Destructive Venezuela earthquake grabs urgent global attention: A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck near Morón, Venezuela, causing major destruction and casualties.
Archived Pulse in United States
Country pulse digest
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Archived Pulse in United States
In the US, the top search trends highlight a powerful earthquake striking Venezuela with severe impact, major trades and milestones in sports including the FIFA World Cup and NBA, rising interest in gaming releases and pricing, plus political concerns surrounding TPS policies.
Active topics
24
Search volume
3.3M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports50% (12)
Entertainment21% (5)
World8% (2)
Politics8% (2)
Money8% (2)
Culture4% (1)
Why people are curious
People’s curiosity spans a range of intents: many are worrying about the impact of natural disasters like the Venezuelan earthquakes and political decisions affecting vulnerable groups, reflecting concern and a need for updates. Sports fans actively follow and watch matches and trades, driven by excitement and anticipation around World Cup and NBA developments. Entertainment seekers are interested in buying or watching new releases and updates, such as for GTA 6 and gaming studios. Others seek explanations for political events like Congressional actions involving former President Trump.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Major NBA trade reshapes teams: LaMelo Ball heads to Timberwolves: Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves with draft picks exchanged.
Thrilling Morocco vs Haiti World Cup game excites fans: Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in a high-scoring FIFA World Cup Group C match.
Mexico dominates group stage, eliminates Czechia in World Cup: Mexico beat Czech Republic 3-0 to win all group matches and advance in 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Historic World Cup milestone for South Africa after win over South Korea: South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after beating South Korea.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United States
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
SportsCooling
alyssa thomas
Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury was suspended following an incident where she hit Caitlin Clark in the throat during a WNBA game.
100K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 6 days ago
caitlin clarkmercurycaitlin clark injury
02
WorldCooling
venezuela earthquake
A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck near Morón, Venezuela, causing widespread destruction and a rising death toll.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
venezuelavenezuela earthquakesearthquake venezuela
03
SportsCooling
lamelo ball
The Charlotte Hornets traded LaMelo Ball and Josh Green to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Naz Reid and several draft picks, generating significant media attention.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
lamelo ball tradenaz reidjosh green
04
SportsCooling
morocco vs haiti
Morocco defeated Haiti 4-2 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup Group C match that attracted high viewership and excitement among fans.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
haiti vs morocco
05
SportsCooling
czech republic national football team vs mexico national football team standings
Mexico defeated Czechia with a 3-0 victory, winning all three group matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and eliminating Czechia from the tournament.
500K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
mexico world cupmexico vsczechia
06
SportsCooling
south africa vs south korea
South Africa made history by reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating South Korea in the 2026 FIFA World Cup group matches.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
south korea vs south africakorea vs south africa
07
EntertainmentCooling
gta 6 release date
Preorders for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) launched on PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with prices starting at $80, sparking strong interest and some fan frustration.
200K+ searches · 300% growthLast seen 6 days ago
gta6how much is gta 6ps5
08
SportsCooling
ecuador vs germany
The Ecuador vs Germany World Cup match has surged in popularity with live updates and expert predictions widely searched.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
germany vs ecuadorgermany ecuador
09
SportsCooling
terrion arnold
Terrion Arnold, a Detroit Lions player, has been arrested and faces serious charges including kidnapping and robbery, drawing major media attention.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
terrion arnold newsdetroit lions
10
SportsCooling
memo ochoa
Memo Ochoa, the Mexico national soccer team goalkeeper, is celebrated for his remarkable World Cup career, including playing in his sixth tournament.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
ochoa
11
SportsCooling
curaçao vs côte d'ivoire
Fans searched for information on how to watch and follow the live World Cup match between Curacao and Côte d'Ivoire, including live streaming details and betting odds.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
curacao vs ivory coastivory coast vs curacao
12
PoliticsCooling
trump administration tps cancellation
The US Supreme Court's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians has sparked concern over its impact on the Haitian community in Florida and beyond.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 6 days ago
haiti tps
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 6 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 100K+ recorded searches. People are searching to follow a developing event.
Last seen 6 days agoConfidence: high
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas suspended for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat - NBC News
Alyssa Thomas suspended 1 game shot to Caitlin Clark's throat - ESPN
Phoenix Mercury draw backlash over social media post after Caitlin Clark exits with injury - Washington Times
WNBA suspends Alyssa Thomas for hitting Caitlin Clark in the throat - CBS News
Phoenix Mercury Post Classless Tweet After Dirty Hit on Caitlin Clark - Yahoo Sports
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.