• Brad Williams — who was hired as Groupon’s spokesman in June — resigned yesterday. Crain’s ties the move to a questionable memo sent out last week by CEO Andrew Mason, which may “run afoul of securities regulations.” [Crain’s]
• A Chicago man will serve 45 years to life, after a jury found him guilty of killing a food truck operator in 2003. [Trib]
• Towns in Vermont that were cut from food and water owing to hurricane-related flooding were airlifted supplies by the National Guard. [News 24]
• From cicada ice cream to ice cream ramen, the world’s wackiest frozen desserts. [Food & Wine via HuffPo]
• Today’s diet tip: Eat more slowly — it reportedly helps keep the pounds off. [New Zealand Herald]
• Irish tennis player Connor Niland has been suffering from food poisoning since Sunday, which has left him unable to compete at the US Open. [Irish Times]
• You may soon be able to drink Starbucks coffee in the office: The chain will roll out single-serving K-Cups in November. Oh, facilities manager … [Starbucks Gossip]
• Speaking of coffee, Krispy Kreme is getting into the caffeinated-beverage game. Look out, Dunkin’. [NRN]
