This wasn’t on my radar at all – until Ridley Scott started showing up everywhere. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Liam Neeson & Ridley Scott's Panned Historical Action Epic Slashes Onto Streaming (MovieWeb) Ridley Scott's All-Star Sci-Fi Thriller Remains the Best of the Genre … Read more
I opened my browser this morning expecting the usual mix of headlines and distractions – and then I saw Portugal Airport Strike Cancellations 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 Portugal general strike over labour reform halts trains, flights, … Read more
Not everything trending earns a post, but Aus vs Pak felt worth a pause. I always ask myself whether this is about facts, feelings, or a mix of both. I keep asking myself: if I hadn’t seen it trending, would I even know this was happening? If you want to peek at the trend card … Read more
Not everything trending earns a post, but Ethan Ampadu 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 Ethan Ampadu signs new long-term contract (Leeds United) “We want to keep building” Watch Ethan's exclusive interview after new contract (Leeds … Read more
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Tommy Fleetwood 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 Tommy Fleetwood betting profile: The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday (PGA Tour) Tommy Fleetwood Looking for Better Iron … Read more
Not everything trending earns a post, but Fergus Slattery felt worth a pause. A spike like this usually means people are comparing notes in real time. What I saw people linking to Former Ireland rugby captain Fergus Slattery dies aged 77 (RTE.ie) Tributes pour in for Irish legend Fergus Slattery, who 'represented rugby at its … Read more
I clicked one thing, then another, and suddenly Elon Musk was the centre of my screen. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to Starmer accuses Musk of trying to whip up division over Henry Nowak murder (BBC) Starmer accuses Musk of … Read more
Not everything trending earns a post, but Jason Ayto felt worth a pause. 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 Brighton sporting director Jason Ayto leaves club after nine months – The Athletic (The New York … Read more
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
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