Following and sharing today's interests.
I noticed Base Jumping climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Extreme athlete known for performance with Madonna dies in Base jumping accident in Utah (The Guardian) Daredevil who performed at Super Read More “I tried to summarise “Base Jumping” without the noise”
The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Adrian Mannarino. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to ATP Queen’s Club Day 2 Predictions Including Jakub Mensik vs Adrian Mannarino (Last Word On Sports) Jakub Mensik on Grass: Read More “So, “Adrian Mannarino” is trending. Let’s talk about it”
I opened my browser this morning expecting the usual mix of headlines and distractions – and then I saw Tino Livramento sitting there in the trending list. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to England defender Tino Livramento could miss World Read More ““Tino Livramento”: the story, the subtext, and my takeaway”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Us Open felt worth a pause. At its best, a trend is a shortcut to context. At its worst, it’s a game of telephone. What I saw people linking to Why Shinnecock may not offer the US Open test it has in the past (BBC) Why is Shinnecock Read More “The “Us Open” trend, in plain English (and a bit of opinion)”
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Bungee Jump No Rope. I like to think of trends as a map of attention: messy, crowded, and occasionally revealing. What I saw people linking to Brazil woman dies after rope-jumping instructors fail to attach cord (BBC) Woman, 21, dies after Read More “A trend check: “Bungee Jump No Rope” and what it might mean”
I did the classic ‘quick scroll’ and somehow ended up staring at Perrie Edwards Wedding Dresses like it was a riddle. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Pop’s Perrie Edwards Wore 3 White Dresses To Marry Footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain In Portugal (British Read More “My quick notes on “Perrie Edwards Wedding Dresses” while it’s blowing up”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Sanchita Ugale. 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 Kumkum Bhagya Actor Sanchita Ugale, 22, Dies By Suicide Near Mumbai (NDTV) Sanchita Ugale death: AICWA urges Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “Sanchita Ugale””
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Palestine Action got me anyway. At its best, a trend is a shortcut to context. At its worst, it’s a game of telephone. What I saw people linking to Palestine Action ban is lawful, Court of Appeal rules (BBC) Ban on Palestine Action was Read More “I keep seeing “Palestine Action” – so here’s a quick take”
There’s always one trend that feels oddly personal – today it’s Ruben Amorim. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Ruben Amorim: Ex-Manchester United boss a leading contender for AC Milan job (BBC) Man Utd’s £16m bill for sacking Ruben Amorim to be Read More ““Ruben Amorim” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Lorraine Kelly. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Lorraine Kelly's daughter Rosie celebrates Scotland World Cup win on her Marbella hen-do (Daily Record) Fifa World Cup 2026: Can Germany & Netherlands join Scotland as Read More ““Lorraine Kelly” today: what people seem to be reacting to”