One trend, one coffee: “Luna Springs”

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

A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Norovirus”

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

A small personal take on “En-W vs Nz-W”

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

A trend check: “Nahid Rana” and what it might mean

I thought I’d skip posting today, but Nahid Rana had other plans. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to BAN vs PAK Cricket Scorecard, 1st Test at Dhaka, May 08 – 12, 2026 (ESPNcricinfo) Bangladesh Bangladesh BAN (ESPN) Rana stars as Bangladesh down … Read more

I couldn’t ignore “Eden Project” today – here’s why it grabbed me

I noticed Eden Project climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Eden Project: Cornwall’s Living Vision of Nature, Innovation and Hope (Fethiye Times) 'World-renowned' photo exhibition returns to city (BBC) World-famous photography exhibition returns to Eden Project … Read more

A trend check: “Jeļena Ostapenko” and what it might mean

Some trends glide by. Jeļena Ostapenko basically waved at me until I paid attention. If you squint, trending topics are basically a public pulse-check. What I saw people linking to Scene and heard in Rome: Ostapenko on revenge, Cirstea improving with age (WTA Tennis) Sports News, Transfers, Scores | Watch Live Sport (Sky Sports) Sorana … Read more