Breaking out

Holding near #1

California city canceled Flock, removed its cameras, then found the company had put some of them back

California city removed Flock cameras, but company reinstalled some without consent.

Holding near #2

'South Park' creators Trey Parker & Matt Stone announce they're changing the show's name to 'South America': “Inspired by the bravery & patriotism of Apple & Google, we're changing the name of South Park to SOUTH AMERICA. We especially thank our parent company Paramount - a Skydance Capitulation"

Parker & Stone satirically rename 'South Park' to 'South America' to mock corporate censorship.

Holding near #2

Mamdani releases undisclosed 9/11 files showing New Yorkers were not told the truth about air quality at Ground Zero | ‘People got sick because the leaders they trusted lied,’ the mayor says

Claims of withheld 9/11 air quality data harming NYC residents.

Holding near #1

Iceland calls post ‘wholly inappropriate,’ summons U.S. ambassador

Iceland condemns U.S. social media post as inappropriate and summons ambassador.

Holding near #3

‘South Park’ Changes Name to ‘South America’ as Creators Roast Apple and Google for Obeying Trump’s Lake America Name Change

South Park satirically renames itself 'South America' to mock tech giants complying with a fictional Trump policy.

Falling from #2 to #3

California city canceled Flock, removed its cameras, then found the company had put some of them back

California city removed Flock cameras, but company reinstalled some without consent.

Holding near #3

NYC releases 170,000 pages showing officials knew air quality after 9/11 was unsafe

NYC releases documents showing officials knew post-9/11 air was unsafe.

Holding near #2

US police fear Meta smart glasses could be used to secretly record them

US police worry Meta smart glasses could enable covert recording.

Ended after reaching #1

Just days after The Tetris Company warned that 'we take copyright infringement very seriously,' the Tetris clone in the White House Arcade suddenly disappears

Tetris clone removed from White House Arcade after copyright warning.

Rising from #25 to #3

of a polar bear. Literally trying to figure out how to eat them.

Viral Reddit video of a polar bear in humorous, absurd context.

Ended after reaching #3

Don't touch my stuff

Viral Reddit video about personal space and ownership in relationships.

Falling from #2 to #3

TIL that the King of the Netherlands has been piloting KLM Royal Dutch Airways flights twice a month since the 1990's.

Dutch king has piloted KLM flights monthly since the 1990s.

Holding near #2

LG smart TVs caught logging audio with screen off and snooping on local devices

LG smart TVs secretly log audio and scan local devices even when off.

Rising from #1 to #1

TIL 40,000 people showed up to a place in the middle of nowhere in Texas in 1896 to watch two trains intentionally run into each other. “The Crash at Crush,” brought in more people than inhabited Texas’s second largest city. Two people died , and at least six were seriously injured.

Falling from #2 to #4

Guest at rental home left 45 cans of nitrous oxide aka whippets

Guest left 45 nitrous oxide canisters at rental home, causing frustration and safety concerns.

Falling from #3 to #4

'Stolen Valor': Trump's Fabricated 9/11 Story Draws Immediate Scorn

Trump faces backlash for falsely claiming 9/11 heroics, sparking outrage on r/politics.

Falling from #3 to #5

Australia to force social media platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithms

Australia mandates opt-out of algorithmic feeds on social media platforms.

Rising from #5 to #2

Trump banning import of Canadian booze, motorcycles, other goods into U.S.

False claim about Trump banning Canadian imports circulates on Reddit.

Ended after reaching #3

Just days after The Tetris Company warned that 'we take copyright infringement very seriously,' the Tetris clone in the White House Arcade suddenly disappears

Tetris clone vanishes from White House Arcade after copyright warning.

Ended after reaching #2

Thailand Presses Israeli Ambassador Over Badly Behaved Tourists

Thailand summons Israeli ambassador over misconduct by Israeli tourists.

Holding near #4

"No you didn't girl": Andy Cohen reacts to Trump claiming he worked with first responders after 9/11

Andy Cohen disputes Trump's claim of working with 9/11 first responders.

Rising from #1 to #1

Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

Late postmarked ballots surged in WA/OR after USPS changes, raising election integrity concerns.

Rising from #1 to #1

September 7th 2026 on the Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway in Canada.

Photo of future highway scene highlighting Arctic infrastructure and climate change impact.

