So, “Sparks” is trending. Let’s talk about it

You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Sparks. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Indiana takes on Los Angeles following Mitchell's 30-point game (FOX Sports) Caitlin Clark and Indiana Fever return to … Read more

A trend check: “Court” and what it might mean

I noticed Court climbing the list and decided to follow the trail. I often start with the basics: what happened, who noticed, and why it spread. What I saw people linking to Barrister in Palestine Action trial wins contempt challenge (BBC) Palestine Action barrister wins appeal against contempt of court charge over trial speech (The … Read more

Why “Landman” is on everyone’s mind (at least today)

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Landman. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to Does ‘Landman’ Return Tonight? ‘Landman’ Season 3 Filming Update (Decider) Landman Season 3 Release Date: Director Teases Sooner Return … Read more

A small personal take on “En-W vs Nz-W”

I thought I’d skip posting today, but En-W vs Nz-W had other plans. The interesting part is the mix: curiosity, concern, entertainment, and the need to know ‘right now’. What I saw people linking to England vs New Zealand LIVE: Second women's ODI, Northampton – cricket score, radio & highlights (BBC) England Women beat New … Read more

A brief, slightly biased explainer of “Norovirus”

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