Lindsey Graham's sudden death and succession concerns: Senator Lindsey Graham's sudden death from an aortic dissection has sparked public interest in the medical cause and Senate succession.
Archived Pulse in Canada
Country pulse digest
Monday, July 13, 2026
Archived Pulse in Canada
Recent trending topics in Canada highlight a mix of concern, achievement, and curiosity across politics, sports, technology, and entertainment. Lindsey Graham's unexpected death and health worries about Mitch McConnell have raised political anxiety.
Active topics
24
Search volume
442K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports38% (9)
World13% (3)
Politics13% (3)
Entertainment13% (3)
Technology8% (2)
Culture8% (2)
Money4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Why people are curious
The public's curiosity is driven by needs to explain sudden and impactful political events, such as Lindsey Graham's death and Mitch McConnell's health concerns, which affect governance stability. Sports fans are actively following ongoing competitions and athlete conditions, reflecting their engagement with favorite teams and events. Technological curiosity focuses on understanding emerging innovations and investment trends, particularly relating to SpaceX and novel concepts like space mirrors. Economic and trade-related searches about Toyota and tariffs reveal interest in the implications of global commerce policies.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Sinner beats Zverev to defend Wimbledon title: Jannik Sinner successfully defended his Wimbledon title by defeating Alexander Zverev in the 2026 men's singles final.
McGregor suffers early injury loss at UFC 329: Conor McGregor's UFC return ended early due to a knee injury leading to a loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Interest in SpaceX's latest technological and financial news: SpaceX developments and investment news have prompted surging searches to understand recent company progress.
Public worries over Mitch McConnell's health condition: Significant concern surrounds Senator Mitch McConnell's health after hospitalizations and unclear status.
Fans follow Tkachuk's remarks about Bobrovsky: Matthew Tkachuk's comments about Sergei Bobrovsky have attracted fan attention and discussion in the NHL.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Canada
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
WorldCooling
iran attacks israel
Renewed military strikes between the US and Iran have sparked intense global attention amid escalating tensions in the region.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
iran wariranian war
02
PoliticsCooling
lindsey graham
Senator Lindsey Graham has died following a sudden illness attributed to an aortic dissection, prompting public interest in the cause and succession process.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
lindsey graham cause of deathlindsay graham
03
SportsCooling
sinner vs zverev
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to defend his Wimbledon title in a prominently discussed 2026 men's singles final.
50K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 2 days ago
jannik sinnerwimbledon 2026sinner
04
SportsCooling
conor mcgregor combat
Conor McGregor's return to UFC ended abruptly due to an early knee injury resulting in a loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329.
50K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 2 days ago
ufc 329 resultsholloway vs mcgregor
05
TechnologyCooling
spacex
People are seeking explanations about SpaceX's recent developments and investment news amid a surge in interest.
20K+ searches · 800% growthLast seen 2 days ago
06
PoliticsCooling
mitch mcconnell health
There is considerable concern about Senator Mitch McConnell's health due to recent hospitalizations and lack of clear information.
20K+ searches · 400% growthLast seen 2 days ago
is mitch mcconnell still alivemitch mcconnell
07
SportsCooling
matthew tkachuk comments sergei bobrovsky
Fans are actively following comments made by Matthew Tkachuk about Sergei Bobrovsky amid rising interest.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
08
SportsCooling
bison
A Yellowstone visitor was seriously injured after being launched 8 feet into the air by a bison, gaining significant public attention.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
yellowstone national park
09
MoneyCooling
toyota mexico production shift
Automakers remain hesitant to relocate production to the U.S. despite tariffs, with Toyota partially shifting Mexican production to Texas amid trade pressures.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
tariff
10
SportsCooling
sophie cunningham
Sophie Cunningham has gained attention for her roles in sports and a new Adidas personal edition shoe release, sparking media interest.
10K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 2 days ago
11
SportsCooling
england vs argentina
People are searching about the England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup semifinal, including live watch options and historical context.
10K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 2 days ago
argentina national football teamfalklands war
12
SportsCooling
tiger-cats vs roughriders
The Tiger-Cats vs Roughriders CFL game has drawn strong interest, with fans seeking live coverage and live-streaming information for the Week 6 matchup.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 2 days ago
roughriders
World / Following | 2 days ago
iran attacks israel
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 2 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 5K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 2 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies - Al Jazeera
Live updates: Trump orders new round of strikes to "hold Iranian forces accountable," CENTCOM says as two sides exchange…
Iran war updates: More explosions as US says launching new strikes - Al Jazeera
Iran-US war latest: Trump launches more strikes on Iran as Hegseth vows ‘now they pay’ - The Independent
Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military, civilian targets - Al Jazeera
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.