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I opened my browser this morning expecting the usual mix of headlines and distractions – and then I saw Martin Lewis Bafta Speech sitting there in the trending list. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine … Read more

I noticed Guido Fawkes climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Sir Keir Starmer makes Gordon Brown an envoy as he seeks reset after Labour election losses (BBC) Letters: Gordon Brown’s return to government … Read more

I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Coco Gauff volunteered. 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 WTA Rome Best Bets Including Coco Gauff vs Iva Jovic (Last Word On Sports) Licensable picture: Italian Open (Reuters … Read more

There are some days when a trend feels like background noise, and some days when it feels like it’s tapping you on the shoulder. Today, that shoulder-tap was King Speech. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to … Read more

I noticed Ryanair Greek Base Closure climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to RYANAIR CLOSES 3 AIRCRAFT THESSALONIKI BASE FOR WINTER ‘26 (Ryanair Corporate) Low-cost airline cancels multiple European flights (TheStreet) Greek airport operator … Read more

I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Andy Halliday. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Michael Stewart calls out 'wild' Celtic vs Rangers decision as 'terrible VAR' blasted (The Herald) Rangers given new Celtic 'offside' goal referee verdict as … Read more

I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Marc Leonard. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Hearts & Celtic in transfer tussle for Leonard – gossip (BBC) Former Cobblers boss interested in signing former Cobblers … Read more

I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Diageo like it was a riddle. 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 Diageo to invest €400m more in Kildare brewery (RTE.ie) Diageo opens … Read more

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Peaky Blinders. 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 Steven Knight Teases New ‘Peaky Blinders’ Series in Fresh Update (IMDb) New Peaky … Read more

I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly European Single Market 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 Starmer vows to prove doubters wrong as he seeks to avert leadership challenge – video (The Guardian) Starmer’s … Read more