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#NoBillNoBreak. A sit in on the House floor by Democrat lawmakers began yesterday afternoon led by Rep. John Lewis to call for a vote on gun control measures. Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan adjourned the House, with no legislative votes scheduled until July 5, now top Democratic leaders planned to convene later in the morning to confer about what to do. House Democrats are seeking votes on two bills that they say would prevent suspected terrorists from buying firearms, similar to legislation rejected Monday by the Senate…Read more
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• Should we stay or should we go? You’ll be hearing things about the EU referendum or Brexit today as voters in the UK head to the polls to vote on if they should stay in the 28-member European Union or nah. Analysts and politicians have outlined the economic consequence of a yes vote.
• Rain, thunderstorms and tornados hit parts of Chicago and neighboring towns yesterday. The Copa Americano tournament between Chile and Colombia held at Soldier Field was cancelled and ALL 4 major local news network devoted considerable amount of airtime to reporting on down powerlines, tornado sightings and more. Today looks cloudy but no storms so if you’re looking for something to do tonight, check here.
• Less restrictive regulations on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft as well as short term housing rental companies like Airbnb was passed by city council with a vote of 43-7 Wednesday. The regulations requires drivers to take a one-day course that can be completed online to get a license but hold on the finger printing.
ENTERTAINMENT
• Cannes Lions is still roaring, with several high profile parties taking place. Dailymail threw their #SeriouslyPopular party that had guests like Martha Stewart who threw the best shade when she tweeted she didn’t know who Jonathan Cheban, Kim Kardashian BFF was, Amber Rose, Blac Chyna with performance from Jason Derulo. It’s rumored Snapchat’s making deals behind the closed gates of an opulent french mansion. Talks from Channing Tatum, Dr. Mae Jemison, Gwyneth Paltrow to name a few, has already taken place with the festival scheduled to end June 25.
FASHION
• Michael Kors celebrated the opening of his 16,000 sq. ft London shop at 179 Regent St, with guests including Gwyneth Paltrow, Solange, Jessica Chastain, Formula One driver Jenson Button, Arizona Muse. The brand also announced a new partnership with McLaren-Honda, to become the Formula 1 team’s official lifestyle partner.
• This type of lawsuit you don’t see too often, but former Saint Laurent creative director Hedi Slimane is suing Kering to reinstate his non-compete clause. Most non-competes bar you from working for competitors for a duration of time and you are given financial compensation. When Kering and Slimane parted ways, he was free to work elsewhere now Slimane is requesting that this clause be applied, along with the effective payment of the financial compensation that goes with it.
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