Merge 104.8 | 21 August 2023
NSYNC are reuniting for their first new music in 22 years. They are set to release a new song for the soundtrack of the upcoming film Trolls Band Together. Justin Timberlake voices one of the characters in the film and the other members are expected to have surprise roles in the movie as well. NSYNC haven’t released a song together since 2001.
Japan’s government has said it will extend $2 million as humanitarian aid to Hawaii to help with the damage caused by recent wildfires in Maui, as the death toll from the disaster passes 100. The assistance is intended to cover evacuation site safety, food delivery and psychological support for those affected.
A new study has revealed what we already know. Cats are harder to read than dogs! According to the research, 438 pet owners were asked whether their dog or cat displayed a list of 22 emotions, from joy and sadness to frustration and disappointment. Compared to cat owners, those with dogs believed they recognised a much higher number of emotions in their pet. Cats also tend to look at their owners less frequently than dogs, which could make it harder to know what they are thinking.