Following and sharing today's interests.
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Josh Abe had other plans. 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 Josh Abe: Liverpool tie down wonderkid, 15, after interest from rivals (The Times) England youth international Josh Read More “So, “Josh Abe” 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 Nick Pasqual sitting there in the trending list. Sometimes a trend is a breaking-news echo. Sometimes it’s pure vibe. What I saw people linking to 'How I Met Your Mother' Actor Who Stabbed Makeup Artist Ex Read More “I clicked “Nick Pasqual” and ended up thinking about the bigger picture”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Iplayer. 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 4 EastEnders spoilers for next week: Chelsea Read More “The internet is fixated on “Iplayer” – and I get why”
A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Falkland Estate Cattle Inspection Breach. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to 271 animals to be destroyed on Fife farm following failed cattle inspection (The Scottish Farmer) 271 animals to be Read More “What “Falkland Estate Cattle Inspection Breach” says about the mood today (at least to me)”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Newcastle Upon Tyne jumped out immediately. I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to Tyneside charity highlight 'lifelong' health benefits of breastfeeding and bust new baby myths (Chronicle Live) Newcastle nightclub forced to close Read More ““Newcastle Upon Tyne” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts”
I noticed Pedro Porro climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. 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 Tottenham reach decision on selling star man to Real Madrid after De Zerbi intervenes (Football365) Fabrizio Romano says Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Pedro Porro””
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Marta Kostyuk had other plans. 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 French Open quarter-finals: Kostyuk leads Svitolina in third set – listen & follow (BBC) 'Great Read More “A trend check: “Marta Kostyuk” and what it might mean”
I saw Somerset trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Somerset detectorist strikes gold with ‘spectacular’ Roman ring find (The Guardian) Roman ring dating back to AD 297 returning to South Somerset this month (The Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Somerset””
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Pak vs Aus. 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 Pakistan ease to victory in first ODI as Arafat Minhas puts Australia in a spin (The Guardian) Pakistan Read More “A trend check: “Pak vs Aus” and what it might mean”
Not everything trending earns a post, but Kenny Dalglish felt worth a pause. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Sir Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer (BBC) Football legend Kenny Dalglish reveals he has cancer (Sky News) Sir Kenny Dalglish: Read More ““Kenny Dalglish” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”