What’s trending on Twitter today

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“Not Alt World” is one of several Twitter accounts that arose after National Parks Service employees were told to take down tweets on verified accounts that related to climate change. 

Emily Clement

Catch up on what was trending on Twitter around Ames and the United States today:

#MondayMotivation – Many people went to Twitter to express what is motivating them to get through Monday.

#MusicMonday – This hashtag helped Twittergoers discover new music and favorites from around the world.

“Okafor” – 76ers basketball player and No. 3 overall pick, Jahlil Okafor, may be traded to the Pelicans.

#OscarsLunch – According to fox2now.com, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences held the annual Oscars Luncheon today. All of the Oscars nominees gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

#SuperBowl – This hashtag was still trending a day after the New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons in the first overtime in Super Bowl history. People were also still talking about Lady Gaga’s halftime performance using this hashtag.