Following and sharing today's interests.
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Novo Nordisk. At its best, a trend is a shortcut to context. At its worst, it’s a game of telephone. What I saw people linking to Novo Nordisk shares drop after poor trial results for new obesity drug (Financial Times) Novo Read More ““Novo Nordisk” in my feed: a few thoughts”
I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Maxi Shield. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Vale Maxi Shield: LGBTQ+ Community Mourns Passing of Drag Icon (Star Observer) Drag Race star dies aged 51 just five months Read More “What’s behind “Maxi Shield” right now? A personal read”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Kara Braxton. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Kara Braxton, 2-time WNBA champion with Detroit Shock, dies at 43 (ESPN) WNBA announces death of two-time champion and 10-year veteran in tragic news (The Mirror Read More “On “Kara Braxton”: the headline version and the human version”
I saw Crystal Palace vs Wolves and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. Part of me loves the speed of it – a million people asking the same question within the same hour. What I saw people linking to Live Commentary – C Palace vs Wolves | 22.02.2026 (Sky Sports) Gallery | Read More “I couldn’t ignore “Crystal Palace vs Wolves” today – here’s why it grabbed me”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Sidney Crosby jumped out immediately. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to 2026 Olympic Games: Sidney Crosby will not play in men's gold-medal game against the U.S. (CBC) Crosby practices with Team Canada, could Read More ““Sidney Crosby” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”
This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Sunderland vs Fulham started showing up everywhere. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Sunderland vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League score, match updates, team news, stream and highlights (Sky Sports) Sunderland vs Fulham predictions, Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Sunderland vs Fulham””
I saw Ice Hockey Final trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Canada and USA to meet in charged Olympic finale (BBC) Winter Olympics men’s ice hockey final: Canada v Read More ““Ice Hockey Final” is having a moment. Here’s mine”
Some trends glide by. Kalvin Phillips basically waved at me until I paid attention. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Kalvin Phillips exclusive interview: Sheffield United midfielder discusses his surprise Deadline Day loan move from Man City (Sky Sports) Read More “My quick notes on “Kalvin Phillips” while it’s blowing up”
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Getafe vs Sevilla. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to Preview: Getafe vs Sevilla – prediction, team news, lineups (Sports Mole) Soccer predictions & picks: Analyzing data to beat the odds Read More “I couldn’t ignore “Getafe vs Sevilla” today – here’s why it grabbed me”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Gavin Newsom. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Is this Gavin Newsom’s moment? Even critics admit he has the star power (The Times) Karl Rove reveals Gavin Newsom’s weakness as talk of Read More “I tried to summarise “Gavin Newsom” without the noise”