Kansas City 2023 Memorial Day News Stand: Royals Win, Tribute & MAGA Fight

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Today's Tribute

Veterans honored at National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo - The National World War I Museum and Memorial celebrated Memorial Day with a full slate of events on Monday. Hundreds of veterans and families came out to pay their respects to fallen soldiers through various ceremonies and displays on the grounds.

Good Showing

Ralph Yarl, more walk at brain injury awareness run in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An annual Memorial Day race will raise awareness for the thousands of people in Kansas City who are affected by traumatic brain injuries. That includes a 17-year-old who was shot twice, including once in the head, by a Kansas City homeowner.

Kansas City Leaders Debut

Chamber's 2023 Leadership Missouri class includes 7 from KC area - Kansas City Business Journal

Seven individuals from the Kansas City area have been chosen to be members of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry's 2023 Leadership Missouri class. The 33-member class includes seven people from Kansas City. They are: DeAnn Bennett, property accounting manager at Evergy Inc.

Highway Gunfire Today

One person shot near I-70 in Grain Valley: MSHP

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. - One person was shot Monday near Interstate 70 in Grain Valley, the highway patrol says. Sgt. Andy Bell with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Grain Valley police were called around 11:30 a.m. to a report of a man waving a gun around on the westbound I-70 shoulder.

Prez Supports Troops

Biden recognizes nation's 'sacred obligation' to military families in Memorial Day speech | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day by paying tribute to "those who died so our nation might live" during his annual speech on the day that the US honors those who have served and died in its service.

MAGA Trash Talk

Trump retakes lead from DeSantis in California GOP primary poll

Former President Trump has retaken the lead from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) among California's likely 2024 Republican primary voters, a new poll reveals. In the survey by the University of California-Berkeley Institute of Government Studies (IGS), 44 percent of the Golden State's likely GOP primary voters said they supported Trump, while 26 percent said...

Woke Fishy Stays Winning

'The Little Mermaid' Dominates Memorial Day Box Office With $118 Million Debut

Thirty-five years after the animated story of Ariel, a flame-haired siren of the sea who falls for a prince, charmed audiences, a live-action remake of " The Little Mermaid" dominated the Memorial Day weekend box office. The Disney release is on track to debut to a massive $118 million over the four-day holiday, with $96 million of that coming over the three-day frame.

NUKE ESCALATION NOW!?!

'Nuclear weapons for everyone' who joins Belarus and Russia, Putin ally says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, promised nuclear weapons to any nation that joined Russia and Belarus. The comment came just days after the Belarusian leader confirmed the transfer of Russian nuclear weapons to his country.

Counting American Oligarchs

31 billionaires are worth more than the US Treasury has in cash | CNN Business

Cash levels at the US Treasury are tumbling toward a dangerously low level as Washington waits until the last minute to raise the debt ceiling.

Debt Spinning

Scoop: Dems told to say debt ceiling bill rejects GOP's "extreme demands"

House Democrats' messaging guidance on the newly released debt ceiling bill instructs them to say the legislation rejects "extreme demands" from Republicans, Axios has learned. Why it matters: It is a look at how Democrats plan to counter claims by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)

Jordan's Glory Days

Glamour model Jordan Carver flashes major cleavage on the red carpet

Now this is one way to get you noticed on a red carpet... We've seen a few eye-popping red carpet looks in our time, but we still weren't quite prepared for this fleshy look. Leaving incredibly little to the imagination, glamour model and actress Jordan Carver had her ample cleavage on show in Hollywood yesterday.

Home Team Surges As Weather Heats Up

Royals pitching and offense both dominate in 7-0 shutout of the Cardinals

The Kansas City Royals didn't quite notch the league's first combined perfect game this afternoon, they did something at least as interesting: win a 7-0 shutout versus the evil St. Louis Cardinals while climbing to a record of 17-38. Yes, 17-38. I am not joking.

Forecast For The Week Ahead

Warm conditions and rising humidity continue

EXCLUSIVE LIVE RADAR AND NINE DAY FORECAST SO YOU'LL KNOW FIRST, THIS IS FIRST ALERT WEATHER. ACTUALLY, EVERYONE SHOULD BE VERY PLEASED WITH THE WEATHER, BUT YOU CAN TELL THAT HUMIDITY'S GOING UP JUST A WEE WEE BIT. YOU KNOW, IT'S JUST STARTING TO CREEP UP THIS WEEKEND.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.