“Music” today: what people seem to be reacting to

Not everything trending earns a post, but Music felt worth a pause. There’s a strange comfort in watching a shared curiosity ripple across the country. What I saw people linking to Rihanna working on new music, says A$AP Rocky (BBC) Rihanna’s ninth album has been teased yet again… but fans don’t believe it (The Independent) Read More ““Music” today: what people seem to be reacting to”

I couldn’t ignore “Raleigh” today – here’s why it grabbed me

This is one of those ‘I should probably understand this’ moments: Raleigh. When a phrase jumps like this, it’s usually because something happened – or someone said something – or both. What I saw people linking to Raleigh business owner inspired to offers safe space for teens (ABC11 News) Raleigh owner starts insolvency proceedings (BBC) Read More “I couldn’t ignore “Raleigh” today – here’s why it grabbed me”

My small attempt to make sense of “Homelessness”

I saw Homelessness 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 Demand for ALABARÉ services rises by 21% as homelessness pressures continue to grow (Cobseo – The Confederation of Service Charities) Read More “My small attempt to make sense of “Homelessness””

One trend, one coffee: “Archie Harris”

You know when a word keeps following you around online? Today that word was Archie Harris. It’s a reminder that the internet isn’t one conversation – it’s thousands happening at once. What I saw people linking to Archie Harris: Wigan Athletic sign Bournemouth defender (BBC) Academy graduate Harris ends decade at Cherries with permanent move Read More “One trend, one coffee: “Archie Harris””

“Glastonbury Festival” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts

I wasn’t trying to get pulled into the trending vortex, but Glastonbury Festival got me anyway. Sometimes you can feel a story crossing the invisible line from niche to mainstream. What I saw people linking to Glastonbury 2027 Potential Headliners Ranked: Who Could Lead Next Year’s Festival? (Billboard) Glastonbury 2027 Headliner Odds: Harry Styles Leads Read More ““Glastonbury Festival” is everywhere right now’ and I have thoughts”

Today’s little rabbit hole: “Uk Partial Solar Eclipse 2026”

The internet has chosen its topic of the day, and apparently it’s Uk Partial Solar Eclipse 2026. Sometimes the trend isn’t the story – the reaction is. What I saw people linking to Total solar eclipse: how to watch live from home (European Space Agency) A Meteor Shower, Eclipses, and More Are on the August Read More “Today’s little rabbit hole: “Uk Partial Solar Eclipse 2026””

I keep seeing “Brenda Fricker” – so here’s a quick take

Some trends glide by. Brenda Fricker basically waved at me until I paid attention. I can’t help noticing how different generations search for different reasons. What I saw people linking to Funeral of Irish actress Brenda Fricker taking place in Dublin (BBC) Funeral arrangements for Brenda Fricker announced (The Irish Times) Funeral of Brenda Fricker Read More “I keep seeing “Brenda Fricker” – so here’s a quick take”

“Arsenal Tickets” today: what people seem to be reacting to

A quiet morning, a loud trend: Arsenal Tickets. The search bar is where we go when we’re trying to catch up without asking anyone directly. What I saw people linking to Ticket Information: Sunderland v Arsenal (Arsenal.com) Disabled Supporters Information Sunderland (A) (Arsenal.com) Ticket details for our away fixture at Arsenal (Coventry City Football Club) Read More ““Arsenal Tickets” today: what people seem to be reacting to”

So, “Jude Bellingham Alton Towers” is trending. Let’s talk about it

A quick glance at what’s trending turned into a deep breath and a click on Jude Bellingham Alton Towers. It’s fascinating how quickly a topic can become common knowledge just by being searched enough. What I saw people linking to England star Jude Bellingham spotted at Alton Towers with girlfriend | ITV News (ITVX) WATCH Read More “So, “Jude Bellingham Alton Towers” is trending. Let’s talk about it”