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Dozens of restaurants are planning to offer free items and discounts to celebrate National Nurses Week. The American Nurses Enterprise, which includes the American Nurses Association, the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the American Nurses Foundation, said in a statement that it’s important to “champion nurses, advance standards of excellence and inspire transformative change.” 

“Whether you’re a nurse, a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply someone who appreciates the critical role nurses play in our lives and society, National Nurses Week is the perfect time to share your gratitude and celebrate nurses,” the organization wrote, per USA Today.

When is National Nurses Week?

National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6 to May 12.

“These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event,” the enterprise says on its website.

According to USA TODAY, President Ronald Reagan first recognized the special honor when he signed a proclamation to make May 6 “National Recognition Day for Nurses.”

What restaurants are celebrating National Nurses Week?

Chipotle will be one of many restaurants celebrating National Nurses Week. The restaurant has announced that it will give free burrito e-cards to thousands of healthcare professionals as part of the celebration.

“Teachers and healthcare professionals are such important members of the communities we serve,” Chris Brandt, Chipotle’s Chief Brand Officer, said in a news release, per USA Today. “To express our gratitude, we’re scaling up our recognition efforts and launching our largest free burrito giveback program in history.”

MOD Pizza is also celebrating nurses with a Buy One, Get One Free pizza deal from May 5-8. Other establishments with special offers include Scooter’s Coffee, Sonny’s BBQ, McAlister’s Deli, Mountain Mike’s Pizza and Logan’s Roadhouse.

View an abbreviated list below:

Logan’s Roadhouse

From May 5–12, nurses can receive 20% off one entrée at participating locations with a valid ID.

McAlister’s Deli

Teachers and nurses can grab a free Big Tea in-store between May 5–12 by showing a badge or valid ID. No purchase is necessary, the company told USA Today.

Tim Hortons

Nurses and teachers can take advantage of a buy-one, get-one-free doughnut deal from May 6–12. They can also buy a dozen and get six doughnuts free during that time, the company told USA Today.

Smoothie King

From May 6–8, nurses can take 20% off their orders at participating locations.

Buffalo Wild Wings

Nurses can enjoy 20% off food items for both dine-in and takeout orders.

Insomnia Cookies

From May 5–11, nurses can get a buy-one, get-one-free deal on Classic cookies.

Potbelly

Between May 5–11, nurses and teachers can receive a free cookie or regular-sized fountain drink with the purchase of any entrée in-shop.

After more than 20 years of helping users around the world connect to colleagues and loved ones, Skype has officially shut down.

According to NPR, the news is not a shock — Skype owner Microsoft has prioritized Microsoft Teams over the video-call and messaging app in recent years. But its closing still marks the end of an era as users mourn that iconic blue logo and ringtone.

Read on for more about Skype’s final video call and how users are honoring its legacy.

Skype users urged to switch to Microsoft Teams

As competitors like Zoom, WhatsApp and Slack have dominated the telecommunications market, Skype’s user base has wained, dropping from almost 40 million users in 2020 to 36 million just three years later, NPR reported.

In February, Microsoft announced that Skype would make its final video call on May 5 and recommended users migrate to Microsoft Teams, which offers users similar services.

“Skype has been an integral part of shaping modern communications and supporting countless meaningful moments, and we are honored to have been part of the journey,” Jeff Teper, president of collaborative apps and platforms at Microsoft, wrote in a blog post.

Luckily, the switch should be an easy one for Skype fans. The app shared in a tweet that users can “automatically migrate” their chats and contacts directly to Microsoft Teams.

Seamlessly continue where you left off with Microsoft Teams for free. Teams for free offers: ✅ Seamless chat and calling experience 📸 Enhanced video meetings 🗂️ Secure file sharing and cloud storage If you use Skype, your chats and contacts will migrate… pic.twitter.com/F0Z8QQCGCr— Skype (@Skype) April 3, 2025

Users remember Skype as a platform that helped them stay connected

Though Skype’s popularity has shifted over the last few years, the app was still beloved by users who remember how it helped them stay connected to the people they love.

Weng and Owen Williams shared their love story with BBC News and discussed how Skype helped them find each other.

“Skype was a very important part of our relationship,” Weng, who used the app to stay close with her friends in Macau, China, while feeling homesick in Wales in 2012, told the outlet.

It later helped her stay connected to Owen while they were in a long-distance relationship.

“That was quite sweet,” she said. “Skype just kept us going.”

The couple eventually got engaged and are happily married.

