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Cold Didn't Kill Canine Threat

Veterinarians warn dog owners of rise in parvovirus cases due to warmer winter

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Springtime weather brings concerns for dog owners. Veterinarians say parvovirus, which primarily targets puppies, is a bigger problem than usual, after a winter season that wasn't cold enough to kill every virus, including some that affect our dogs.


Golden Ghetto Gunfire Kills

Victim dies from injuries after gunfight outside Overland Park hotel

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - One victim of a gunfight May 6 outside an Overland Park hotel died from injuries, the Overland Park Police Department announced Wednesday. Police identified the victim as Damon Payton, of Chicago, Illinois. OPPD said a suspect in the shooting has been identified but is not in custody.


Labor Crisis Hits Local Shores

Jackson County in need of lifeguards to oversee its 2 public beaches

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jackson County is in need of lifeguards to help keep its two lake beaches open at Longview Lake and Blue Springs Lake. According to the county's parks and rec department, the county has been fighting through an ongoing lifeguard shortage over the past three years.


Excellent Baller Aftermath

Royals stun San Diego in 5-4 thriller

After nearly being no-hit last night, the Royals bounced back with a thrilling 5-4 victory on Tuesday against the Padres. The win snaps a four-game slide that began last Friday in Milwaukee. As mentioned in the opening graph, Kansas CIty's offensive woes were alarming on Monday.


Tech Trouble Reconsidered

KC-area AI companies weigh in on industry, regulation

It's been seen in movies, music and interacted with in real life. Artificial intelligence has dominated the headlines.Shekhar Gupta has been involved with AI for 20 years, his company uses the tech to predict early disease in livestock and other animals.


Sporting Trans Glam Debated

Sports Illustrated faces backlash for naming transgender female pop star Kim Petras as swimsuit cover model

Sports Illustrated came under fire on Monday for using Kim Petras, a transgender female pop star, as one of its cover models for the Swimsuit Edition. It was Petras' first time on the cover of the Swimsuit Edition. Petras joined Martha Stewart, Megan Fox and Brooks Nader as the other cover models for this year's magazine.


White House Stalls Debt Fight

Biden heads for a summit in Japan, leaving a looming crisis at home

HIROSHIMA, Japan - President Joe Biden is headed to a summit meeting in Japan meant to unify allies against threats from Russia and China, leaving behind an unresolved fight over the debt ceiling that showcases the disunity surrounding American politics.


MAGA Trolls Opposition

Trump taunts DeSantis over Craft's loss in Kentucky GOP race: 'Ron's magic is GONE!'

Former President Trump took a victory lap Wednesday, taunting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) after two of the governor's endorsees lost their races Tuesday night. Trump endorsed Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron (R), who beat out DeSantis-backed former U.N. Ambassador Kelly Craft in the state's GOP gubernatorial primary.


Battlefield Tech Debated

Did Russia destroy a US Patriot missile defense system? 'Impossible': Live updates

Ukraine on Wednesday dismissed claims that a U.S.-built Patriot missile defense system had been destroyed by Russian missiles during a barrage effectively fended off near Kyiv. Moscow claimed it used a hypersonic Kinzhal missile to destroy the system during an overnight strike earlier this week. U.S.


Money Talks

How the debt ceiling showdown could play into China's hands and weaken US global power | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden's pledge to the world that "America is back" after a period of political turbulence is looking a little shaky after a debt showdown with Republicans forced him to shorten an Asia-Pacific trip designed to showcase US power amid a challenge from China.


Royal Close Call Redux

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Involved in 'Near Catastrophic Car Chase' by Paparazzi in New York City

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were involved in a "near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi" in New York City. A spokesperson for the couple said in a statement to PEOPLE, "Last night, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Ms. Ragland were involved in a near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi.


Mum Shares Intimate Deets

I may be a single mom but sex is my top priority - here's my body count

It's the reason she became a mom in the first place, after all. Single mother Emily Deeley says she's been slut-shamed by online trolls after declaring that sex is the "most important" thing in her life - but she's refusing to back down from her belief.


Carbs Earn Hipster Love

Dish & Drink KC: Pastry overload at Tous Les Jours and botanical beverages at Café Corazón

Strawberry Croissant at Tous Les Jours. // Photo by Lauren Textor Treat yourself at Tous Les Jours When I'm having a busy, difficult week, I refuse to just push through it. This results from years of therapy and an active dislike of hustle culture. I need my little treats.


Forecast For Now . . . 

Soak up the sun for the next few days in the metro

Hide Transcript Show Transcript BEAUTIFUL MORNING, RIGHT? I MEAN, IT'S WONDERFUL. I MEAN, IT'S A LITTLE ON THE COOL SIDE. WE HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF FOG THAT'S GOING TO DISSIPATE SHORTLY AFTER SUNRISE. YOU'RE GOING HAVE A LOT OF SUN FOR TODAY. IT'S GOING TO BE WARM DAYS TODAY.

Shakira - Acróstico is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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