Following and sharing today's interests.
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Almeria jumped out immediately. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Cristiano Ronaldo compra el 25% del Almería (Diario AS) El imperio de Cristiano Ronaldo crece: su jugada maestra tras los últimos Read More “So, “Almeria” is trending. Let’s talk about it”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Jersey jumped out immediately. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Jersey approves assisted dying law (BBC) Jersey approves bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults (The Guardian) Jersey becomes second part of British Isles Read More “I tried to summarise “Jersey” without the noise”
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Ian Huntley. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison assault (Sky News) Ian Huntley in critical condition after prison attack (The Telegraph) Ian Huntley attacked in prison and airlifted Read More “On “Ian Huntley”: the headline version and the human version”
I saw M&S and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to M&S store planned near M65 services in Lancashire (BBC) M&S lines up Colne foodhall (Place North West) Mega new M&S store Read More “I went looking up “M&S” so you don’t have to”
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Ind vs Zim got me anyway. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to India v Zimbabwe | Feel The Thrill | Match Preview | T20WC 2026 (ICC) India vs Zimbabwe LIVE Score, T20 World Cup Read More “A trend check: “Ind vs Zim” and what it might mean”
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Ocado Jobs was the centre of my screen. Trends are funny – they’re half news, half group chat energy. You can almost feel the collective ‘Wait, what?’ through the screen. What I saw people linking to Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive (BBC) Ocado to Read More “A trend check: “Ocado Jobs” and what it might mean”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Your Party. I try not to overthink trends, but I do like treating them as tiny snapshots of what we’re all paying attention to at the same time. What I saw people linking to Zero hour: Corbyn and Sultana duke it out in battle for Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Your Party””
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Alysa Liu Olympic Gold Medals. When something like this spikes, I always wonder what people are really searching for: clarity, gossip, context, or just the comfort of seeing that everyone else is curious too. What I saw people linking to Alysa Liu: American superstar wins Read More “I went looking up “Alysa Liu Olympic Gold Medals” so you don’t have to”
I saw St Davids Day trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to 10,000 free Cadw tickets up for grabs this St David’s Day (Nation.Cymru) The North Wales National Trust properties free to enter on St Read More ““St Davids Day” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Declan Rice Wife. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Piers Morgan blasts fan’s vile phone act (News.com.au) Bukayo Saka left shocked after hearing what Tottenham Read More “Why “Declan Rice Wife” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”