Kansas City Sunday News Look: Angels & The Sordid Topic Of Coin

Inspired by angel Candice, right now we take a quick peek at community news, pop culture, and top headlines.

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Cowtown United In Protest

Russian natives join pro-Ukraine demonstration in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) --- Many around the world are showing their support for Ukraine. On Saturday, that included hundreds of people in Kansas City. Supporters gathered on The Plaza to express their thoughts and emotions concerning Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Local Soldiers On The Move

Troops from Fort Riley, KS. could be deployed in Europe longer than expected

WICHITA, KS. (KWCH) --- Troops from Fort Riley, who are currently deployed in Europe, could be there longer than originally expected as Russian forces continue to move throughout Ukraine. The Army has rotated troops in and out of Europe to show the United States' commitment to NATO for years now.

South Side Gunfire Aftermath

KCPD officer opens fire on suspect; suspect not hurt, taken into custody

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - No police officers or suspects were injured following an incident Saturday night where a Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department officer fired their weapon. "Just before 11 p.m. officers were dispatched to 13800 block of Madison in regard to a suspicious party who was passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle," a KCPD spokesperson said.

Panty Brand Tests Social Life

Lingerie For Your Avatar? Victoria's Secret Prepares To Enter The Metaverse | Bitcoinist.com

The metaverse is booming and so more players are entering into the space. This is the case with Victoria's Secret, a luxury lingerie line that has dominated the market for the longest time. It has joined the long list of fashion brands that have been making a play in the space through NFTs.

Silly Pleb, Guns Are Just A Distraction: MONEY Always Wins Wars

What is SWIFT and why it's being called the 'nuclear' option for Russian sanctions

Ukraine has called for Western allies to ban Russia from the network. As Western allies levy increasingly harsher economic sanctions against Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, the latest target involves Russia's access to SWIFT. An acronym for Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, SWIFT is a messaging system founded in 1973 that allows large financial institutions to send money to each other.

Going Deutsch On Defense

In major shift for Europe, Germany to spend $113B on defense

BRUSSELS (AP) - Germany announced Sunday it was committing 100 billion euros ($113 billion) to a special armed forces fund and would keep its defense spending above 2% of GDP from now on. It was one of the most significant shifts in European security policy in decades, brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Faltering Economy Hurts White House & Democratic Party

Economic concerns hurt Biden's approval, keep Democrats in peril ahead of midterms: POLL

Economic discontent is hurting President Joe Biden and his party's midterm election prospects, with six in 10 Americans reporting inflation hardships, three-quarters saying the economy's in bad shape and a nearly 20-point lead for the Republican Party in trust to handle it.

MAGA Backs Vlad?!?

Trump defends praise of Putin even as he calls Ukrainian president 'brave'

Former President Donald Trump defended his praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday while also calling Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "a brave man" amid Russia's deadly invasion of his country.

Prez Talks 'Soul' Salvation

Biden says he hopes his legacy 'is that I restored the soul of this country'

President Biden Joe Biden Trump tears into Biden as he moves toward 2024 campaign Biden says he hopes his legacy 'is that I restored the soul of this country' Cyber officials urge federal agencies to armor up for potential Russian attacks MORE said in an interview broadcast on Saturday that he hopes his legacy "is that I restored the soul of this country."

Weekend Tribute To Dearly Departed

Community gathers to remember young lives lost to violence in KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sharing stories, prayers and pain, a community tired of violence affecting kids in Kansas City met outside of Swope Park Saturday. People like Denise McCraney are saddened by the number of young lives lost to gun violence, a tragedy she knows all too well.

Symbolic Sadness Reported

Bald eagle rescued by Kansas officers has died, police say

BONNER SPRINGS, Kan. - An injured bald eagle rescued by Bonner Springs, Kansas officers has died. The eagle, named Kendra, succumbed to kid ney issues and lower extremity injuries, according to Bonner Springs police. Police said she passed away quietly, surrounded by those in awe of and in service to her.

Kansas City Forecast For Now

Sunny, warmer for your Sunday

Hide Transcript Show Transcript NEVIE:LL THIS EVENING, THINGS WILL BE QUI.ET THE WIND WILL BE LIGHT WITH PATCHY CLOUDS OVERHD.EA TEMPERATESUR START TO COOL BACK TO NEAR FREEZING. A LOW AROUND 22 OVERNIGHT WITH CLEAR SKIES. TOMORROW, LOTS OF SUNSHINE AND HIGHS BACK IN THE MDLE ID50'S, SO WARMER WEATHER TOMORROW AND WE GO UP FROM THERE.

Joni Mitchell - Sunny Sunday is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.