'Love Me'

Novak Djokovic is a top search trend across numerous countries, including Mexico, the United States, India, Brazil, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Britain. Reports note the tennis star is 'back in a place he loves', fuelling speculation about his return to a favourite tournament or stage of his career. Fans are closely following news about the Serbian champion's latest move.

A man who describes himself as never a cat person says his neighbor's cat, Shae, changed his mind. He writes that Shae taught him cats love salmon, that he can understand cats, and how affectionate they can be, having previously preferred dogs.

Music fans on Bluesky and Mastodon are posting what they are currently listening to, using hashtags such as SkyTunes, BlueskyMusic and MutualMusic. One post shared The Doors' 'Love Her Madly' alongside vinyl and music tags, part of a regular community ritual where users swap songs, links and listening recommendations across the two platforms.

A US university is highlighting the employability of studio arts graduates, arguing that skills developed in fine arts programmes—creativity, problem-solving, discipline, and hands-on craftsmanship—make these graduates attractive to employers. The discussion reflects a wider conversation about the value of arts degrees in a job market that increasingly prizes adaptable, creative thinkers alongside technical specialists.

The Compressed Zine and Music Fair took place in San Diego, bringing together independent publishers, musicians, and fans for a celebration of zines and underground music. A write-up in The Comics Journal described the experience of listening, looking, and loving the fair, highlighting the creative community spirit on display at the event.

Mental Floss has published a quiz asking readers to identify 1980s films based solely on the movie's love interest character. It is a light nostalgia test for fans of '80s cinema, covering memorable romantic roles from that decade of movies.

Christopher Chung, star of the Apple TV+ spy series Slow Horses, says that when fans tell him "I hate your character," he takes it as a "lovely compliment." The actor views the strong audience reaction as proof his performance is landing, since viewers feel compelled to respond emotionally to the role he plays.

San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle is answering a question NBA fans love: who actually starts the trash talk on the court? In a new interview he names the instigators, giving supporters a rare glimpse at the banter and mind games that go on between players during games. Spurs fans are sharing the comments as the team builds buzz around its young core.

The USTA Florida is highlighting Matthew Henry, whose life was changed through Love Serving Autism, a programme that uses tennis to support people on the autism spectrum. The story points to tennis as a tool for building confidence, social skills and community for children and families living with autism.

The tennis coach at Allen High School in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley has announced his retirement. The coach was credited with introducing generations of students to tennis and building a love for the sport among local kids. Local coverage highlights his longtime dedication to the school's tennis programme and the impact he made on young players in the community.