This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Iceland. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Iceland to hold referendum on EU accession talks in next few months, PM says – as it happened (The Guardian) Iceland looks to … Read more
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Topps volunteered. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Join us at Topps Arsenal Team Set Launch Event! | Membership Rewards | News (Arsenal.com) Attend the Topps Arsenal Team Set Launch for Exclusive Membership … Read more
Not everything trending earns a post, but Eng vs Nz felt worth a pause. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to T20 World Cup: Moeen Ali welcomes possible Rehan Ahmed inclusion vs New Zealand as England see Jofra Archer improvement (Sky … Read more
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Ethel Kennedy got me anyway. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to ‘Love Story’: Everything You Need to Know About the Kennedy Compound in Hyannis Port (Vogue) ‘Love Story’: How horror legend Jessica Harper made … Read more
I wasn’t planning to write about what’s trending today, but Claude kept popping up – so here we are. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Anthropic rejects latest Pentagon offer: ‘We cannot in good conscience accede to their request’ (CNN) Anthropic refuses to bend to … Read more
I saw New Zealand National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. 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 T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka out after collapsing … Read more
This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Ian Huntley. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Soham murderer Ian Huntley seriously injured in prison assault (Sky News) Ian Huntley in critical condition after prison attack (The Telegraph) Ian Huntley attacked in prison and airlifted … Read more
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Jersey jumped out immediately. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Jersey approves assisted dying law (BBC) Jersey approves bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults (The Guardian) Jersey becomes second part of British Isles … Read more
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Almeria jumped out immediately. I’m always wary of hot takes, but I do enjoy the first draft of public opinion. What I saw people linking to Cristiano Ronaldo compra el 25% del Almería (Diario AS) El imperio de Cristiano Ronaldo crece: su jugada maestra tras los últimos … Read more
I thought I’d skip posting today, but Pga Tour had other plans. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Wave of WDs from Cognizant Classic hints at PGA Tour’s potential future (GOLF.com) Expert Picks: Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches (PGA Tour) … Read more