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Jay-Z’s Company Sued Over Tidal Deal: Jay-Z is being sued by two Swedish companies for unpaid fees associated with the purchase of his music streaming company Tidal. The firms said that the rapper hired them to purchase the streaming service and then claimed he failed to pay them all their money.

Hawaii Volcano Erupts and Lava Spills Into Residential Area: Thousands of Hawaiian citizens are ordered to evacuate after the Kilauea volcano erupted after days of earthquakes. Sirens sounded as the lava spilled into residential areas releasing deadly gases and splitting streets in half.

NRA is Holding Annual Meeting in Dallas: The NRA’s annual meeting is expected to draw close to 80,000 gun enthusiast to Dallas, TX. The event features dinners, auctions, seminars, raffles and more. The speakers at the event include President Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz.

Arizona Schools Reopen After Teacher Pay Raise: Arizona schools reopen after teachers return to school. Teachers ended the strike following the Arizona governor signing a bill that included nearly $273 million earmarked for giving teachers raises.

Juelz Santana Indicted on Gun Charges: Rapper Juelz Santana faces criminal gun charges after attempting to bringing a gun on a plane at New Jersey’s Newark International Airport. Santana has been charged with two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and carrying a weapon on an aircraft. Santana is free on a $500,000 bond.

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