“Shaun Murphy”: the story, the subtext, and my takeaway

This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Shaun Murphy started showing up everywhere. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Watch: World Snooker Championship – Williams and Hawkins level; Murphy beats Xiao (BBC) 'What a mistake!' – Murphy draws gasps after foul not seen … Read more

I went looking up “Alexandra Eala” so you don’t have to

I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Alexandra Eala. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Alex Eala closing in on a big rankings breakthrough after Madrid Open win (Tennis365) WTA Madrid Best Bets Including Elise Mertens vs Alexandra Eala (Last Word On … Read more

“Nhs” is having a moment. Here’s mine

I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Nhs. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Welsh NHS miss waiting lists targets ahead of Senedd election (BBC) Latest NHS waiting times in Wales is bad news for Labour as … Read more