Kansas City Highlights: Summer Daze & Veep Now Official Candidate

For a hot second we were surprised to see that model, actress & influencer hottie Gigi is still in the game and right now her body of work inspires this latest peek into pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Booze Hounds Beg For Attention

Nation's best dog bar planning new tricks in KC after fetching top award, summer funding round

"There's definitely a sense of groundswell that's happening now," said David Hensley. "There's renewed energy with new team members coming in and certainly the funding helps us be able to do certain things that we've been wanting to tackle for a while that's going to help us with growth."

New Captive Duo Debut

Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium welcomes two new baby pups

The KC Zoo invites customers to visit the new pups and their family in the Africa section near the lion habitat.

Infrastructure FAIL Across Bridge

Water main break forcing changes in operations at North Kansas City Hospital

A boil order is in place for all city water customers

Home Team Winning Ways

Did Bobby Witt Jr. just have the best month ever by a Royals hitter?

The kid has been on FIRE.

Advanced Beer Pong Redux

Pickleball Pros and Amateurs to Play Side by Side in Overland Park - IN Kansas City Magazine

When the pickleball world converges on the Kansas City metro August 6-11, hobbyists will get the opportunity to learn from the pros-and play alongside them. From August 7 to 11, Kansas City Elite Tennis and Wellness facility in Overland Park will host two massive pickleball events on neighboring courts: the amateur United Pickleball Kansas State...

Celeb Fashions Snaps

Gigi Hadid, 29, wears tiny string bikini in very raunchy shoot

Gigi Hadid flashed her abs and cleavage for a raunchy shoot for Dilara X Heaven by Marc Jacobs.

New Friends Paused By Prez

Biden admin halts migrant flights to US from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela due to fraud

The Biden administration is halting a program that has already flown nearly half a million migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela into the US due to allegations of rampant fraud, The Post has learned.

MAGA Shares Fiery Metaphor

Trump vows to 'unleash hell' on Harris at Atlanta rally

Former President Trump vowed to "unleash hell" at his rally Saturday in Atlanta, targeting his new opponent, Vice President Harris, just days after thousands rallied for her in Georgia. "24 HOURS U...

DNC Makes It Official

Kamala Harris secures the 2024 Democratic nomination

It is just weeks before the party's convention in Chicago later this month.

In Defense Of Working Dialects

Analysis: Donald Trump questioning Kamala Harris' race shows he doesn't understand code-switching

Kamala Harris and other politicians of color have often had to code-switch, or purposely adjust their speech style and expression to optimize relatability and ensure their message had cultural resonance.

White House Pardon Awaits?!?

Hunter Biden to be sentenced Nov. 13 after conviction on federal gun charges

Hunter Biden, President Biden's son, is set to be sentenced on Nov. 13 for his conviction on federal gun charges

Socialism Starts Out West

California Regulators Propose Gov't Takeover Of Oil Refineries To Stave Off Energy Crisis

California regulators have proposed a variety of government forays into the petroleum industry in order to combat future energy price surges

White House Warns Holy Land

Biden warns Netanyahu against escalation as risk of regional war grows

Biden and his top aides are deeply frustrated by the fallout from Israel's assassinations.

Escaping Eastern Europe

Ukraine's desperate need for soldiers spurs exodus of young men

Since 2022, Ukraine has barred most military-age men from leaving the country. As a result, the number seeking to cross the border illegally has soared

Gaming Dress Code

Egypt's women's beach volleyball team slams French hijab ban after Olympic match | CNN

Members of Egypt's women's beach volleyball team have spoken out against France's hijab ban for its athletes after competing in an Olympic beach volleyball match.

Foul Mouth Guide For Lovers

How to Talk Dirty During Sex Without Feeling Cringey

Anyone can learn how to talk dirty with these expert tips for asking questions, narrating how you feel, directing a partner, role-playing a fantasy, and more.

Local Cinematic Spin

Boulevard Drive-In to show double feature of 'Twister' and 'Twisters' in August

Boulevard Drive-In Theatre in Kansas City, Kansas will be showing a double feature of the 1996 movie "Twister" followed by "Twisters"

Lady Ballers Bounce Ahead

Photos: KC Current run rampant in 4-1 victory over Club Tigre at Summer Cup

With a 4-1 win over Tigres last night, the Current has claimed a place in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup Semifinals this Tuesday, August 6. Goals from midfielders Lo'eau LaBonta and Debinha, defender Ellie Wheeler and 18-year-old midfielder Claire Hutton's first professional goal, contributed to a dominant win over the 2023 Liga MX Femenil champions.

Super Bowl Champ Scores Highlight Reel Already

Patrick Mahomes Completed the Most Ridiculous Pass at Chiefs Training Camp

This throw was absurd, even for the two-time MVP's standards.

Tasty Summer Fare Endures

Bar Medici reminds diners why great hospitality is worth paying for - Kansas City Magazine

With fine dining more expensive than ever, the experience of being waited on, choosing the perfect wine and relishing food we didn't have to prepare is indeed a luxury.

Scorching Interlude . . . 

More comfortable summer temperatures for the weekend

Temperatures surge to near 100 degrees early next week

Khalid - Heatstroke is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.