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Taste Diverse Local Brew

KC Black LGBTQ icons, stories part of new coffee shop exhibit

Inspired by Kansas City's rich LGBTQ history, a Kansas City-based writer and artist decided to create an exhibit showcasing Black queer history inside a northeast coffee shop.

Dead-Tree Consumer Reporting

A Shocking Welcome: My Encounter with a Rental Scam in Kansas City | P world news network | NewsBreak Original

Moving to a new city is an exciting and nerve-wracking experience. As the new opinion editor of The Kansas City Star, I was eager to embark on this new chapter in my life. Little did I know that my arrival in Kansas City would be marked by an unexpected and disheartening encounter with a rental scam.

2nd Guessing Cellar Dweller

The KC Royals should have called this prospect up Sunday

Admittedly committed to what they're calling an evaluation season, the KC Royals had the chance Sunday to add a third promising minor league prospect to their m

Regretting Cowtown Soccer

Sporting Kansas City's Peter Vermes frustrated after 2-1 loss to LAFC

Sporting Kansas City went into last night's home match against LAFC riding a wave of positivity from their last four matches (3W-1D) but a late banger from LA's veteran striker Carlos Vera sealed their fate in front of over 19,000 fans.

Counting Paddy's Toys

Does Patrick Mahomes own a yacht? A look into Chiefs QB's most valuable possessions

Patrick Mahomes, one of the highest-paid sportsmen in the history of sports, is renowned for leading an extravagant lifestyle.

Apropos Angel Reporting

Look of the Day: Selita Ebanks is a Vision in Stunning White Gown | Essence

Selita Ebanks is giving all of the angelic vibes in this sweeping white gown.

MSM Lets White House To Slide

Media ignores Biden's 'dumb question' slam on reporter after hounding Trump on media attacks

While major outlets seem to give President Biden a pass for ripping journalists, they continuously bashed former President Trump for negative comments towards them.

MAGA Vs. Everybody

Trump's attacks on FBI, DOJ create Senate GOP faultline

Some Republican senators are pumping the brakes on attempts by former President Trump and his allies to villainize the FBI and Department of Justice in the wake of a 37-count indictment against the former president. Trump's attacks on the FBI are becoming a dividing line in the GOP just as his claims of widespread...

STL Shooting Aftermath

10 juveniles shot in downtown St. Louis, one victim dead

St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning.

Brits Offer Best War Reporting

Ukraine war: BBC on the front line as Ukraine attacks Russian trenches

Quentin Sommerville joins troops pushing eastward from a recaptured village in Donetsk.

Far East Agreement?!?

Blinken meets China's Xi Jinping in Beijing visit - DW - 06/19/2023

US officials hope Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China will lower tensions with Beijing. In what was seen as a special gesture, announced at the last minute, the top US diplomat met China's head of state.

Smut Risk Exposed

Pornography consumption linked to serious health issue for men: study

A brand new study has revealed the frightening truth about men who watch pornography on a regular basis.

Off-Season News Now

Arrowheadlines: Chris Jones shares he missed the ring ceremony because he was sick - ending speculation

Chiefs headlines for Monday, June 19

This Week Starts Sweaty

FORECAST: A hot and muggy start to the week, air quality alert still in effect

Today, high temperatures are expected in the upper 80s and lower 90s with heat indices in the lower and middle 90s.

“Lift Every Voice and Sing“ Alicia Keys performance w/ narration by Anthony Mackie is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.