Morocco's Stunning Penalty Win Over Netherlands in World Cup: Morocco achieved a dramatic 2026 World Cup penalty shootout victory over the Netherlands, ending the Dutch unbeaten run and causing emotional chaos.
Archived Pulse in United States
Country pulse digest
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Archived Pulse in United States
The United States exhibits high engagement with major sports events, notably the FIFA World Cup, alongside significant interest in Supreme Court rulings affecting citizenship and gender policies.
Active topics
24
Search volume
1.5M
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports46% (11)
Politics17% (4)
Money13% (3)
Entertainment13% (3)
World4% (1)
Health4% (1)
Weather4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in the U.S. are curious primarily to follow major sports events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and key NBA free agency moves, seeking updates on outcomes, how to watch games, and impact on teams and players. They seek to understand Supreme Court decisions on birthright citizenship and transgender athlete participation for clarity on legal and societal implications. Consumers track retail shifts such as JCPenney's closures and promotions to inform shopping choices amid economic changes. Entertainment followers are interested in celebrity life updates and advocacy efforts.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
JCPenney Faces Retail Challenges with More Store Closures and Promotions: JCPenney continues to close stores amid retail struggles but offers shopping credits linked to gas receipts to attract customers.
High Interest in Côte d'Ivoire vs Norway World Cup Viewing Options: Fans seek details on watching the FIFA World Cup match between Côte d'Ivoire and Norway, including tickets and streaming.
Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Ruling Spurs National Discussion: The Supreme Court ruled on birthright citizenship, reaffirming constitutional interpretations and sparking policy debates.
Growing Interest in Serena Williams’ Wimbledon Matches: Serena Williams draws attention as she competes in Wimbledon 2026, with fans following her upcoming matches.
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in United States
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyNew
jcpenney
JCPenney is closing more stores in 2026, continuing the challenges faced by malls, while also offering promotions linked to gas receipts.
100K+ searches · 400% growthFirst recent appearance
jcpenney stores closing
02
SportsSurging
morocco vs netherlands
Morocco's victory over the Netherlands in the 2026 World Cup was a dramatic and emotional match decided by penalties.
1M+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 1 places
netherlandsmoroccoissa diop
03
SportsNew
côte d'ivoire vs norway
Fans are seeking information on how to watch the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match between Côte d'Ivoire and Norway, including ticket prices and streaming options.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
norway vs ivory coastnorway world cup
04
PoliticsSurging
birthright citizenship ruling
The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling on birthright citizenship, emphasizing interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
14th amendment
05
SportsSurging
serena williams
There is strong public interest in Serena Williams' matches at Wimbledon, including her upcoming game against Maya Joint.
20K+ searches · 300% growthSearch volume up 100%
serena williams wimbledonmaya joint
06
SportsNew
costa de marfil - noruega
The matchup between Costa de Marfil and Noruega is gaining attention as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
noruega vs costa de marfilnoruega vs
07
SportsSurging
france vs sweden
People are searching for information about the France vs Sweden match in the World Cup, including predictions, live updates, and how to watch the game online for free.
20K+ searches · 400% growthSearch volume up 100%
france vs sweden predictionsweden vs france
08
SportsNew
lebron james trade
Searches revolve around NBA free agency news, with a particular focus on LeBron James' trade decision and its impact on Bronny James.
20K+ searches · 700% growthFirst recent appearance
nba free agency startbronny james
09
EntertainmentSurging
maksim chmerkovskiy peta murgatroyd move
Searches pertain to Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Peta Murgatroyd’s move to Florida and updates about their family life shared in recent videos.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 2 places
10
PoliticsSurging
alito
NPR mistakenly reported Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's retirement and has since retracted the story.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
justice alitosam alitonpr alito retiring
11
PoliticsSurging
east wing ballroom executive residence contract
The Washington Post reports on a $500 million no-bid contract linked to building the East Wing ballroom in the White House.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank improved 2 places
washington post
12
EntertainmentSurging
elliot page
Elliot Page receives attention online for his impressive physique and advocacy for trans youth.
10K+ searches · 300% growthRank improved 9 places
ellen page
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 100K+ recent searches and 400% growth. People are searching to follow a developing event.
First recent appearanceConfidence: low
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
JCPenney is closing more stores as malls struggle: See a list of doomed locations for 2026 - Fast Company
JCPenney may close more stores in 2026. Is Oklahoma affected? - The Oklahoman
JCPenney to Offer a Free $10 Shopping Credit When You Show Your Gas Receipt—Here's How to Get It - Parade
Meet us at the Mall: JCPenney and Aéropostale Are Making Summer Shopping Rewarding - The Wise Marketer
JCPenney Turns Gas Receipts Into Savings for Families Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend - Business Wire
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.