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Students of Miami High School Shooting Required to Wear Clear Backpack: Robert W. Runcie, the superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, made it mandatory for students to wear clear backpacks following the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting last month that killed 17 people. The requirement is effective after their spring break. Teachers are also required to wear identification badges at all times.

Kanye West May Lose His Band Name “Yeezy”: Kanye’s team owned the trademark “Yeezy” for his sneakers back in 2013. But for unknown reasons there was never a trademark put on his clothing so a Chinese based company swooped in and filed a trademark “Yeezy Boosts” for clothing. West can still make shoes with the trademark but will have to fight the Chinese company in court to use the name on clothing.

‘Bratz’ Dolls CEO Makes Efforts to Save Toys R Us: After Toys R Us confirmed filling for bankruptcy and closing stores, “Brats” CEO Isaac Larian decide to launch a Go Fund Me entitled “#SaveToysRUs” to raise money. Larian said, ” If there is no Toys R Us, I don’t think there is a toy business.”

Queen Latifa Mother Passes Away Due to Heart Conditions: Queen Latifa mother after a long battle with heart conditions passed away. Latifa released a statement,”It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today … She had struggled with a heart condition for many years and her battle is now over.”

Bobby Valentino Under Investigation in Rape Case: Singer Bobby V is currently under investigation for a rape allegation. Valentino’s rep said, “against what appears to be a weak yet calculated attempt to obtain financial gain through ulterior motives in the matter.”

 

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