The gummy candy causing a craze at Walgreens.

Plus, Benny Blanco shares 'the only chicken you ever need to make again.'   THIS IS TODAY May 2, 2024 [VIEW IN BROWSER]( THIS IS TODAY A school superintendent was fired for allegedly threatening her daughter's softball teammates. Plus, how a Beyoncé video triggered a discussion about Black women with long, natural hair, and whether mini stepper machines can offer a cost-effective workout at home.   The Latest   [⚾ School superintendent fired for allegedly threatening students who didn't clap for her daughter](. A California school district has [fired its superintendent]( after an investigation into allegations that she threatened the graduation privileges of members of a high school softball team for [not clapping loudly enough for her daughter](. After an awards banquet last May for the Del Norte High School softball team, students said Marian Kim Phelps called and texted accusing them of not clapping enough for her daughter at the ceremony, NBC San Diego reported. The team's coach said he alerted the school board to Phelps' "abuse of power" and that his livelihood was threatened as a result. Phelps denied the allegations in a statement to NBC San Diego. [Continue reading](. [I'm a Black woman with long, natural hair. Here's why it shouldn't be a subject of fascination.]( After watching an Instagram video showing [Beyoncé getting her hair washed,]( TODAY.com social media editor Bianca Clendenin examined the [assumptions faced by Black women]( about their hair and shared her own experience with embracing her curls after years of using chemical straighteners. "There is a decades-long misconception that Black women can’t possibly have long natural hair. That’s false," she wrote. "But, also: There’s absolutely nothing wrong if someone wants to wear wigs or weaves." [Continue reading](. [🥭 Walgreens customers have been driving for hours to find this sold-out snack.]( The hype around Walgreens' [Nice! Gummy Mango Peelable Candy]( has reached the point where people are visiting multiple locations or driving hours for a bag of the $1.99 candy. “Not to be dramatic you guys, but it literally tastes like a ripe mango," one TikTok reviewer said. The product's popularity has prompted Walgreens to stock it in [thousands more stores]( by later this month, the company tells TODAY.com, and it's adding a new flavor, peelable banana gummy. [Continue reading](. [🤑 Save up to 75% on early Memorial Day deals: We found steals on Apple, Crocs and more](. Memorial Day is still a few weeks away, but the [sales at Amazon, Walmart, Target, Macy's]( and more retailers have already started. Our Shop TODAY team found deals like Apple AirPods for $90, 70% off on luggage and discounts on sandals, makeup and laptops. [Shop them all here](.       Start TODAY   Achieve your life and health goals with easy tips. Are those [mini steppers]( popping up all over your TikTok feed actually worth it? TODAY health editor Maura Hohman decided to try what's been billed as a [cheap and effective workout]( that involves pumping pedals up and down to simulate climbing stairs. The $80 machine prompted her to exercise more in the winter and build muscle tone and endurance, but it also had some drawbacks. [See her review here](.   What's for dinner?   Allow us to do the meal-planning for you Music producer Benny Blanco cooks up more than just irresistible tracks for the likes of Katy Perry and The Weeknd. The author of the new cookbook "Open Wide" stopped by the TODAY kitchen to share his go-to recipe: [chicken cutlets with honey, peppers and parmesan,]( or "the only chicken you ever need to make again." Drizzle the chicken with honey and shred some Parmesan on the top for a meal that's perfect to share with friends. [Get the recipe](.   Daily Delight   A little pick-me-up before you go. Teenagers can get a bad rap for being disrespectful, but one Montana dad of a 7-year-old thinks "they definitely can be some of the coolest people on the planet." A TikToker who goes by The Bearded Bard [took his young son to a trampoline park](, where two teens bounced with him for 45 minutes, laughing and showing him how to flip. The dad recorded a video [thanking the older boys]( for making his son's day. “We were into it,” Shikai Bowens, one of the teens in the video, told TODAY.com. “It’s fun to be a good role model.”   Thanks for letting us in your inbox! See you tomorrow. Written by Scott Stump | Edited by Philip Caulfield Enjoying This is TODAY? Invite a friend to[subscribe here.]( Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Unsubscribe](listvar=sub_today) | [Privacy]( | [Contact]( [MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION]( | [UNSUBSCRIBE](listvar=sub_today) | [PRIVACY]( | [CONTACT](