but the Spurs still lost 117-114 to the Knicks. N.F.L.: The Chiefs, playing their third game in 11 days, clinched the No. 1 seed in the A.F.C. with a 29-10 win over the Steelers in Pittsburgh. See our updated playoff field projections.
To attract bigger audiences, video game companies like Sony and Microsoft have invested billions in realistic graphics. However, in recent years, these upgrades have had diminishing returns: As games look better, the improvements are getting harder to notice. Some in the industry, which has been hit with layoffs this year, are wondering whether this longtime marketing tool is instead becoming a financial liability. More on culture
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