Following and sharing today's interests.
I saw Carl Jenkinson and immediately opened a new tab. Then another. Then another. 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 One-cap former England and Arsenal star retires and confesses to 'suffering' behind the Read More ““Carl Jenkinson” is having a moment. Here’s mine”
I saw European River Drought Satellite Images trending and felt that little jolt of ‘what did I miss?’ I find myself wondering what people are hoping to confirm when they type it in. What I saw people linking to New satellite images show Europe’s disappearing rivers due to drought (Al Jazeera) Opinion | Europe’s Great Read More ““European River Drought Satellite Images” today: what people seem to be reacting to”
I wasn’t looking for a new obsession today, but Weather Sheffield volunteered. 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 Met Office forecasts first rain in Sheffield for weeks beginning with chance of showers this Read More ““Weather Sheffield” is trending – here’s the part that feels important”
A quiet morning, a loud trend: Joel Piroe. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to West Ham United pull out of the race for Troy Parrott and switch to Dutchman: deal is close (Goal.com) Agent of Dutch striker reveals: 'We have spoken with Ajax' (LiveScore) Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Joel Piroe””
I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but The Hundred Final got me anyway. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to The Hundred: Trent Rockets target two titles at Lord's on Sunday but SunRisers Leeds and Manchester Super Read More “One trend, one coffee: “The Hundred Final””
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Manav Suthar 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 Ball by Ball Commentary & Live Score – SL vs IND, 1st Test (Cricinfo) SL vs IND, 1st Test, India Read More ““Manav Suthar” in my feed: a few thoughts”
I keep a soft eye on trends, and Daycare jumped out immediately. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Minnesota man kills his wife and daughter at a daycare after killing another relative (AP News) Families speak out for first time after Hopkins daycare tragedy Read More ““Daycare” is trending – here’s the angle that stood out to me”
I opened my browser this morning expecting the usual mix of headlines and distractions – and then I saw Watford vs Southampton sitting there in the trending list. Trends compress time: yesterday’s unknown becomes today’s everywhere. What I saw people linking to Watford vs Southampton predictions, 11-2 Bet Builder tip, team news and odds (Racing Read More ““Watford vs Southampton” is having a moment. Here’s mine”
I came for the headlines and stayed for the curiosity: Jarrod Bowen. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to Jarrod Bowen exclusive: West Ham captain on his decision to remain with the Hammers after relegation from the Premier League Read More “A small personal take on “Jarrod Bowen””
You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Kevin Phillips. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. What I saw people linking to Dan Neil can be 'massive' player for Rangers, says ex-Premier League boss (Yahoo Sports UK) Phillips tips ex-Sunderland Read More “I tried to summarise “Kevin Phillips” without the noise”