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Arizona Parents Brace for Teachers Walkout: Thousands of Arizona teachers are expected to walk out of class today Thursday, April 26 demanding higher pay. Parents are concerned the walkout sets the wrong example. “I don’t think the answer is to literally walk out on their students. Hey kids, if you picket, protest and throw a fit, you’ll get your way. Just a terrible example.”

Cardi B Announces Maternity Leave: Cardi B took IG to announce her maternity leave. The rapper told fans due to her pregnancy she will stop performing for “a little while.” The “Bodak Yellow” rapper said “The Broccoli Fest” in DC will be her last performance until further notice.

Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 5 Against the Indiana Pacers 98-95: LeBron James clinched the game-winning shot to bring his team to victory. The “King” hit a three-point shot in the last 3 seconds of the game. LeBron said, “It felt like I was a kid all over again, playing basketball at my house.”

Subway Closes 500 store in the US: Subway is planning to close 500 stores across the US and open 1,000 new stores overseas. The store reportedly wants to focus on better store locations and sales. CEO Suzanne Greco told Bloomberg they plan to open stores in Mexico, the U.K., Germany, South Korea, India and China.

49ers’ Football Player Reuben’s Foster Ex-Girlfriend Recants Domestic Violence Allegations: NFL player Reuben Foster ex-girlfriend Elissa Ennis originally said that Foster dragged her by the hair and punched her in the head 8 to 10 times. Now Ennis lawyer released a statement that said, “he did not strike her, injure her or threaten her.”

 

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