‘Eugenics’

Lookups for eugenics were high this week. This was likely due to controversy over an ad campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, but the word appeared prominently in other contexts as well.

‘Derecho’

Derecho saw higher than usual lookups early in the week as severe weather was forecast in parts of the United States.

Severe Storms, and a Possible Derecho, Threaten the Northern Plains

(headline), The New York Times , 28 July 2025

Derecho refers to a large, fast-moving complex of thunderstorms with powerful straight-line winds that cause ... See more