Bonnie Tyler's Passing Spurs Nostalgia and Tribute Searches: The death of iconic singer Bonnie Tyler at 75 spiked interest in her music and legacy, particularly her hit 'Total Eclipse of the Heart'.
Regional Pulse in United States
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Regional Pulse in United States
U.S. internet searches reveal a mix of nostalgia for late singer Bonnie Tyler, active following of major sports events including WNBA and tennis, and curiosity about celebrity health and political developments. Entertainment buzz centers on Emmy nominations and upcoming films.
Active topics
24
Search volume
800K
Leading topic
Entertainment
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Entertainment33% (8)
Sports29% (7)
Politics13% (3)
Health8% (2)
Culture4% (1)
Life4% (1)
Money4% (1)
World4% (1)
Why people are curious
People’s curiosity this week largely reflects a desire to remember and honor significant figures whose recent deaths or retirements evoke nostalgia, such as Bonnie Tyler and Justin Verlander. Sports fans are actively following live events and player developments to stay up to date with competitions like the WNBA, Wimbledon, and UFC. Entertainment viewers seek new content updates, exploring award nominations and trailers for anticipated films, while grappling with delays in favorite shows.
What to know now
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United States
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
CultureSurging
bonnie tyler
Bonnie Tyler, iconic singer known for 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has passed away at age 75, leading to a surge in searches about her life and music.
200K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 900%
total eclipse of the heartbonnie tyler songs
02
SportsEmerging
fever vs sparks
The recent WNBA game where the LA Sparks defeated the Indiana Fever by a wide margin has drawn heightened fan attention and search interest.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 1 places
fever gamewnba indiana feverfever score
03
SportsSurging
justin verlander
Justin Verlander announced his retirement after the 2026 season, prompting many to revisit his career and personal life.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 400%
kate uptonjustin verlander wife
04
HealthEmerging
katie couric amnesia
People are searching to understand Katie Couric's temporary memory loss diagnosis known as transient global amnesia.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
katie couric transient global amnesia
05
SportsNew
coco gauff
Searches focus on the Wimbledon 2026 women's semifinal match between Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
karolína muchovámuchovakarolina muchova
06
EntertainmentNew
the pitt
There is interest in the 2026 Emmy nominations led by shows like The Pitt, Hacks, Widow's Bay, and Pluribus.
50K+ searches · 100% growthFirst recent appearance
hackswidows baypluribus
07
EntertainmentEmerging
high potential
Fans of the TV show 'High Potential' are eagerly awaiting updates amid news about season 3 delays and unexpected returns.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
08
SportsEmerging
maduka okoye
Cardi B is linked romantically to Nigerian soccer star Maduka Okoye, sparking widespread dating rumors and public interest.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthHolding steady
maduka okoye wife
09
PoliticsSurging
trump air force one
There is public interest in President Trump's use of an old Air Force One jet and related security and political developments.
20K+ searches · 900% growthRank improved 2 places
boeing 747-8 air force onenew york times
10
PoliticsNew
birthright citizenship supreme court
Donald Trump plans to ask the Supreme Court to rehear a case about birthright citizenship, though experts consider it unlikely to succeed.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
birthright citizenship in the united states
11
HealthSurging
cyclospora parasite outbreak
A multi-state outbreak of cyclospora parasite is causing stomach illness, prompting health officials and lawmakers to respond and investigate related health concerns.
20K+ searches · 500% growthRank improved 4 places
robert f. kennedy jr.stomach bug going around
12
EntertainmentSurging
storage wars
The death of Darrell Sheets, star of 'Storage Wars', has drawn attention following revelations about his suicide note mentioning cyberbullying.
20K+ searches · 700% growthRank improved 1 places
darrell sheets
Why it matters
SurgingSearch attention is rising quickly across recent snapshots, backed by 20K+ recent searches and 500% growth. People are searching to understand a possible risk or disruption.
Rank improved 4 places
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Lawmakers tell HHS to crack down on discrimination in medically-assisted suicide - The Hill
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC - CBS News
What is cyclosporiasis? Dozens of cases of stomach bug going around reported in Illinois as parasite outbreak grows: IDP…
RFK Jr. targets health panel controlling cancer screenings - Spotlight PA
Cyclospora parasite outbreak reported in multiple states - KTVN
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