Kansas City Burn: Royals Streak Hits Lucky 7 & Telework Crackdown

For our late night and early morning guest . . . We just want to play catch-up and share some of the headlines we're watching before the weekend.

We reserve the right to revisit some of these topics but for now  . . . Just want to offer a few late night clicks for our insomniac guests.

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Home Team Stays Winning

Seven in a row! Royals top Phillies 7-5

Another Bobby blast puts him in the 20/30 club again.

Consequences For Fanboi Begin

'ChiefsAholic' makes first appearance in Kansas City federal court

Xaviar Babudar had his first local court date Friday at the Charles E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse on federal charges for bank theft and transporting stolen property across state lines.

Show-Me Courthouse Inspection

Missouri auditor announces 'initial review' of Jackson County assessment process

Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick's office announced Friday afternoon plans to conduct an "initial review" of Jackson County's assessment process.

Tragic Aftermath

Second teenager wounded in July double shooting in Kansas City dies from injuries

Angel Macias, 15, was declared dead on Friday morning, according to Kansas City police.

Police Work In The Dotte

Kansas City, Kan. police solve 100% of homicides committed so far in 2023

The Kansas City, Kansas police department has solved 100 percent of the homicides committed in the city so far in 2023.

Starting Weekend Stroll

Sara Sampaio showcases her impressively toned legs in West Hollywood

Sara Sampaio was pictured at a friend's birthday party at Casa Madera in West Hollywood on Thursday evening. The 32-year-old fashion industry personality made quite the impression.

White House Seyz: Back To Work

Biden to "aggressively" push to reduce remote work for federal employees

It's the president's most overt push yet to get federal employees to return to their offices.

More MAGA Accusations

Trump to slam Biden and 'protectors' for 2024 'election interference' after Jan. 6 charges in Alabama speech

Former President Trump is expected to blast President Biden as the "most incompetent and corrupt president in U.S. history," and slam his "protectors" and the "rabid" prosecutors who he says are engaging in 2024 "election interference" after indicting him three times this year.

Veep Declines Discussion

Harris says she won't debate DeSantis on new Black history standards in Florida

In Orlando, Vice President Harris rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' invitation for a discussion about the state's new curriculum on slavery, calling it an "unnecessary" debate.

Free Money FAIL

Lawsuit filed to stop new student loan income-driven repayment plan

The New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA) filed a lawsuit on Friday against the Biden administration's new student loan income-driven repayment (IDR) plan. The lawsuit comes after the Department of Education launched a beta website this week for the Saving on Valuable Education (SAVE) application, the new IDR plan the White House has dubbed the "most...

War In Europe Turns Into Grind

Ukraine counter-offensive two months in: Can it still succeed?

Ukrainian troops have advanced, at most, about 10 miles in two key areas. Is the counter-offensive working?

Hawk Talk Fact Check

Tim Scott's Senate record doesn't match his tough talk on China

The South Carolina senator is talking tough on the campaign trail, but has used his powerful committee perch to water down U.S.-China investment rules in Washington.

South Of Border Reaches To Sky

Drought-stricken Mexico is turning to a controversial technology to make it rain | CNN

Mexico is attempting to seed its clouds to produce more rainfall - a controversial strategy that many scientists remain skeptical of.

New York Tech Drama Erupts

Twitch streamer's giveaway draws huge crowds to Union Square in New York City | CNN

Large crowds gathered at New York City's Union Square Friday afternoon for a giveaway promised by social media star Kai Cenat.

Stepping Up Equity Against Diva

Lizzo's former back-up dancers brand her 'fat-phobic'

Lizzo's back-up dancers are continuing to speak up against the singer, after fling a lawsuit over an alleged hostile workplace environment and claims of weight shaming and sexual harassment.

Ladies Rethink Hookup Culture

For Women, Is Casual Sex Ever Really Worth It?

"This, I thought, is the sort of sexual experience I am supposed to be having. It will be fun. Hilarious. Liberating. And it was. For about 25 minutes."

Carry On, Carry On . . . 

Photos: Kansas (the band) rock an extended set at The Midland

Kansas. // photo by Chris Ortiz On a Thursday night, July 27, in Kansas City, Missouri, a momentous event was to unfold that, at the time, no one would have imagined. To start with, as my time in Kansas City started to end, Thursday being my last day in the Metro and my next to last day in the State...

Clever Merch For A Change

Get your "Just Do Witt" t-shirt from BreakingT

Get a t-shirt that celebrates one of the hottest players in baseball!

Be Careful Crossing Gold Ghetto

Police: Bicyclist struck in Overland Park dies from injuries

Police in Overland Park said Friday that a 41-year-old bicyclist has died from injuries in a collision earlier this week.

90s Never Left . . . 

At Starlight, 'Jagged Little Pill' Is a Rollicking, Angsty Nostalgia Fest - KC STUDIO

It's been nearly 30 years since Alanis Morissette's iconic pop-rock angst album Jagged Little Pill dropped but its songs, and the emotions and messages they hold, are as impactful as ever.

Forecast For Now . . . 

Rainy morning with chance of more storms tonight

Rainy morning with chance of more storms tonight

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.