Wikipedia:Top 25 Report/October 19 to 25, 2025: Difference between revisions

Rank Article Class Views Image Notes/about 1 Ed Gein 2,605,127 2 Daniel Naroditsky 1,286,094 Naroditsky was an American chess grandmaster who attained the title at the age of 17, and is a specialist in fast chess. He also posted educational chess content on his YouTube channel, was a popular chess streamer on Twitch, and has authored two books. For more than a year, Naroditsky was one of several players accused by former world champion Vladimir Kramnik of cheating in online chess, without substantial evidence, a claim that Naroditsky rejected. Naroditsky was found dead in his home on October 19, with police not suspecting foul play. In the aftermath, the International Chess Federation announced it will investigate Kramnik’s campaign. 3 ChatGPT 1,134,634 4 Diwali 1,079,454 Celebrations for the Hindu festival of lights took place this year from October 18 to 22. 5 6-7 (meme) 1,059,763 This is the fifth week that this page has made the report. One can only guess that many people are still trying to figure out its meaning. 6 Deaths in 2025 1,044,156 7 Killing of Ajike Owens 977,683 In June 2023 in Ocala, Florida, Owens was shot and killed by her neighbor, Susan Lorincz, while attempting to talk to Lorincz on her front porch. There had been ongoing racial disputes between the respective ladies’ children and, at times, themselves. Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter by firearm (according to authorities, Florida’s stand-your-ground law did not apply here) and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. The case was made into a documentary (#12), now playing on Netflix. 8 Kantara: Chapter 1 936,472 9 Virginia Giuffre 879,206 Nobody’s Girl, the memoir of this American and Australian advocate of sexual trafficking survivors, who died by suicide in April this year, was published on October 21. In the book, Giuffre described the abuse at the hand of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, and also alleged sexual encounters with men including Prince Andrew and a “well-known prime minister”. Days before the publication of the book, Prince Andrew announced he will no longer use his titles and honors, with the exception of “prince”; the Metropolitan Police also announced an investigation into claims the prince had instructed one of his taxpayer-funded bodyguards to investigate Giuffre and find compromising material. 10 Sam Rivers (bassist) 785,587 After meeting Fred Durst in Jacksonville, this musician helped form Limp Bizkit, to which he brought his drummer friend John Otto – both were eclipsed by the ever-controversial Durst and peculiar guitarist Wes Borland, but were considered a serviceable rhythm section even if the band’s music was derided. Already having a history of alcoholism that led to a liver transplant, Rivers died at 48 of a cardiac arrest. 11 Thamma 781,339 The fifth installment in the MHCU was released theatrically on October 21. The film follows Ayushmann Khurrana as a journalist who is saved from a bear attack by a mysterious woman, only to become involved with an ancient race of vampires. Yes, it’s a romantic comedy. 12 The Perfect Neighbor 738,494 The documentary of #7 is now streaming on Netflix after a limited theatrical run. It relies mainly on actual police bodycam footage and revisits Florida‘s stand-your-ground law. 13 2025 Louvre robbery 702,218 A group of thieves dressed as construction workers parked a construction lift in front of the Louvre, and once inside the Galerie d’Apollon used a disc cutter to cut through a glass window that gave access to the French Crown Jewels, running away afterwards with 8 pieces valued at €88 million. Along with shock at how easily it was to steal from the most visited museum in the world, jokes emerged that the cast of the Ocean’s or Now You See Me film series were involved. 14 Dude (2025 film) 699,007 15 East Wing 671,962 During the monologue that got him suspended, Jimmy Kimmel joked that Trump speaking a lot about the planned White House State Ballroom after Charlie Kirk died meant “He’s at the fourth stage of grief: construction.” Even if Trump said that the already existing White House wouldn’t be touched, the entire East Wing started being demolished this week, leading to much criticism and questioning, specially as it went through without review by the National Capital Planning Commission, which oversees federal construction. 16 Shohei Ohtani 647,177 He should be higher on the list (maybe next week?), because the National League Championship MVP helped his Los Angeles Dodgers reach the World Series (he’s even on the cover of the program). The defending champion Dodgers currently lead the best-of-seven game series, 2–1. 17 Zohran Mamdani 604,353 The Democratic Party nominee for the 2025 New York City mayoral election took part in the final televised debate alongside the Republican Party nominee Curtis Sliwa (#25) and former Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent after being upset by Mamdani in the Democratic Party primary. The three men each outlined their strategy with dealing with crime, public transportation, the economy, the housing shortage, education, ICE, and Donald Trump. The three men also spent a good amount of the debate attacking each other, with Sliwa and Cuomo both arguing the 34-year-old Mamdani lacks qualifications and experience. At one point, Mamdani revealed that one of the women who accused Cuomo of sexual harassment is in the audience, drawing gasps. Polls ahead of the November 4 election date show a comfortable lead for Mamdani. 18 Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat 581,635 19 John Wayne Gacy 564,238 Another serial killer on streaming, this time the “Killer Clown” who murdered dozens of young men and boys in 1970s Illinois and is the subject of Peacock show Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy, where he’s played by Michael Chernus. 20 Asrani 562,145 21 George Springer 532,333 Not too far behind #16, this Toronto Blue Jay hit the game-clinching home run to secure his team’s taking the American League Championship and advancement to the World Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers. He previously played for the Houston Astros (pictured), who beat the Dodgers in 2017. 22 Sanae Takaichi 523,984 On October 21, this Yamatokōriyama native became the first woman to appointed as prime minister of Japan. She had been a member of the House of Representatives since 1993. 23 Monster: The Ed Gein Story 509,532 24 Doug Martin (running back) 502,865 This Boise State Broncos standout had a successful NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (pictured) and a short stint with the Oakland Raiders. In October 2025, Martin suffered “mental health challenges”, according to his family, and illegally entered his neighbor’s home in a disoriented state on October 18. Police arrived to detain him, and he became unresponsive after a struggle. He later died in an Oakland, California hospital. 25 Curtis Sliwa 496,803 The Republican Party nominee for the 2025 New York City mayoral election is polling at third place, behind #17 and the independent candidate Andrew Cuomo. Sliwa has rejected calls for him to drop out of the race to give Cuomo a better chance against Mamdani, including from Cuomo himself, Donald Trump, and billionaires who Sliwa said had offered to pay him to drop out.