Author: Catcher

I keep a soft eye on trends, and Anojan Sivarasa Facebook Comment Case jumped out immediately. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for man over Facebook comment, Sri Lanka says (BBC) Demand an end to barbaric Read More ““Anojan Sivarasa Facebook Comment Case” is having a moment. Here’s mine”

I saw A381 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 Arrest after woman, 33, dies in three-car crash (BBC) Woman dies in A-road crash near Totnes Read More “What “A381” says about the mood today (at least to me)”

I saw Us Gas Exploration Greenland and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Greenland contradicts Trump’s claim that ‘massive’ oil and gas drilling is about to begin there (CNN) Trump announces that Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Us Gas Exploration Greenland””

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s John Healey Inheritance Tax Ai Proposal. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to Put tax on robots to save ‘missing generation’, John Healey told (The Times) Chancellor Read More “A small personal take on “John Healey Inheritance Tax Ai Proposal””

You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Moritz Bauer Returns to Football. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Celtic star completes return to football after three years without a Read More “What’s behind “Moritz Bauer Returns to Football” right now? A personal read”

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Leonardo Dicaprio. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to Geoff Ogunlesi: Bayo Ogunlesi son marry American jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer (BBC) Tobey Maguire has officiated at his ex-wife’s wedding. I don’t get it Read More “The internet is fixated on “Leonardo Dicaprio” – and I get why”

I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but New Dinosaur got me anyway. 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 Isle of Wight fossil identified as new dinosaur species (BBC) UK Read More “The “New Dinosaur” trend, in plain English (and a bit of opinion)”

I saw Fabio Wardley and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Fabio Wardley: I feel 'free, weightless' ahead of Daniel Dubois rematch (ESPN) Dubois vs Wardley 2: Date, ringwalk, UK time, undercard, weight, venue, records & Read More ““Fabio Wardley” in my feed: a few thoughts”

I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Man City Ffp Guilty Verdict was the centre of my screen. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Manchester City charges: Latest on sanctions hearing and appeal against guilty verdict (Sky Sports) Premier League Read More ““Man City Ffp Guilty Verdict” today: what people seem to be reacting to”

A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Crime. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Latin American organised crime ‘may operate in 16 European countries’ (The Guardian) Noem says cartels’ days of operating with impunity are ending (KOTA Territory News) Read More “A tiny vibe check on “Crime””