Following and sharing today's interests.
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Deividas Skebas. 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 Man jailed for murdering girl playing with Read More ““Deividas Skebas” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Tori Amos. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Tori Amos Introduces Her New Album With “Stronger Together” (Pitchfork) Tori Amos Teams Up with Her Daughter Tash for New Single 'Stronger Together' from Her Read More “Why “Tori Amos” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
Some trends glide by. Sl vs Nz basically waved at me until I paid attention. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Sri Lanka vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka in must-win territory (ESPNcricinfo) Sri Lanka Read More ““Sl vs Nz” today: what people seem to be reacting to”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Russell Brand. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges (BBC) Russell Brand latest: Comedian pleads not guilty to new charges (Sky News) Russell Read More ““Russell Brand” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts”
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Jonte Richardson was the centre of my screen. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast (BBC) The dust has Read More “I clicked “Jonte Richardson” and ended up thinking about the bigger picture”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Flamingo Land. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Plans for Flamingo Land resort at Loch Lomond rejected (BBC) Scottish Government rejects Flamingo Land resort planned for banks of loch (TheNational.scot) Planning permission refused for Flamingo Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “Flamingo Land””
I saw Womb Transplant Baby Born trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to 'Miracle' baby born to first UK womb transplant from dead donor (BBC) First baby born in the UK after womb transplant from Read More “A small personal take on “Womb Transplant Baby Born””
I noticed Eng vs Pak climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to 'We'll give them a tough time' – England face another trial by spin (BBC) England v Pakistan: T20 Cricket World Read More “I couldn’t ignore “Eng vs Pak” today – here’s why it grabbed me”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on M25 Traffic. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to M25 blocked in both directions after lorry had 'blow out' and went down embankment (Braintree & Read More ““M25 Traffic” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Amd Stock was the centre of my screen. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Meta agrees multibillion-dollar chip deal with AMD (Financial Times) Meta and AMD set huge AI chips pact (Axios) Read More ““Amd Stock” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”