Kansas City Twirl: Lessons In Political Cash & MAGA Dictatorship Denied

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Double Header But Still Nobody Cares About Soccer . . . 

2 Kansas City-area soccer venues selected to host Copa America games next summer

Two international soccer games are coming next summer to the Kansas City area, which is the only metropolitan area to have two venues selected to host Copa America games.

Doggie Fate Debated

Kansas breeder sues Olathe pet owner for defamation after sick dog dies

In spite of her grief, she's the one who gets sued, after she used Facebook to see if other dog owners using the breeder had experienced similar issues.

Show-Me Broke-Ass State Of Affairs

Missouri government leaders project flat state tax revenue for next fiscal year

(The Center Square) - Missouri taxpayers won't be providing state government leaders with additional tax revenue for the upcoming fiscal year. Republican Gov. Mike Parson, entering his final ye...

Here's How Profs Cash Out

KU, MU faculty and administrators donate vastly more to Democrats than Republicans | Opinion

The huge imbalance of where educators' political dollars go leads parents to worry their children will be indoctrinated instead of educated.

College Degree Value Declines

Park University in Missouri lays off faculty, cuts programs amid sharp enrollment drop

The university also said it will eliminate three graduate degree programs and about a dozen total majors, certificates, concentrations and minors.

Hottie Tactics Stay Winning

'Baywatch' actress Charlotte McKinney shares unique strategy for social media trolls

Charlotte McKinney, an actress with 2.3 million Instagram followers, is pursuing stand-up comedy. She is also appearing in the new Logan Hollowell diamond campaign.

White House Doubts Persist

Lots of governors think that Biden needs to be attending way more groundbreakings on infrastructure law projects to push back on the idea he's too old to govern

"I would be doing those morning, noon and night," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy told The New York Times of boosting visibility with voters.

MAGA Fear Rebuked

Trump, allies fire back at media warnings of second-term dictatorship

Headlines blaring warnings about how a second Trump presidency could slip toward dictatorship on Monday prompted a stiff pushback from allies of the ex-president, who is topping GOP primary polls just weeks before the Iowa caucuses. The Washington Post, The Atlantic and The New York Times each published stories referencing a "Trump dictatorship" in recent...

Supreme Tax Hike?!?

Supreme Court hears a case that experts say could wreak havoc on the tax code

A couple who owned a controlling interest in a foreign corporation argue that a controversial Trump-era tax is unconstitutional under the Sixteenth Amendment.

Don't Say Gay But Alleged Bi-Sexual Three Way Okay?!?

Florida GOP Chair, Whose Wife Co-Founded Moms for Liberty, Accused of Sexual Assault amid Ménage à Trois Scandal

Christian Ziegler - the chair of Florida's Republican Party and the husband of one of the driving forces behind the state's divisive 'Don't Say Gay' legislation - is under active criminal investigation after being accused of sexual battery by a woman who claims she was involved in a relationship with him and his wife.

Meet The Deuces

4 Republicans qualify for fourth 2024 presidential debate | CNN Politics

Four candidates have qualified for the fourth GOP presidential primary debate taking place Wednesday night in Alabama, the Republican National Committee announced Monday.

Standing Up For Taylor

Jason Kelce's Wife Kylie Shows Subtle Support for Taylor Swift Over Joe Alwyn Rumors - E! Online

Kylie Kelce showed some love for Taylor Swift after the singer's rep shut down rumors that she and ex Joe Alwyn got married during their six-year romance.

Eastern Europe Double Down Required?!?

White House warns it is 'out of money and nearly out of time' to aid Ukraine

Government has already gone through $111bn in military aid for Ukraine and urges Congress to approve additional funding

Insider Israel Attack Trading?!?

Some traders appear to have anticipated October 7 Hamas attack, research finds | CNN Business

Bets against the value of Israeli companies spiked in the days before the October 7th Hamas attacks, suggesting some traders may have had advance knowledge of the looming terror attack and profited off it, according to new research released Monday.

Frasier Favors MAGA

Kelsey Grammer's BBC interview cut short after Donald Trump remarks, host claims

A BBC host claims Kelsey Grammer's interview with the British broadcaster was cut short after he voiced his support for former President Donald Trump.

CLEAVE HER ALONE!!!

I have naturally massive boobs & it's a struggle, I'm told to 'put them away'

A LARGE-CHESTED woman has shared the comments she often receives. From judgemental women to creepy men, she revealed some of the remarks she has heard about her body. In her video, Alice Jarvis (@a...

Savor Sharing Season

Local Chefs Release Family Recipes to Support Food Assistance - IN Kansas City Magazine

Help provide food assistance to people experiencing food insecurity this season simply by sending a holiday card. Harvesters' holiday tribute cards are released every year, featuring the family recipes of local chefs. This year's collection of contributors includes Bradley Gilmore of Lula's Southern Cookhouse, Pam Liberda of Waldo Thai, and Scott Martinez of Hope Faith....

Weather Spike Right Now . . . 

Temperatures are rising along with the wind this week

There are decreasing clouds on Monday night, with lows in the mid-30s

Bahamas - I'm Still is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.