Catcher I noticed Court climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Barrister in Palestine Action trial wins contempt challenge (BBC) Palestine Action barrister wins appeal against contempt of court charge over trial speech (The … Read more
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Sparks. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Indiana takes on Los Angeles following Mitchell's 30-point game (FOX Sports) Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever return to … Read more
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Iga Swiatek. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Sports News, Transfers, Scores | Watch Live Sport (Sky Sports) Rome Previews: Can Iga Swiatek find her … Read more
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Luna Springs. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Man arrested over music venue stabbings (BBC) Two stabbed at day rave at Birmingham's … Read more
Not everything trending earns a post, but Chinook Helicopter felt worth a pause. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to 'The night a Chinook landed in my back yard' (BBC) Police issue safety warning over stranded Chinook (The Hereford Times) … Read more
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Norovirus. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to France confines more than 1,700 people to cruise ship after suspected norovirus death (The Guardian) 1,700 confined to cruise ship … Read more
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Disney Plus like it was a riddle. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to The final part of MCU WandaVision trilogy officially sets Disney+ release date (Empire) Marvel Television’s … Read more
I thought I’d skip posting today, but En-W vs Nz-W had other plans. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to England vs New Zealand LIVE: Second women's ODI, Northampton – cricket score, radio & highlights (BBC) England Women beat New … Read more
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Landman. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to Does ‘Landman’ Return Tonight? ‘Landman’ Season 3 Filming Update (Decider) Landman Season 3 Release Date: Director Teases Sooner Return … Read more
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Starlight Express Tour kept popping up – so here we are. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. I tried to hold two ideas at once: the facts as reported, and the emotions people attach to them. … Read more