Erica told BBC News anonymously that Skype played an unexpected role in her healing from her husband’s 2017 death.

“I was clearing out his files to decommission his work computer,” she told the outlet, explaining later that she “had the opportunity to review these messages we had exchanged and realized how they inadvertently documented a period of distress and heartache in our relationship.”

Erica shared that she “sent a posthumous message to his Skype address to which, I — or he — replied from his computer” which led to a conversation “over a period of weeks” where she would send him a message and reply using his account.

“In this exchange, we responded to each other’s messages and questions with all the apologies and regret that we needed to hear from each other,” Erica said.

She told he outlet that it helped her find the closure she was looking for.

“It helped me to move on. I believed it,” she told BBC News.

Other are remembering Skype on social media too.

RIP. Skype had a good run.— Daniel Aros (@thedanielaros) May 5, 2025

Longtime friends Mary J. Blige and Misa Hylton are at odds. Hylton recently filed a lawsuit in New York against Blige and her company, Beautiful Life Productions.

According to AllHipHop, Hylton is suing Blige for $5 million in damages for breach of contract, emotional distress and interference with business relationships. It all stems from their mutual pal and rapper Vado, who is Hylton’s client under her agency, M.I.S.A. Management. Hylton alleges that Vado engaged in shady business practices with Blige and that she attempted to poach Vado from her.

Misa Hylton’s lawyer speaks about her estrangement from Mary J Blige

Hylton’s attorney, Nicholas Ramcharitar, gave an exclusive interview with The Breakfast Club, explaining how the situation turned into a legal matter.

“It’s very unfortunate that this had to go down like this because Misa tried every possible avenue in terms of trying to amicably to resolve this with Mary directly, with Mary’s camp, but unfortunately, and it’s unbeknownst to us why Mary J. Blige and why her camp cut off Misa Hylton,” Ramcharitar said in a recording shared by The Breakfast Club via Instagram.

He also clarified that Vado isn’t the reason why they’re no longer friends.

Allegations of Mary J Blige sabotaging Vado’s career

According to court documents, Vado entered into a management agreement with M.I.S.A. on July 25, 2023, entitling the agency to 20% of his earnings, AllHipHop reported. However, just months later, on October 1, 2023, Vado signed a recording deal with Beautiful Life Productions. Blige and Vado teamed up for 2023’s “Still Believe in Love.”

By July 2024, the lyricist had completed a full album. Still, Blige allegedly halted the rollout of Vado’s project and potential performances if he stayed with M.I.S.A. Management.

As a result, Vado is said to be struggling due to being unable to earn income or repay advances tied to his record deal. Hylton and M.I.S.A. Management are seeking an injunction to prevent Blige or her company from causing further disruption to her client’s career. Blige has not yet publicly responded to the lawsuit.

Rite Aid is closing many locations across the country as it prepares to file for bankruptcy. CEO Matthew Schroeder notified employees in a letter, saying the company is forced to close after failing to receive the additional capital it needs from lenders to continue running the business. According to Bloomberg, the company will also cut jobs at its corporate offices.

Why is Rite Aid Filing for bankruptcy?

Rite Aid is struggling to survive while facing an increasing challenge from online stores, as well as debt and a declining cash flow. Schroeder, according to Bloomberg, added that “the dramatic downturn in the economy,” exacerbated by tariffs and increasing costs from suppliers, has forced the company to make job cuts. The CEO said in his letter that Rite Aid lenders can’t cover employment-related expenses if the company retains the entirety of its workforce.

Rite Aid first filed for Chapter 11 in 2023 and cut $2 billion in debt. The retail store, which closed 850 locations at that time and transferred control of the company to lenders, bounced back from bankruptcy in September. At that time, the company said it had been revamped with “significantly less debt and additional financial resources.” Still, Rite Aid faced more than $2 billion in debt while struggling with inflation and weaker demand.

How many Rite Aid locations will be closed?

179 locations are closing right now. While closing these locations, Rite Aid still operates 1,200 stores. However, the future of the business in its entirety still remains murky, WIBX reported.

And as Bloomberg noted in their report, Schroeder “told employees that all Rite Aid stores would either be closed or sold, according to people familiar with the situation. The company is working with several regional and national buyers who might be interested in parts of the company.”

What’s happening to Rite Aid and its competitors like Walgreens and CVS?

America’s second-largest pharmacy, Walgreens, is also facing financial troubles in the current economy. The pharmacy, according to WIBX, plans to cut 1,200 locations by 2028. Private equity firm Sycamore Partners recently purchased the chain for $23.7 billion. CVS is also planning to close many of its locations.

