Following and sharing today's interests.
I opened my browser this morning expecting the usual mix of headlines and distractions – and then I saw Alfie Gilchrist sitting there in the trending list. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Orient sign West Brom defender Gilchrist on loan Read More “A tiny vibe check on “Alfie Gilchrist””
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Atef Najib got me anyway. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to Bachar Al-Assad condamné, en son absence, à la peine de mort en Syrie pour « crimes de Read More “The internet is fixated on “Atef Najib” – and I get why”
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Atef Najib got me anyway. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to Bachar Al-Assad condamné, en son absence, à la peine de mort en Syrie pour « crimes de Read More “The internet is fixated on “Atef Najib” – and I get why”
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly St Neots Fire was the centre of my screen. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to 'Close windows and doors' advice issued as St Neots Industrial Estate fire rages (The Hunts Post) Read More ““St Neots Fire” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly St Neots Fire was the centre of my screen. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to 'Close windows and doors' advice issued as St Neots Industrial Estate fire rages (The Hunts Post) Read More ““St Neots Fire” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”
I saw Donald Trump Turkey trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian threat (The Washington Post) Trump hid in Read More “A small personal take on “Donald Trump Turkey””
I saw Donald Trump Turkey trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Contradicting public statements, Trump took secret flight from Turkey amid Iranian threat (The Washington Post) Trump hid in Read More “A small personal take on “Donald Trump Turkey””
I saw Robbie Ure and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Robbie Ure: Sevilla sign Scottish striker for initial £5.5m fee (BBC) Scottish striker seals mega La Liga transfer as Rangers, Read More “A trend check: “Robbie Ure” and what it might mean”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Audrey Werro. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Hodgkinson’s 800m showdown headlines mouthwatering European Championships (The Guardian) Medals, not records, the focus for Werro in Birmingham 2026 (European Athletics) Read More “What’s behind “Audrey Werro” right now? A personal read”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Audrey Werro. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Hodgkinson’s 800m showdown headlines mouthwatering European Championships (The Guardian) Medals, not records, the focus for Werro in Birmingham 2026 (European Athletics) Read More “What’s behind “Audrey Werro” right now? A personal read”