Kansas City News Slice: Pretending To Watch Ted Lasso Amid Russian Missile Attacks

Tonight we admire the social skills of influencer, model and all around hottie Siri as we take yet another peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Sounds Like Summer

Your Guide to Kansas City Concerts in June - In Kansas City

The calendar has flipped to June, and our live-music calendar has moved into our many outdoor venues. This month's recommendations included an annual two-day outdoor festival, a taco fest with a heavy dose of prime hip-hop, and shows at our finest amphitheater. If indoors is your preference, there are plenty of those, too.

Dangerous Traffic Sends Family Flying

Woman and 5-year-old child struck by car and projected several feet across KC roadway

A woman and a 5-year-old child suffered life threatening injuries after being struck by a car Friday night, according to Kansas City police. Officers responded to a 10:01 p.m. crash near Blue River and the eastbound lanes of Interstate 435, according to Sgt. Jacob Becchina, a spokesman for the department.

Home Team Bounces Back

Kansas City Current end 5-game losing skid. Here's what changed in win vs. NC Courage

The Kansas City Current returned to their winning ways on Saturday night, ending their five-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the North Carolina Courage at Children's Mercy Park. In what was a more patient approach, the Current (3-7-0) let the Courage have more of the possession in the first half.

Neighborhood Smorgasbord

Businesses Welcome KC Neighbors to Taste, Tour the Northeast

Kansas Citians can travel the world without leaving the city's Northeast, said Bobbi Baker, detailing plans for Friday's Taste & Tour event that showcases flavors from across the globe. "With this particular tour, you never have to leave (Independence) Avenue," said Baker, president and CEO of the Northeast Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.

Hipster Threads Debut

Kansas City teacher's 'Ted Lasso' merch continues to sell big as popular series ends

Sales of Brendan Curran's "Ted Lasso"-themed T-shirt soared when Jason Sudeikis, Curran's Shawnee Mission West basketball teammate, wore them on the Emmy award-wining series. He also wore them off the set while promoting the show. Curran expects sales to keep growing with the expansion into "Ted Lasso" merchandise.

Actress Fights For Her Art

Siri Dahl Says OnlyFans Bans Tags For Fisting and Pegging: "Some Exec At Mastercard Has a Fear of Things in His Butt"

Netflix's Pornhub documentary, Money Shot: The Pornhub Story , isn't filled with as many revealing moments as you might expect. That said, the film, which was directed by Suzanne Hillinger, does provide insight into how two 2018 laws, passed under former president Donald Trump, made life extremely difficult for sex workers providing legal, consenting pornography online.

White House Plays Debt Hero

Playbook: Biden milks the debt ceiling deal for 2024

SPOTTED: Rep. MAXWELL FROST (D-Fla.) hopping on stage with Paramore to sing their hit song "Misery Business" at Capital One Arena last night. While on stage, Frost said: "F--- RON DeSANTIS" and "F--- fascism."

MAGA Term Double Take

Trump trashed the US military for becoming 'woke' a few hours after claiming he actually hates that term

Donald Trump spent some of Thursday complaining about calling things "woke." His objection - based on the idea that the term is poorly understood - did not last long. Later on Thursday he was back to using it liberally to trash the US military.

Content Controversy Erupts

Twitter head for trust and safety resigns after Elon Musk criticizes handling of transgender content

Twitter's head of trust and safety confirmed her resignation Friday after owner Elon Musk complained on the platform about the company's handling of transgender content, specifically a documentary called, "What is a Woman?" Musk was responding to complaints from Daily Wire co-CEO Jeremy Boreing, who said on the platform that Twitter was suppressing posts about the documentary, claiming some of its contents as hate speech.

European Barrage Begins

Kyiv missile strikes: Tracking the rise of Russian attacks

The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has been repeatedly hit by missiles and drones over the past few weeks. Most of the attacks come at night. In central Kyiv, Nataliya Lyashchenko has lost count of the number of times where the sound of air sirens, drones and missiles have stopped her sleeping.

Far East Flexes Again

Chinese warship comes within yards of US destroyer in latest act of aggression in Taiwan Strait: report

A Chinese warship reportedly came within 150 yards of hitting the USS Chung-Hoon on Saturday while the U.S. aircraft carrier was conducting joint exercises with Canada in the Taiwan Strait. The incident occurred as U.S.-Chinese tensions remain high in the South China Sea.

Inside Look At Gwynny Gear

Gwyneth Paltrow peddles Goop anal sex toy - as a Father's Day gift

Gwyneth Paltrow once said that she'd "rather die" than let her kids eat Cup-a-Soup, but it looks like she has no hesitations about a Father's Day sex toy. In a new gift guide for Father's Day posted on her infamous wellness website, Goop, the health halcyon includes a $219 prostate vibrator for daddy dearest.

Home Team Stays Losing

Sloppy play leads to 6-4 Royals loss

A five-run first inning was too much to overcome for the Royals in a sloppy 6-4 loss to the Rockies on Saturday afternoon. Daniel Lynch labored in the first inning, but was not helped by errors and miscues by his defenders.

Kansas City Temp Shift

FORECAST: Very warm and humid but expect it to be less humid and slightly cooler by next week

Another very warm and humid day on tap for Sunday with temperatures topping out in the upper 80s to low 90s by the afternoon. An isolated shower or storm can't be ruled out during the peak heating of the day, but severe weather is not expected.

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