Kansas City Pins: Build Up, Tracking Economy, Holy Land War Reports & MAGA Over GOP

Tonight we note the all the top "performers" from Brazzers seem to be in the holiday spirit at their recent bowling party which inspires us to to once again check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

KC Helps Old School Soldiers

'It's a Godsend': Fisher House Kansas City brings hope to families as their loved ones receive medical care

Fisher House a the Kansas City VA provides military and veteran families a place to stay for free, while a loved one is in the hospital. It has given the hope during a tough time.

Home Team Unplugged?!?

Royals could need new TV deal amid Bally Sports bankruptcy

With Bally Sports parent Diamond Sports Group shutting down in 2024, the Kansas City Royals could soon be looking for a new broadcast partner.

More Housing For The Dotte

New KCK affordable rate apartments to feature community built around urban agriculture

This apartment complex near downtown Kansas City, Kansas, will feature gardens and orchards for residents to grow their own food.

Building Downtown Dreams

Blue KC soon will start building out 1400KC offices for downtown HQ [RENDERINGS] - Kansas City Business Journal

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City enlisted an architect and engaged a steering committee of employees to help design its future office headquarters at 1400KC. The company now has filed for a big tenant finish permit to help build out the space ahead of its planned relocation by early 2025.

Sounding Off Scheduled

Don't miss the top concerts, festivals coming to Kansas City area in 2024

From Bad Bunny to Morgan Wallen, Olivia Rodrigo to New Kids on the Block, there are dozens of acts coming to the Kansas City area in 2024.

Love Advice From Pro

Pornstar Angela White explains the most important thing men can do in the bedroom

Adult film star Angela White has explained the most important thing men can do in the bedroom with a partner

Prez Stays On Track In Sin City

Biden heads to Las Vegas to showcase $8.2B for 10 major rail projects

President Joe Biden is heading to Las Vegas to showcase $8.2 billion in funding for 10 major passenger rail projects across the country

Will 1st Son Be Persuaded?!?

Republicans pressure Hunter Biden to testify next week as House prepares to vote on formalizing impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden

The House Oversight Committee says it will begin contempt of Congress proceedings if Hunter Biden does not appear for a deposition on Dec. 13.

MAGA ALMOST Silenced

Appeals court upholds key provisions of Trump gag order in federal Jan. 6 case

An appeals court largely upheld a gag order limiting former President Trump's statements as he faces federal prosecution for seeking to block the transfer of power, broadening his ability to attack special counsel Jack Smith while leaving in place limitations on other parties. The ruling from a three-judge panel of the D.C.

Box Store Boss Offers EPIC Cash Endorsement 

Home Depot co-founder endorses Nikki Haley, says Trump's time 'has come and gone'

Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone told "Your World" he will be endorsing former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley for president in 2024.

GOP CAN'T STOP MAGA!!!

The Stop Trump Effort Has Been Abysmal

A vast array of GOP power brokers detest and disdain the former president. So why are they keeping so quiet?

Numbers Game Cont'd

US Labor Market Defies Slowdown Forecasts in Broad Strengthening

(Bloomberg) -- The US labor market unexpectedly strengthened in November with pickups in employment and wages, tempering bets the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year . . .

Lobbying For More War Cash

Ukraine's imposing top lawmaker launches a charm offensive in DC

The first thing apparent about Ruslan Stefanchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Parliament, is his imposing size. Dressed in all-black, military-style fatigues, Stefanchuk was a towering figure this week standing next to American officials and lawmakers who barely reached his shoulders. In his first trip to Washington this past week, Stefanchuk held meetings with the...

Holy Land War Stripped Down

Images from Gaza show Israeli soldiers detaining dozens of men stripped to underwear | CNN

Images from Gaza circulating on social media Thursday showed a mass detention by the Israeli military of men who were made to strip to their underwear, kneel on the street, wear blindfolds, and pack into the cargo bed of a military vehicle.

Witness Future Conflict 

Israeli defense minister predicts 2 more months of war, then 'mop up'

Israel's war with Hamas is expected to continue at its current intensity for two more months, followed by what an official called multiple months of "mop up" operations.

Choosing Gun Rights After Terrorists Attack

Israel wants civilians to arm up. Gun permit applications are soaring.

Israelis trusted the army and police to protect them. The Hamas attack has shaken that faith.

Far East Oppression Intensifies

China's Xi goes full Stalin with purge

In a sign of instability in Beijing's top ranks, foreign policy and defense officials are vanishing as Xi roots out perceived enemies.

Love Story Concludes

Ryan O'Neal, 'Paper Moon' and 'Love Story' actor, dies at 82

Ryan O'Neal, the famed actor who sprang onto the scene with his starring role in "Love Story" in the early 1970s, has died, his son said.

Magazine Mind Games Exposed

30 Times Cosmopolitan Had The Worst Dating And Sex Advice, So Bad They Ended Up On This Group

You're having trouble dating? Well, that's obviously because you've never analyzed potential partners' favorite dipping sauces!

Soccer Kick-Off Debuts

Matches set for Copa America in Kansas City for 2024

Tickets for the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 will be made available starting in mid-January.

Getting Down To Biz In JoCo

Olathe woman's side hustle turns into city's newest storefront

A woman-owned business in Olathe is celebrating its grand opening on Saturday. The storefront is years in the making.

Serving Midtown Kansas City

Lazia's Aaron Cross Wells-Morgan talks inspiration in The Pitch Questionnaire

Photo courtesy of Crossroads Hotel A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Aaron Cross Wells-Morgan worked in fine dining establishments all over the country and learned from Michelin-star chefs. In Kansas City, he's been the executive chef at Cafe Provence, Grand Street Dining, Verbena, and The Market at Meadowbrook.

Sweet Spot Down By River

Donutology plans grand opening at new location in River Market trolley - Kansas City Business Journal

Donut lovers will have a new place to get their sugar fix when Donutology opens its second location. The Kansas City company plans a grand opening Dec. 9-10 at its new spot in the River Market trolley.

Kansas City Winter Is Coming

WEATHER BLOG: Nick Bender says a change in the sky, and in temperatures, is coming

Colder air behind the front will knock temperatures back to December reality over the weekend

Tate McRae - run for the hills is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.