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“When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us.” ― Alexander Graham Bell
CAMERAMAN LIVE TV SHOOTING
• A repoorter and her cameraman, Alison Parker, 24, and Adam Ward, 27, for CBS affiliate WDBJ-TV, are dead after a shooting on live television. The incident took place at Bridgewater Plaza and was reported at 6:45 a.m. This is a developing story. [ABC NEWS]
THE ECONOMY
• This may not be time to start thinking about stuffing your mattress full of cash from your accounts but there is some concern. China the world’s largest exporter ($2.2 trillion worth in 2013) and second-largest importer has been facing major financial instability as of late, it is causing a ripple effect on the world economy for example sales of German cars and machines in China has fallen
and most other US car companies are on high alert.China is now investigating big brokerage firms on suspicion of illegal securities trading. Finally, this may be the catalyst for the Fed to increase interest rates this year. Topically nothing to get bent out of shape over but long term, there may be cause for concern but by all means complete that purchase you were making on MatchesFashion. [NY TIMES]
US OPEN
• The tennis match taking place in Flushing, Queens will begin on Monday from expect star studded appearance especially now that the six god (Drake) is being romantically linked to Serena who is No.1 seed. In terms of players on the men’s side Novak Djokovic, men’s #1 is back and so is Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Kei Nishikori and seeded at No. 8 Rafael Nadal who recently debut his new steamy campaign with Tommy Hilfiger (que musculo!).
BAD BACON
• 2 million pounds of Kraft Heinz Oscar Mayer turkey bacon is being recalled because they can prematurely spoil before its ‘Best When Used By’ date. Reason #1,2765 why regular bacon is better and personal recommendation of the Niman Ranch variety (has less sodium too). [FORTUNE]
PHILIPPI, W. VA
• A 14-year-old student surrendered to authorities after he took classmates and teacher hostage at Philip Barbour high school in a small Appalachian town. The suspect was later taken to a hospital for evaluation. [SEATTLE PI]
CINDY CRAWFORD
• The model, who hails from the Chicago area is seen in a spread in the September issue of vogue at her Canadian cabin. [VOGUE]
JUST MAYO
• Like the e-surance commercial that goes “sorta you isn’t you” the FDA is telling Hampton Creek sorta mayo isn’t mayonnaise. According to the FDA, in order to qualify a product to be labeled as (real) mayonnaise it must contain egg. In a warning letter from regulators Hampton Creek’s just mayo, a mayonnaise alternative, may be misleading to consumers due to it’s package label and lack of said eggs. [SF GATE]
LOOK OF THE DAY
• E! host, Maria Menounos
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