Following and sharing today's interests.
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Sge Small Modular Reactors Uk. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Billionaire to invest £35bn in small modular nuclear reactors roll out across UK (The Guardian) Polish energy Read More “Why “Sge Small Modular Reactors Uk” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)”
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but La Voix Eastenders Pride volunteered. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to La Voix improvised Queen Vic scenes in EastEnders (BBC) EastEnders reveals first look at iconic character in drag ahead of special Pride episode (Digital Read More “One trend, one coffee: “La Voix Eastenders Pride””
There are some days when a trend feels like background noise, and some days when it feels like it’s tapping you on the shoulder. Today, that shoulder-tap was Order of Play at Wimbledon Today. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Order of Play at Wimbledon Today””
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Arthur Fery like it was a riddle. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Watch Wimbledon: GB's Fery loses tight first set to Virtanen (BBC) Watch Wimbledon: GB's Fery faces Virtanen in second Read More “I went looking up “Arthur Fery” so you don’t have to”
This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Taylor Fritz started showing up everywhere. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to 'You can't walk out in an outfit and go out first round' (BBC) Shelton crashes out in five-set thriller as stylish Read More “I couldn’t ignore “Taylor Fritz” today – here’s why it grabbed me”
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but People Smuggler Bbc volunteered. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to People smuggler convicted in France found by BBC living in UK and seeking asylum (BBC) Convicted people smuggler reportedly living in UK should be deported, Read More ““People Smuggler Bbc” popped up – and I couldn’t not click”
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Dan Evans kept popping up – so here we are. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to Evans 'happy with decision' to retire after Wimbledon (BBC) Tim Henman confirms the reason Dan Evans was not Read More “I saw “Dan Evans” trending and did a double take”
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Pitbull Glasgow volunteered. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Pitbull Glasgow: Setlist, stage times, support act, weather and more for Mr Worldwide's Bellahouston Park gig (The Scotsman) Glasgow subway to run until 01:00 Read More “I couldn’t ignore “Pitbull Glasgow” today – here’s why it grabbed me”
I checked the trending list out of habit and got immediately snagged by Halifax. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Halifax to disappear from UK high street as Lloyds axes bank brand after 173 years (The Guardian) Halifax brand scrapped after 173 years as customers Read More ““Halifax” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Glentoran F.c. vs Kilmarnock. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to Glentoran (A) team news (Kilmarnock Football Club) Larmour says Kilmarnock test key to European preparations Read More “I keep seeing “Glentoran F.c. vs Kilmarnock” – so here’s a quick take”