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Posted byBy Shamone Nelson | Published on: | Updated on July 8, 2018 CommentsComments (0)

Pro-Second Amendment Students Plan A Counter Protest: Students in over 40 states across the US are planning a walkout called, “Stand for Second.” Close to 400 students are holding a 16-minute walk out to voice their support for the Second Amendment. “Gun rights are important and without them we wouldn’t be the country we are today,” said one student who plans to participate in the protest.

The Cleveland Cavaliers Beat the Toronto Raptors In Game 1: In an overtime victory, the Cavs took home the win over the Raptors 113-112. Lebron James scored 26 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds.

Nicki Minaj is Being Sued for T-Shirt Design: Nicki Minaj is being sued by t-shirt designer Isiah Simon. According to TMZ, Simon reportedly made a shirt that read “I love Venice Beach”  using breasts in a bikini top as the heart. Nicki Minaj then created a shirt that says ” I love Nicki Minaj” with the same heart design.

Boy Scouts Will Drop “Boy” from Their Flag Program: In an attempt to be the scouting program of choice for both boys and girls, The Boy Scouts of America will change its name to “Scouts BSA” for their flag program from ages 11-17. The program will be available for both boys and girls.

Childish Gambino Lands a Publishing Deal with Kobalt Music: Childish Gambino also known as Donald Glover is now signed to Kobalt Music. According to Billboard, the contract covers publishing administration of all future projects and songwriter/artist collective, Wolf + Rothstein. Kobalt Music senior VP Al McLean “Donald is one of those rare, multi-talented artists who can do it all. It’s an honor to sign Donald and the Wolf + Rothstein collective to the Kobalt family.”

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