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Clockwise from upper left: elephants are clashing with villagers in Zambia; a Sudanese refugee in Chad; 15-year-old Paris Lekuuk of Kenya has decided to start his schooling and is in third grade; artifacts from an Afghan museum honoring those who died in attacks and conflict.

Global stories from 2024 that we loved ... but that you may have missed

These stories didn't get huge numbers of views, but readers who found them stayed with them for what qualifies as an eternity on the online clock. Here are our underappreciated favorites.

The skull of a fox goes beyond just protecting its sensory organs. It reduces impact forces.

How a fox skull shape conquers the snow

Research explains how foxes hunting mice can plunge down into the snow at high speeds without injuring their poor little snouts.

Scenes from some of the most popular TikToks from the Global South in 2024: a dancing teen from the Philippines; that adorable baby pygmy hippo in Thailand; Mr. Bean makes a guest appearance in a TikTok by Khaby Lame.

Top global TikToks in 2024: Mr. Bean disciple, lip-synch for their life, baby hippo!

Scenes from some of the most popular TikToks from the Global South in 2024: a dancing teen from the Philippines; an homage to Mr. Bean, that cute baby pygmy hippo.

This photograph shows a boat that arrived with 41 people on board, including two minors, on the Canary island of Tenerife in July 2023.

More than 10,000 migrants died in 2024 trying to reach Spain by sea, aid group says

The migration route that connects West African nations with the Spanish Canary Islands remains the deadliest in the world, according to a Spanish aid organization.

You can take the suspense: Get cozy with a new mystery or thriller

Here are 10 heart-pounding novels recommended by NPR staff and critics — perfect for winter reading by the fire.

Assemblyman Anthony Rendon of Lakewood, center, receives a standing ovation after his election as the next Assembly speaker Jan. 11, 2016.

How do we measure happiness?

A California lawmaker wants to legislate happiness. Meanwhile, the U.S. just dropped out of the top 20 happiest countries.

Congressional freshmen of the 119th Congress pose on the steps of the House of Representatives of the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Congressional lawmakers almost got a pay bump this year. Then it crashed and burned

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill haven't had a pay increase since 2009, representing a 31% decline in their salary when adjusted for inflation.

Niki Capaci (third from right) sits with her children in an old family photo. She died in May 2023 after three days in the custody of a New York jail.

A health care provider that faced dozens of prisoner lawsuits is filing for bankruptcy

Wellpath, a health care provider for hospitals, prisons and jails, has been dogged by wrongful death and medical negligence suits. What happens to those cases now that it has filed for bankruptcy?

The U.S. Capitol is seen on Dec. 21, in Washington, DC.

A wild year in politics, by the numbers

From the election results to the the charges against President-elect Donald Trump, here are the numbers that defined 2024 in politics.

Kim Hilton inside his new apartment at an assisted living facility in Columbia Falls, Mont. Hilton can't afford the unit on his own, but after a long search was able to get one of the limited slots in a Medicaid program that helps pay for assisted living.

For homeless seniors, finding stable housing takes a village — and a lot of luck

The number of unhoused seniors is expected to triple by 2030. As rents rise, it becomes tougher to find affordable housing that's accessible for those with medical conditions and disabilities.

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