The Food and Drug Administration is recalling two tomato brands sold in April. The tomatoes, according to the FDA, may be infected with Salmonella.

One of the recalled products is the four-count Vine Ripe tomatoes brand produced by Ray & Mascari Inc. The product is sold at Gordon Food Service Stores in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin, WRAL reported.

Williams Farms Repack LLC is also recalling tomatoes sold in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia from April 23–28, 2025, the FDA said.

Per Today.com, both companies got the tomatoes from the same supplier, Hanshaw & Capling Farms, or H&C Farms, in Immokalee, Florida.

What are the symptoms of people who get salmonella after consuming the recalled tomatoes?

People who get sick after eating the two recalled products may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, the FDA announced. Salmonella can rarely cause serious conditions such as arterial infections, endocarditis and arthritis. The infection may be more serious in children or older people.

The FDA has stated there haven’t been any illnesses reported from the recalled tomatoes so far. However, the agency urges consumers to throw the tomatoes out or return them to the store if they haven’t been opened yet.

How can consumers identify the recalled products?

The Vine-Ripe tomatoes are sold in a package of clamshell containers, per USA Today. The package shows a label of VINE RIPE TOMATOES Packed by Ray & Mascari Inc., Indianapolis, IN 46204, with a UPC number of 7 96553 20062.

Meanwhile, the Williams Farms Repack LLC recall affects nine different package sizes, per Today.com. The recalled packages include three Williams Farms Repack labels and H&C Farms labels. The Williams Farms Repack labels are marked as 4×5 two layer, lot code R4467; 60 count two layer, lot code R4467; and 3 count trays, lot code R4467. The H&C Farms labels are marked as 5×6 25 pound, lot code R4467, and 6×6 25 pound, lot codes R4467 and R4470. The remaining packages are labeled as Combo 25 pound, lot code R4467; 4×4 two layer, lot code R4467; 60ct 18-pound loose, lot codes R4467 and R4470; and XL 18-pound loose, lot code R4467.

2025 Teacher Apprecation Week deals, freebies and discounts:If your favorite educators enjoy food, travel, or activities, here’s a list of perfect gift ideas to help make them feel even more appreciated this week:
Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant:
Teachers and school staff can enjoy 20% off their entire bill at all locations on May 6.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
The establishment offers teachers up to 90 yearly certificates through its Awesome Achievement Program to reward standout students. Students who present a certificate can receive a free Snickers Pizookie, a bracelet, and special recognition from the restaurant manager during their visit.
Box Tops for Education
The fundraising program, run by General Mills, allows families to earn money for their school by scanning receipts from participating products. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Month, Box Tops is offering a $5 bonus to your chosen school when you download the app and scan your first receipt in May. Use the code TEACHER to claim the bonus.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Teachers with valid IDs can save 20% at Buffalo Wild Wings between May 5-11 when dining in or ordering call-in or walk-in orders.
Chipotle
The popular fast-food chain is giving away $1 million in free food as a “thank you” to teachers and healthcare workers in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week and National Nurse Appreciation Week.
Through May 13, educators and healthcare workers can sign up online for a chance to win a free burrito as part of the giveaway. A total of 100,000 individuals in each profession will be randomly selected. Those chosen will receive an email to verify their employment status through ID.me and, once verified within 48 hours, will receive a free burrito e-card.
According to Chipotle, it has given $16 million in free food to teachers and healthcare professionals since 2016.
Hilton and Embassy Suites by Hilton
Teachers can score summer travel deals at six Florida hotels, including locations in Miami (code: PK5), Miami Beach (code: P1), Deerfield Beach (code: PL5), Fort Lauderdale (code: PL5) and  Tampa (code: TEAP) and Tampa (convention center code: TEP).
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
Show your ID to get a free burger with the purchase of one on May 7. The offer is valid in-store at participating locations and is limited to one per customer.
Museum of Illusions
During Teacher Appreciation Week, educators can enjoy free admission to any of the 29 Museum of Illusions locations across the U.S. They can also register with their work email for a chance to win one of three Museum of Illusions goodie bags in a raffle.
Staples
During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4-10), teachers can save 20% on in-store purchases with a valid teacher ID. They can also access a coupon in the Staples app (one per customer) to receive a free 12-pack of Tru Red Stick Pens while supplies last, according to the website and TODAY.com.
Smoothie King
Teachers can enjoy 20% off their order at Smoothie King between May 6-8 by showing a valid ID in-store.
Sonic Drive-In
For Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), Sonic is offering three exclusive deals for members of the Sonic Teachers’ Circle rewards program: a free snack or side with purchase, buy one Sonic Blast, get one free, and a $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger. To join, download the Sonic app, create an account, and select “I’m a Teacher” in Settings.

