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“Nothing could be worse than the fear that one had given up too soon, and left one unexpended effort that might have saved the world.”
― Jane Addams
CHICAGO NEWS
• The quest for the 2015 Stanley cup is on and the Chicago Blackhawks took care of the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one winning 2-1. Game 2 will be played Saturday in Tampa Bay with puck drop scheduled for 6:15pm. Saturday will also find horse racing favorite American Pharaoh looking to win the Belmont Stakes, to become the first Triple Crown winner in nearly four decades. [NBC CHICAGO]
NATIONAL NEWS
• President Jeb Bush may have a ring to it. The former governor of Florida who has been rumored that he will be running, is expected to formally announce his campaign June 15 in Miami in the already crowded field of Republican Presidential candidates. Jeb is the brother of former president George W. Bush son of former president George H.W. Bush. [REUTERS]
WORLD NEWS
• Fire broke out at a Ghana Petrol(gas) station in the capital Accra, killing 90 people amid fears that the death toll could rise following two days of heavy rain in the country. Weather forecasters are saying that more rain is on its way. [BBC]
SPORTS
• If FIFA official Chuck Blazer likes to collect parrots, former official Jack Warner is planning to sing like one very soon as it was reported he is going to reveal ‘avalanche’ of secrets *kermit sipping on tea meme.* Warner who is currently on Interpol’s most wanted “red notice” is facing eight criminal counts in the U.S., as part of a 47-count criminal indictment alleging bribery and racketeering, made a televised address that he will prove a link between soccer’s governing body and his nation’s elections in 2010.“Not even death will stop the avalanche that is coming…There can be no turning back. Let the chips fall where they fall.” [L.A TIMES]
BUSINESS
• T-Mobile US Inc and Dish Network are in advance merger talks which sent T-mobile’s shares surging 9.5%. “T-Mobile rejected a $33/share bid by France’s Iliad SA last year and merger talks with Sprint failed over conditions for the deal and concern that U.S. regulators won’t approve a combination of the 3rd and 4th largest wireless operators in the country.” [BLOOMBERG]
ENTERTAINMENT
• The Duggars *deep sigh* who went on FOX News’ Megyn Kelly show, said Wednesday that their son Josh “improperly touched” four of their daughters; they put safeguards in their home to protect their daughters but Josh again came to his parents to confess after a second incident. They only sought help after the third incident. [ABC NEWS]
FASHION
• Kate Spade is coming back. Though the brand that bears her name was acquired by the Claiborne company from the Neiman Marcus Group for $125 million in November 2006, the namesake designer is unveiling an accessories collection due out for holiday with a yet to be determined name of the new brand. [WWD]
LOOK OF THE DAY
• ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY
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