Kansas City News Snacks: Sammiches, MAGA Surge & Royals Win Big

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Local Flavor Debated

Food Critics: The best sandwiches in Kansas City in 2022

One story goes that, back in the 1700s, the English Earl of Sandwich did not want to leave his gaming table and ate what was nearby: meat between pieces of bread. True or not, the sandwich in various forms can be found in cultures around the world.

EPIC Smackdown Tonight

Rookies rake, reap rewards, Royals rule 12-2

Rapidly regard these replays of revelry: That's right, less than a week off of the first four-home run game of the season, the Royals had another. In case you can't see the embedded tweet videos, they show home runs from Nick Pratto, Bobby Witt Jr., MJ Melendez, and Kyle Isbel.

Doggie Misdeeds Reported

3 dogs stolen early Saturday morning from Midwest Animal ResQ

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Midwest Animal ResQ of Raytown is asking for the public's help to recover three dogs that were stolen early Saturday morning. Raytown police report officers were dispatched around 5:35 a.m. to the shelter at 10312 E. 63rd St.

Dirty Work Pays The Bills

Adult star Riley Reid lives in £4.5m LA mansion with a 146-bottle wine fridge

Pornhub's top adult actress Riley Reid forked out nearly £4.5 million for an LA mansion just one neighbourhood away from her old one. The 31-year-old Florida native reportedly paid the amount in full for the four-bedroom, six-bathroom house in Pasadena, northeast of downtown Los Angeles.

MAGA RISING!?!

Trump slams 'Third World' raid on his home, says FBI agents rifled through Barron's, Melania's belongings

Former President Donald Trump reacted to the recent FBI raid on his Florida home during a rally on Saturday night by accusing the Biden administration of "Third World" tactics. "The Biden administration invaded the home of their chief political opponent who is absolutely destroying him and everybody else in the polls," Trump said during a rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania on Saturday night.

Prez Speech Rebuked Again

Joe Biden's divide & clunker approach

The speech President Biden gave on Thursday was one he reportedly wanted to give for weeks, but White House staff resisted. Aides didn't think it was the right speech or the right time, which in plain English means they didn't like it. For once, give them credit.

Subtle Change Remembered

'His was the slow way to freedom': Russia says farewell to Mikhail Gorbachev

he Pillar Hall in the House of the Unions is a grand old ballroom where Soviet leaders are put on display when they die. Nearly a century ago, the body of Vladimir Lenin lay in state for three days before his funeral. Stalin and Brezhnev followed.

COVID Crackdown Cont'd

Shenzhen districts locked down as China battles COVID outbreaks

SHENZHEN, China, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Most residents of the Chinese tech hub of Shenzhen went into a weekend lockdown on Saturday as mass COVID-19 testing kicked off in much of the city of 18 million people.

Perspective On Value System

It's raining diamonds across the universe, research suggests

Paris (AFP) - It could be raining diamonds on planets throughout the universe, scientists suggested Friday, after using common plastic to recreate the strange precipitation believed to form deep inside Uranus and Neptune. Scientists had previously theorised that extremely high pressure and temperatures turn hydrogen and carbon into solid diamonds thousands of kilometres below the surface of the ice giants.

Tasty Reporting

Kansas City Black Restaurant Week bringing exposure to several local restaurants

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It was a busy Saturday in the kitchen for District Fish and Pasta House, due in part to Black Restaurant Week. It's a time when many Black-owned restaurants get some extra exposure. "Last year was good, but this year is a little better.

Paddy's Payout?!?

Best Chiefs Bets with Kansas Sports Betting Underway

With the Kansas City Chiefs season just around the corner, there could be an extra incentive for local fans to follow the team even more closely this season. Legal sports betting in Kansas kicked off at noon on Thursday, September 1. The Kansas legislature passed Senate Bill 84, also known as the Kansas Sports Wagering Bill, on April 28.

Forecast For Now

FOX4 Forecast: Stray shower Sunday with sunny Labor Day

A low 20% rain chance will be possible for Sunday morning, mainly from the KC Metro off to the east. The stray rain showers will wind down by midday, with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Temperatures will not be as warm, with highs only in the lower 80s.

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