The Buzz : Everything You Need To Know Today Aug 12th

Merge 104.8  |  12 August 2021

Beyonce fans are rejoicing as she has revealed that new music is on the way. She has revealed that she has been hard at work in the studio for a year and a half, adding that with all the isolation and injustice over the past year, she thinks we are all ready to escape, travel, love, and laugh again. No other details were made available but fans will now be eagerly awaiting a release date.

 

Instagram is rolling out a set of new features aimed at helping to protect people from online abuse. Soon users will have the ability to limit comments and DM’s during spikes of increased attention. They will also give stronger warnings when people try to post offensive language along with the introduction of a hidden Words feature that blocks out abusive DM requests.

 

Are you washing your hands correctly? A new graphic available online shows exactly how long you need to wash for – and the areas where filthy germs are most likely to stick. Experts now say we would should sing ‘Happy Birthday’ twice to check you’ve washed for long enough. They added that even a 30-second scrub can still result in germs left behind on jewellery and fingernails. They say that we should focus on washing and drying these areas properly and washing in between our fingers.


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