Trending today: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Good morning from The Monctonian. Here is what curious readers are searching for this Thursday, from a fresh take on a holiday classic to a long-awaited video game.

1. ebenezer

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Many people are looking up 'Ebenezer' after The New York Times published a review of a production by that name, with a headline playing on the phrase 'Holiday Humbug.' The title points to Ebenezer Scrooge, the miserly hero of Charles Dickens's 1843 novella 'A Christmas Carol,' who is visited by ghosts on Christmas Eve and learns generosity. The story is retold on stage and screen nearly every holiday season.

2. mariska hargitay

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Mariska Hargitay is best known for playing Olivia Benson on 'Law & Order: SVU,' one of the longest-running dramas in American television. News reports say she spoke with Variety about filming 600 episodes of the show, where her character is headed next, and her history with Stabler, the detective played by Christopher Meloni. Longtime fans are searching for the interview and what it hints about the series.

3. taylor sheridan

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Taylor Sheridan is the writer and producer behind 'Yellowstone' and its spin-offs, as well as films such as 'Sicario' and 'Hell or High Water.' News reports say actor Brandon Sklenar bulked up considerably to play a Delta Force operator in Sheridan's project 'F.A.S.T.' Fans of Sheridan's tightly plotted, rugged stories are searching for more about the new title and its cast.

4. south park we be clubbin'

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'We Be Clubbin'' appears to be the title of a new 'South Park' episode, and people are searching for it this morning. According to The Guardian, the episode pokes fun at the costly and confusing world of youth club sports, with a nod to 'Heated Rivalry.' The long-running animated comedy from Trey Parker and Matt Stone is known for quickly satirizing everyday trends and topics people are talking about.

5. gta 6 ultimate edition

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Grand Theft Auto VI is the next entry in Rockstar Games' hugely popular open-world crime series, and it is one of the most anticipated video games in years. Rockstar has announced that players can now pre-load the game. Many people are searching for the Ultimate Edition specifically, likely to compare it with the standard version before deciding which one to buy.

The topics people in Canada and the United States are searching for on Google this morning that fit The Monctonian's sections, with a short note on each. A new list every morning.