Following and sharing today's interests.
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Ismaila Sarr. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Crystal Palace news: Problems pile up for Eagles with Sarr and Riad (BBC) Race against the clock: Al-Hilal compete with Galatasaray for Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Ismaila Sarr””
Some trends glide by. Big Brother 2026 basically waved at me until I paid attention. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Big Brother stars unrecognisable 20 years after finding love on show and tying the knot (Daily Star) Big Brother Read More ““Big Brother 2026” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Keven Schlotterbeck. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Schlotterbeck: “Ich habe mich selbst hinterfragt” (Kicker) Jetzt doch: Keven Schlotterbeck verlässt wohl den FC Augsburg (Augsburger Allgemeine) Blitzte Wolfsburg bei Read More “I clicked “Keven Schlotterbeck” and ended up thinking about the bigger picture”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Lake Ontario. 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 Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as feud with Canada escalates (CNN) Trump Read More ““Lake Ontario” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Garmin Fenix 9 got me anyway. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Major Garmin Launch Coming Tomorrow: Garmin Fenix 9 Expected (Forbes) Fenix 9: Garmin launches new, brighter Read More “So, “Garmin Fenix 9” is trending. Let’s talk about it”
Some trends glide by. Blake Lively basically waved at me until I paid attention. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Blake Lively Is 'Effortlessly Rude' and Acts Like Everyone Is 'Beneath Her,' Source Claims (Yahoo Lifestyle Canada) Blake Lively Read More ““Blake Lively” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Leonid Radvinsky jumped out immediately. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death (BBC) OnlyFans owner received $700mn in dividends before his death this year (Financial Times) OnlyFans owner Read More “Why “Leonid Radvinsky” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Tai Chi kept popping up – so here we are. 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 Largest review of its kind confirms benefits of tai Read More ““Tai Chi” in my feed: a few thoughts”
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Burglary like it was a riddle. 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 Man charged with manslaughter after suspected burglary death (BBC) Read More ““Burglary” today: what people seem to be reacting to”
Some trends glide by. Elijah Adebayo 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 Bristol City sign former Luton striker Elijah Adebayo (BBC) Adebayo signs for City (Bristol City FC) 'Can’t wait' – Read More ““Elijah Adebayo”: the story, the subtext, and my takeaway”