The week in trends — 2026-W29
The week's most prominent stories centered on losses in the entertainment industry, with coverage of the deaths of "Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill at 78 and Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker at 81.
The week's most prominent stories centered on losses in the entertainment industry, with coverage of the deaths of "Jurassic Park" star Sam Neill at 78 and Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker at 81. Sports trends were dominated by the 2026 World Cup, specifically the upcoming final between Argentina and Spain and the third-place play-off between England and France, as well as analysis of Thomas Tuchel's changes for England.
Other sports coverage included the Washington Capitals' 2026-27 regular-season schedule and a three-team trade sending Dort from the Thunder to the Hawks. Business and world news rounded out the week's trends.
Reports focused on a prediction that Apple may surpass Nvidia's $5 trillion market cap and SpaceX's announcement of the Starship Flight 13 launch date. Additionally, there was coverage of Ukraine's reforming defence minister being under fire.
The week's top trends
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Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ Star, Dies at 78
Entertainment · 40 sources · v138 -
Oscar-winning actress Brenda Fricker dies at 81
Entertainment · 29 sources · v44 -
World Cup 2026: Why you should still care about England v France third-place play-off
Sports · 26 sources · v82 -
The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
Sports · 20 sources · v55 -
Prediction: Apple Will Soon Surpass Nvidia's $5 Trillion Market Cap to Become the World's Most Valuable Company. The Reason Is Hiding in Plain Sight.
Business · 21 sources · v29 -
Washington Capitals release full 2026-27 regular-season schedule
Sports · 16 sources · v26 -
Thunder send Dort to Hawks in three-team trade, sources say
Sports · 13 sources · v31 -
Thomas Tuchel’s Changes Out of Fear Weren’t Nearly England’s Biggest World Cup Problem
Sports · 15 sources · v22 -
SpaceX reveals Starship Flight 13 launch date
Business · 23 sources · v46 -
Ukraine’s reforming defence minister is under fire
World · 20 sources · v49