Following and sharing today's interests.
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 brief, slightly biased explainer of “Norovirus””
Not everything trending earns a post, but Chinook Helicopter felt worth a pause. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to 'The night a Chinook landed in my back yard' (BBC) Police issue safety warning over stranded Chinook (The Hereford Times) Read More “I tried to summarise “Chinook Helicopter” without the noise”
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 “One trend, one coffee: “Luna Springs””
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Iga Swiatek. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Sports News, Transfers, Scores | Watch Live Sport (Sky Sports) Rome Previews: Can Iga Swiatek find her Read More “A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Iga Swiatek””
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Sony Handheld Console 2027. 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 Sony will release the home and portable PS6 in late 2027. (GameGPU) ANALYSIS: PS5 sales drift Read More “On “Sony Handheld Console 2027”: the headline version and the human version”
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 “A trend check: “Nahid Rana” and what it might mean”
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 “I couldn’t ignore “Eden Project” today – here’s why it grabbed me”
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 “A trend check: “Jeļena Ostapenko” and what it might mean”
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Jamie Vardy was the centre of my screen. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Non-league to top-flight rise 'a killer' on body and mind – Vardy (BBC) ‘If you asked me to Read More “I couldn’t ignore “Jamie Vardy” today – here’s why it grabbed me”
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Sergio Ramos volunteered. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Acuerdo entre Ramos y el Sevilla; faltan las garantías de pago (Diario AS) Acuerdo entre Sergio Ramos y los accionistas para la compra del Sevilla (MARCA) Perez Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “Sergio Ramos””