Merge 104.8 | 06 April 2021
The Weeknd is stepping up to help Ethiopians by donating $1 million to Ethiopian relief efforts through the UN World Food Programme. Thousands of civilians are believed to have been killed and abused during Ethiopia’s five-month conflict. He said he will be donating $1 million to provide 2 million meals and encouraged other celebrities who can help to give as well.
Mariah Carey has said she was thrilled to receive her first COVID-19 vaccine, and celebrated the occasion with a post on Instagram. Even though she said she was ‘excited and nervous a little bit about getting the shot,’ she reminded fans how she’s all about promoting good health habits throughout the pandemic, recalling a video of her washing her hands with her two children.
Personal data from more than 500 million Facebook accounts has reportedly leaked online for free. Data includes phone numbers, full names, locations, birthdays, and — in some cases — email addresses. Facebook say the data was picked up because of a vulnerability they fixed in 2019 and that it’s not a new breach. However, details have only just been made public.
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