Falling from #4 to #5

[Highlight] Mike Tomlin says that he plays Minecraft and has been working on the same city for 12 years

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin reveals 12-year Minecraft city project.

Falling from #4 to #6

Iceland calls post ‘wholly inappropriate,’ summons U.S. ambassador

Iceland condemns U.S. social media post as inappropriate and summons U.S. ambassador.

Holding near #1

First Poster for for 4-Hour Anti-Elon Musk Documentary 'Musk' - Directed by the Oscar-Winning Documentarian Alex Gibney ('Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief')

Anti-Elon Musk documentary 'Musk' by Alex Gibney gets first poster.

Falling from #1 to #8

My girlfriend's journey

A supportive post about a girlfriend's baldness journey in r/bald.

Rising from #4 to #1

Rentnerin (86) fährt in meinen Vater, er stirbt

86-year-old woman hits user's father in car crash; he dies.

Rising from #6 to #5

Morality of this?

Debate on the morality of an unspecified action or scenario.

Falling from #3 to #4

Trump banning import of Canadian booze, motorcycles, other goods into U.S.

False claim about Trump banning Canadian imports circulates on Reddit.

Rising from #1 to #1

Jon Stewart blames past NY officials for covering up toxic air reports after September 11th attacks

Jon Stewart criticizes NY officials for suppressing toxic air data post-9/11.

Rising from #2 to #1

Lindsay Clancy jurors revealed: Three women break cover to share details of their explosive arguments with male holdout who wouldn't acquit

Three female jurors broke anonymity to describe intense clashes with a male holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial.

Ended after reaching #5

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order creating a first of its kind municipal office to help private sector workers organise, learn about their rights and connect with labour organisations.

NYC creates first municipal office to support private-sector worker organizing and rights education.

Rising from #1 to #1

Breaking Benjamin frontman pauses concert to rant about Fallout 4 modding beef: 'There was a modder in the community that was really mean to me'

Breaking Benjamin singer halted concert to address Fallout 4 modding dispute.

Falling from #6 to #8

UAE leader warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack days before October 7, says report

UAE leader reportedly warned Netanyahu of Hamas attack before Oct 7.

Rising from #4 to #3

Carney warns of tough times ahead in national address as retaliatory tariffs kick in

Carney warns of economic hardship as retaliatory tariffs take effect.

Rising from #8 to #5

🔥Long nose horned frog aka Malayan leaf frog eating it's meal

Malayan leaf frog eating prey in striking natural footage.

Rising from #2 to #2

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

LIV Golf files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial and legal challenges.

Falling from #4 to #6

Nick Offerman Calls Out Ben Shapiro for “Rampant Homophobia” in His 'Last of Us' Criticisms: “I’m embarrassed for his reading comprehension”

Nick Offerman criticizes Ben Shapiro's 'Last of Us' critique as homophobic.

Google TrendsENDED

Ended after reaching #10

lee chong wei

Lee Chong Wei's legacy continues with global expansion of LCW Cup badminton tournament.

Rising from #13 to #7

W fam

Playful 'W fam' greeting trending in SipsTea subreddit with high engagement.

Ended after reaching #5

I brought my father to Barcelona after his stroke. This is how the trip ended

Emotional account of taking a stroke-affected father to Barcelona, ending tragically.

History is building

Falling from #3 to #4

Russian Sabotage Plot Targeting NATO Sites Fails After Romania Tracks Suspect for Months

Failed Russian sabotage plot against NATO sites uncovered by Romanian intelligence.

Falling from #4 to #5

Third Burning Man festivalgoer dies, officials say

Third fatality reported at Burning Man festival; officials confirm death.

Falling from #6 to #9

of a polar bear. Literally trying to figure out how to eat them.

Viral polar bear video sparks humorous 'how to eat them' meme trend.

Rising from #2 to #2

Third Person Dies at Burning Man

Fatal incident at Burning Man music festival sparks community concern.

Falling from #5 to #6

Donald Trump hours after on September 11th 2001 bragging that his building is now tallest in New York City.

Trump's alleged 9/11 brag about building height sparks backlash.

Holding near #3

[Schefter] ESPN sources: two-time Pro-Bowl selection Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers reached agreement today on a three-year contract extension that will prevent the quarterback from becoming a free agent after this season, per me and @RapSheet.

Baker Mayfield signs three-year extension with Buccaneers.