Kansas City Newsroom: MAGA Money & Paper Rebukes Chop

Once again, the lives on the angels inspire us to take another Sunday glimpse at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Fashion Success

How one hard-wearing menswear brand designed a new KC denim story fit for global appeal

"We believe in owning fewer, better garments versus the sort of frenetic pace of fast fashion," said Cameron Niederhauser. "Our whole idea is to maybe spend a little more and have something you'll appreciate more in the long run."

Toy Train For Christmas

KC Streetcar Holiday Jam ft. Liney Blu

KC Streetcar Holiday Jam 2024 with FREE live music on board the KC Streetcar on Saturday afternoons and Tuesday evenings from Saturday, Nov. 30 through Saturday, Dec. 21.

Newspaper Still Hates Local Football Tradition

Fan calls out NFL for fining Patrick Mahomes over gesture but ignoring 'tomahawk chop' | Opinion

The Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes got fined for making a gesture but the NFL doesn't address 'tomahawk chop,' a racial slur and violent gesture.

Angel In Peril

Victoria's Secret Model and Family Kidnapped in Brazil

A New York-based former Victoria's Secret model and her family were kidnapped at gunpoint and held in a shack in Brazil, as police hunt the people behind the crime. Luciana Curtis, her husband and their 11-year-old daughter were seized upon by masked men as they left a restaurant in Alto da Lapa, an upscale neighborhood in the West Zone in Sao Paulo.

White House Reaches Out

Biden's Angola visit to focus on US investments, regional partnerships in Africa

Biden's visit, scheduled for Dec. 2 through Dec. 4, will begin with a bilateral meeting with Angolan President João Lourenço in the capital of Luanda

Meet MAGA G-Man

Kash Patel: Trump nominates ex-aide to lead FBI

In his memoir, Patel called for eradicating "government tyranny" within the FBI by firing its top ranks.

Trade Talk Gets Tougher

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency | CNN Politics

President-elect Donald Trump said he would require countries that are part of BRICS - a China- and Russia-backed group of emerging economies - to commit to not creating new currency or face 100% tariffs during his administration.

Europe Doubles Down Against Vlad

'The EU wants Ukraine to win this war': who is its new chief diplomat Kaja Kallas?

She stepped down as Estonia's prime minister to take up foreign policy role replacing tough talker Josep Borrell

Holy Land Fight Cont'd

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill two aid workers

Israel said it killed a militant who took part in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.

Opposition Hits Below Belt?!?

Pete Hegseth's mother's email stirs backlash: "Despicably low"

A report into a 2018 email sent by Hegseth's mother sparked social media debate on Friday.

Funny Money Rallies For MAGA

Bitcoin flirts with $100k as crypto industry rallies for Trump

Bitcoin has blasted through a series of record highs since President-elect Trump's election victory as the crypto industry anticipates a significant shift in federal policy. The price of one bitcoin neared $100,000 this week, rising more than 40 percent since the reelection of Trump, who has pledged to be the most pro-crypto president and make...

Royal Message Arrives

Kate sends emotional Christmas message of 'love, not fear'

The Princess of Wales writes of the need for mutual support ahead of her carol concert next week.

Scripture Stays Winning

Sales of Bibles Are Booming, Fueled by First-Time Buyers and New Versions

Publishers attribute a 22% jump in Bible sales this year to rising anxiety, a search for hope, or highly focused marketing and designs.

El Papa Marks History

Pope hopes to visit Turkey in 2025 to mark 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea

Pope Francis says he hopes to travel to Turkey next year to commemorate the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Christianity's first ecumenical council.

Suspected Dotte Dirty Cop Trial Preview

Jury selection begins for long-awaited trial of disgraced ex-KCKPD officer Roger Golubski

The former Kansas City, Kansas police detective will go on trial in Topeka on allegations of raping women & girls while on duty 20 years ago.

Grigs Gives Forecast . . . 

Sunshine returns Sunday

Next 3 days will be very cold despite having sunshine

The Black Crowes - She Talks To Angels is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.