Following and sharing today's interests.
Some trends glide by. Zim vs Wi basically waved at me until I paid attention. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to High stakes for a rare West Indies-Zimbabwe clash (ESPNcricinfo) Zimbabwe v West Indies | Feel The Thrill | Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “Zim vs Wi””
Not everything trending earns a post, but Martin Lewis felt worth a pause. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Martin Lewis ambushes Badenoch on Good Morning Britain over student loans plan (The Guardian) Martin Lewis gatecrashes Badenoch interview on student loans system ‘nightmare’ (The Independent) Read More ““Martin Lewis” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Ruth Langsford started showing up everywhere. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Ruth Langsford: 'I've found peace after my split from Eammon!' (ITVX) Coming this weekend (Mail+ Editions) ‘I was crying Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “Ruth Langsford””
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Jesse Tyler Ferguson 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 Further casting for Jesus Christ Superstar at The London Palladium revealed (WhatsOnStage) Boy George | Jesus Christ Superstar | London Read More ““Jesse Tyler Ferguson” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Supreme. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to UK set to be among worst hit by Trump's 15% global tariff (BBC) US to stop collecting Trump tariffs ruled illegal by supreme Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Supreme””
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Princess Andre. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Katie Price made marriage legal just FIVE days ago in 2nd ceremony despite pals' warning – as real certificate revealed (The Sun) Katie Price marries Lee Read More “Why “Princess Andre” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Kara Braxton. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Kara Braxton, 2-time WNBA champion with Detroit Shock, dies at 43 (ESPN) WNBA announces death of two-time champion and 10-year veteran in tragic news (The Mirror Read More “On “Kara Braxton”: the headline version and the human version”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Sidney Crosby jumped out immediately. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to 2026 Olympic Games: Sidney Crosby will not play in men's gold-medal game against the U.S. (CBC) Crosby practices with Team Canada, could Read More ““Sidney Crosby” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”
This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Sunderland vs Fulham started showing up everywhere. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Sunderland vs Fulham LIVE! Premier League score, match updates, team news, stream and highlights (Sky Sports) Sunderland vs Fulham predictions, Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Sunderland vs Fulham””
I saw Ice Hockey Final trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Canada and USA to meet in charged Olympic finale (BBC) Winter Olympics men’s ice hockey final: Canada v Read More ““Ice Hockey Final” is having a moment. Here’s mine”