Following and sharing today's interests.
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Deividas Skebas. I try not to overthink trends, but I do like treating them as tiny snapshots of what we’re all paying attention to at the same time. What I saw people linking to Man jailed for murdering girl playing with Read More ““Deividas Skebas” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Tori Amos. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Tori Amos Introduces Her New Album With “Stronger Together” (Pitchfork) Tori Amos Teams Up with Her Daughter Tash for New Single 'Stronger Together' from Her Read More “Why “Tori Amos” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Alysa Liu Olympic Gold Medals. When something like this spikes, I always wonder what people are really searching for: clarity, gossip, context, or just the comfort of seeing that everyone else is curious too. What I saw people linking to Alysa Liu: American superstar wins Read More “I went looking up “Alysa Liu Olympic Gold Medals” so you don’t have to”
I saw St Davids Day trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to 10,000 free Cadw tickets up for grabs this St David’s Day (Nation.Cymru) The North Wales National Trust properties free to enter on St Read More ““St Davids Day” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Declan Rice Wife. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Piers Morgan blasts fan’s vile phone act (News.com.au) Bukayo Saka left shocked after hearing what Tottenham Read More “Why “Declan Rice Wife” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
Some trends glide by. Sl vs Nz basically waved at me until I paid attention. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Sri Lanka vs New Zealand LIVE Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Sri Lanka in must-win territory (ESPNcricinfo) Sri Lanka Read More ““Sl vs Nz” today: what people seem to be reacting to”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Russell Brand. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges (BBC) Russell Brand latest: Comedian pleads not guilty to new charges (Sky News) Russell Read More ““Russell Brand” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts”
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Jonte Richardson was the centre of my screen. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Labour MP Dawn Butler asks BBC for explanation over racial slur during Baftas broadcast (BBC) The dust has Read More “I clicked “Jonte Richardson” and ended up thinking about the bigger picture”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Flamingo Land. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Plans for Flamingo Land resort at Loch Lomond rejected (BBC) Scottish Government rejects Flamingo Land resort planned for banks of loch (TheNational.scot) Planning permission refused for Flamingo Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “Flamingo Land””
I saw Womb Transplant Baby Born trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to 'Miracle' baby born to first UK womb transplant from dead donor (BBC) First baby born in the UK after womb transplant from Read More “A small personal take on “Womb Transplant Baby Born””