Brian McKnight is suing Jaguar Wright for disparaging comments she made concerning him and his ex-wife, Julie McKnight. According to TMZ, the R&B singer recently filed a lawsuit against Wright for defamation over claims he says are completely false.

Per court records, TMZ reported that two things triggered the lawsuit: Wright alleged on her social media platforms that Julie was a victim of verbal assault and domestic violence at the hands of McKnight and that he paid sex workers just to hurt them physically during sexual intercourse. On top of that, she says Julie is her cousin.

Brian McKnight shuts down accusations of abuse toward ex-wife

McKnight has denied all accusations and noted that he’s unaware of any family connection Wright says she supposedly has with his ex. McKnight was married to Julie from 1990 to 2003. They share two sons, Brian Jr. and Niko, and a daughter, Briana, People reported.

Jaguar Wright’s long history of false claims about celebrities

This incident wouldn’t be the first time Wright has been on the hot seat for spilling dark secrets and stories she’s professed about different artists, executives, producers and many others within the music industry.

As Blavity reported, she has alleged that Common raped her, and in 2024, she was a guest on the Piers Morgan Uncensored TV show. During her appearance, she claimed that Beyoncé and Jay-Z have “held people against their will,” among other serious allegations.

“I’ve talked to hundreds [of victims] that I deal with still myself,” she told Morgan, according to VIBE. “I have three victims right now who are willing to give testimonies about not only what Mr. Carter has done to them, but his wife as well.” 

Morgan was forced to make an on-air apology to Beyoncé and Jay-Z , clarifying that Wright’s claims were unproven.

“Jaguar, unexpectedly, made several serious allegations about Jay-Z and Beyoncé during that interview,” Morgan explained in a show following Wright’s episode, per VIBE. “As I said in the moment, they were not present to respond or defend themselves, but now they have. Their lawyers contacted us to say that those claims were ‘totally false’ and have no basis in fact, and we’ve therefore complied with a legal request to cut them from the original interview.”

A Las Vegas entertainment company is sending a cease and desist letter to Beyoncé after taking issue with the singer’s visual interlude created for her Cowboy Carter tour. In the visual interlude, Beyoncé towers over Las Vegas like a giant and walks across the city’s iconic sites before crouching down to pick up the popular venue known as the Sphere. Sphere Entertainment Group has now ordered Beyoncé to stop depicting the Sphere during her tour.

Why did Sphere Entertainment Group issue a cease and desist letter to Beyoncé?

Many of Beyoncé’s supporters are taking to social media to slam Sphere Entertainment Group CEO James Dolan, saying that he remains bitter after the singer declined to perform at the venue during her Cowboy Carter tour.

“Imagine being mad that you can’t get Beyoncé so you sue her company for picking up a sphere,” one person wrote on X. “EMBARRASSING!”

Imagine being mad that you can’t get Beyoncé so you sue her company for picking up a sphereEMBARRASSING! pic.twitter.com/CSE9K5KCtw— ★ I SAW MUVA TWICE ★ (@Asmr_Unique) May 3, 2025

However, Sphere Entertainment Group said in a statement that Beyoncé needed to get permission to depict the Sphere.

“(Sphere Entertainment Group) is sure that multiple aspects of the interlude video, including other brands, clips and music, were duly cleared by the tour with rights permissions from the rights holders whose works were used in the video, as is common practice,” the company stated, per The Daily Beast. “SEG, however, was never asked, and the prominent appearance and manipulation of SEG’s Sphere venue in the video is unauthorized.”

What is the order Sphere Entertainment Group is giving to Beyoncé?

The company has addressed the letter to Parkwood Entertainment, Beyoncé’s production company, telling the Grammy-winning artist to stop using the brief clip from her concert, which she already held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Beyoncé is also told to “refrain from using this imagery on any merchandise, promotional or marketing materials, or in tour movies, etc.,” Billboard reported.

“Should you fail to do so, SEG reserves all rights to take further action as SEG deems appropriate without notice to you,” the company stated.

After declining to perform at the Sphere for her Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé decided to instead play at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on July 25 and 26. Beyoncé has not yet commented on the cease and desist letter.