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“Believe only half of what you see and nothing that you hear.”
― Edgar Allan Poe
CHICAGO NEWS
• In Chicago media news, Sun (no hyphen) times got a new look, they are now part of Sun Times Network. [SUNTIMES]
NATIONAL NEWS
•Several retailers are shunning Apple Pay and banding together to create their own. CurrentC is the new smartphone payment system from a consortium of retailers, including Best Buy, WalMart, Target and Sears, all hurting from poor sales. The system has already been hacked, before it’s even launched. [USA TODAY]
WORLD NEWS
• A petition denouncing the comments of an HSBC Holdings board member in which she likened Hong Kong protesters’ demands for democracy to the emancipation of slaves, has gained about 6,000 online signatures. Laura Cha,a member of HSBC’s Conduct and Values Committee, said in a statement that she meant every country’s path to democracy was evolved in its own historical context. She added she did not mean any disrespect and was sorry her comments had caused concern. [REUTERS]
SPORTS
• Lebron’s debut as a Cavs fell flat when they lost to the NY Knicks in their season opener. James struggled from the start in his first game with Cleveland in four years,”It was a special night, I’m glad it was great, but I’m also glad it’s over.” [ESPN]
BUSINESS
• How about that Starbucks, delivered. Starbucks is planning to launch a food and beverage delivery service in select markets during the second half of next year. “Imagine the ability to create a standing order of Starbucks delivered hot to your desk daily, That’s our version of e-commerce on steroids.” [CNBC]
CELEBRITIES
• Though neither Jessical Biel or Justin Timberlake have confirmed her pregnancy, we’re pretty sure its a thing and Instyle EIC Ariel Foxman may have just added fuel to the rumor fire via instagram: “Congrats @jessicabiel on your impending motherhood … Looking forward to the red carpet maternity style pix to come #tbt.” [PAGE SIX]
FASHION
• Indie brand RODIN Olio Lusso, founded by Linda Rodin in 2007, has been acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies. The brand with a devoted following of fashion and beauty connoisseurs around the world is sold in select high-end, trend-setting boutiques and specialty-retail channels, including Barney’s, Colette and Liberty. [WIRE]
LOOK OF THE DAY
• Nicola Peltz
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