So, “Evika Silina” is trending. Let’s talk about it

This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Evika Silina started showing up everywhere. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to Latvian PM Evika Silina resigns over response to drone incursions (BBC) Latvia’s Prime Minister resigns over Ukraine Russia drone incidents (AOL.com) NATO fighter … Read more

“Jordan Stephens” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts

This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Jordan Stephens. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Staffordshire Women’s Aid win Gold at charity film awards (Stoke Nub News) Interview film featuring Jordan Stephens … Read more

A trend check: “Court” and what it might mean

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

So, “Sparks” is trending. Let’s talk about it

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

Why “Landman” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)

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

A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Iga Swiatek”

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