Kansas City Saturday Night Smile: Royal Promise, Lockdown Tech & Vlad's Victory Day FAIL

Right now hottie Siri and her eclectic talents inspire this peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines for our late night blog reader denizens.

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Basement Dweller Devotional

The 2022 Royals are going to get better

There is no getting around the fact that, one month into the 2022 baseball season, the Royals have been nearly unwatchable. Before Friday's action, only two teams had worse records than the Royals - the Tigers at half a game back with an extra game played and the Reds with a remarkable three total wins.

Blight Can Be Beautiful

933 Mulberry Avenue

At the corner of Mulberry and St. Louis Avenues there has been a building since 1878. First was the Ridnour Baker & Company warehouse. It was constructed right next to the railroad tracks to facilitate easy shipping. It was the largest wholesale grocery warehouse West of the Mississippi.

Show-Me EPIC Money

Largest budget in Missouri history includes teacher raises, tax credits, rural road work

The Missouri legislature approved a $49 billion budget Friday - the largest in state history - that uses a treasury flush with cash to fund raises for teachers, income tax relief, rural road work and a variety of improvement projects across the state. TheHouse and Senate voted to advance a total of 17 budget bills to Gov.

Everybody Against Fake Food

'Fake meat' bill signed by Kansas governor

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed into law House Substitute for SB 261, also known as the fake meat labeling bill. The Kansas Livestock Association-supported bill already had been passed by both the House and Senate.

Kansas City Baller Future

Kansas City a host candidate for 2031, 2033 Rugby World Cups

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Another world cup could be headed to United States and, once again, Kansas City is a host candidate. The Men's and Women's Rugby World Cups could be headed to the United States in 2031 and 2033, respectively, and Kansas City is poised as a candidate to host matches in both.

Pr0n Star Success Story

Siri Dahl: Powerlifter, Performer and Brand Ambassador

Do you even lift, bro? Siri Dahl does. She deadlifts. Deadass she even once decided to swap out "my H-cup tits for an epic powerlifter ass" and now she crushes all comers with maximum gluteus maximus. Having my inspiration as a performer rooted directly in the sex-positive, queer porn movement has always informed my approach to performing, and my career in general.

Prez Remembers Bad Company

Joe Biden reminisces about days lunching with segregationist senators

President Joe Biden appeared to reminisce about eating lunch with segregationist senators during the early part of his political career, in remarks that echo previous comments he's made about well-known supporters of segregation.

Rudy Touts Return Of MAGA

Rudy Giuliani says Trump probably running in 2024

He's running. Maybe. Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani says it's more likely than not that Trump will seek the presidency again in 2024. "My instinct is he's running," Giuliani told The Post. "I have known him for a long time.

Tech Checks COVID Compliance

Cybersecurity expert warns of reports CDC tracking COVID lockdown compliance

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cybersecurity expert Morgan Wright cautioned reports that the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention is tracking COVID lockdown compliance, saying having access to private data exposes the most personal details of our lives on Saturday's " Unfiltered."

Kentucky Payout Today

80-1 shot Rich Strike races to huge upset in Kentucky Derby

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Anyone anticipating a return to normalcy in the Kentucky Derby got a dose of crazy Saturday when an 80-1 shot came charging up the rail to win at Churchill Downs. With favorite Epicenter and Zandon engaged in a duel at the front, Rich Strike stole the show with the second-biggest upset in the Derby's 148-year history.

Will Vlad Escalate To Win?!?

Putin has put himself at the center of Russia's Victory Day. But he has little to celebrate

President Vladimir Putin takes Russian anniversaries seriously. It was no coincidence that his invasion of Ukraine came a day after Defender of the Fatherland Day, a celebration of Russia's military achievements. It was on that same occasion in 2014 that Putin took the first step in annexing Crimea from Ukraine, through orchestrated pro-Russian protests on the peninsula.

Local Foodie Celebration

Gator, shrimp po'boys made to order, but Chef Esra has more than sandwiches plated for KC's East Side

"I'm looking at a restaurant as an anchor point," said Esra England, head chef and founder of KC Cajun. He also envisions spreading bayou culture and history throughout the local community - in hopes to spark an annual Mardi Gras parade in the neighborhood.

Kansas City Middle-Class Cramped

Working from home creates need for efficient storage solutions

Murphy beds have made a comeback. The bed that pulls out of a wall is one of the hottest trends in multipurpose space design, thanks to the growing number of home-based employees working from a spare bedroom. It's one of the many innovations resulting from the pandemic.

Forecast For Tomorrow

More clouds, but warm for Mother's Day

Hide Transcript Show Transcript DRIFTING IN FROM THE WEST, ALL PART OF OUR NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM. SOME PATCHY CLOUDS THAT WLIL THICKEN UP BY THE LATEVENING E HOURS. LOW TO MID 60'S BY THE LATE EVENING. THE RAIN CHANCES, A BUNCH OF GOEOS EGGS. TOMORROW MORNING, WE WILL WATCH FOR SHOWERS.

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