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Archived Pulse in United States
Country pulse digest
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Archived Pulse in United States
Recent US search trends reveal heightened interest in sports events like WNBA games and UFC fights, major entertainment news including Emmy nominations and celebrity developments, significant political-military tensions between the US and Iran, health stories involving public figures.
Active topics
24
Search volume
720K
Leading topic
Entertainment
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Entertainment33% (8)
Sports21% (5)
Politics17% (4)
Culture8% (2)
Health8% (2)
World8% (2)
Money4% (1)
Why people are curious
People are primarily seeking to follow ongoing events and developments in sports, entertainment, and politics, such as following game results, legal rulings, and award nominations. There is also strong intent to explain and understand health disclosures by public figures and disease outbreaks, reflecting concern and desire for information. Some queries reveal an intent to watch upcoming entertainment content or engage in debates about cultural and political controversies. Overall, curiosity is driven by a combination of information seeking about current affairs, personal interests in public figures, and reactions to unexpected or sensitive news.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
2026 Emmy Nominations Analysis: 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' lead 2026 Emmy nominations, with record-breaking nods for 'Hacks'.
Justin Verlander Retirement Announcement: Justin Verlander announces retirement after 2026 season, reflecting on career and final season plans.
Katie Couric's Amnesia Diagnosis: Katie Couric shares diagnosis of transient global amnesia, raising awareness of this temporary memory loss condition.
Qualley and Antonoff Split: Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff separate after nearly three years of marriage, drawing media attention.
Renewed US-Iran Military Strikes: US and Iran have resumed military strikes following end of ceasefire, escalating tensions in Persian region.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United States
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
CultureCooling
graham platner news
Stephen King has sparked controversy after posts defending a Senate candidate accused of rape, and a book ban in Utah schools.
20K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 3 days ago
graham platner tattoostephen king
02
SportsCooling
fever vs sparks
The Fever vs Sparks basketball game drew significant attention with the Sparks defeating the Fever 106-92.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
fever gamefeverfever score
03
EntertainmentCooling
emmy nominations 2026
The 2026 Emmy nominations gained exceptional attention, especially for 'The Pitt' and 'Hacks' leading the nominations.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
the pitthacksemmy nominations
04
SportsCooling
kate upton
Justin Verlander announced his retirement plans after the 2026 season, reflecting on his career and future intentions.
50K+ searches · 700% growthLast seen 3 days ago
justin verlanderverlanderjustin verlander wife
05
HealthCooling
katie couric amnesia
Katie Couric revealed she was diagnosed with transient global amnesia, a temporary memory loss condition.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
katie couric
06
CultureCooling
jack antonoff
Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff have ended their marriage after nearly three years together.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
margaret qualley jack antonoff
07
WorldCooling
persian
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged multiple military strikes after the U.S. declared a ceasefire with Iran is over.
50K+ searches · 200% growthLast seen 3 days ago
trump newstrump, iran ceasefire
08
EntertainmentCooling
high potential
The TV show 'High Potential' is experiencing a significant delay for its third season, causing notable reactions among fans.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
09
SportsCooling
maduka okoye
Maduka Okoye, the Nigerian goalkeeper, is trending due to his appearance at Paris Fashion Week and growing public attention.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
10
EntertainmentCooling
bonnie tyler
Bonnie Tyler, famed singer known for hits like 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at age 75, prompting widespread remembrance.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
total eclipse of the heart
11
PoliticsCooling
air force sergeant promotion errors
There were errors in Air Force sergeant promotions in the US caused by human error without AI involvement.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthLast seen 3 days ago
air force promotions
12
PoliticsCooling
trump air force one
Donald Trump used the older Air Force One during international travel due to security reasons, switching jets mid-trip.
20K+ searches · 900% growthLast seen 3 days ago
boeing 747-8 air force one
Culture / Debating | 3 days ago
graham platner news
Why it matters
CoolingThis topic was last observed 3 days ago; its earlier momentum should now be read as historical, backed by 20K+ recorded searches. People are searching to evaluate a contested public question.
Last seen 3 days ago
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
Stephen King deletes post defending Platner - NewsNation
Stephen King novel 'Different Seasons' banned from Utah schools - KUTV
East Bound and Down: Stephen King’s ‘MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE’ (1986) – Retro Review - PopHorror
Daily news: A famous Stephen King collection is banned in Utah schools - Utah Public Radio
Stephen King deletes posts defending Senate candidate accused of rape - Washington Times
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.