Kansas City Lounge: MAGA Strikes Houthis & Local Cleanup

Today we notice actress, producer and hottie Brenda as we take a quick look at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Museum Update Backstory

See Hear: Steve Paul On Rambling Around the Arts | The Nelson-Atkins envisions a bold new step into the future - KC STUDIO

The best architecture makes us feel alive. The way designers shape materials and the space around people can produce a buoyant sensory engagement before we even think about it.

Local Storm Postscript

Wind gusts blow over trees across Kansas City area, one lands on passing car

Blue Springs, Missouri, police said one man is in critical condition after a tree blew over and landed on his car Friday afternoon. It was one of several downed trees as a result of storms.

Political Push Back?!?

KC state senator faces lawsuit alleging assault - but she says she doesn't know plaintiff

The state senator flatly denied the allegations in a text message and phone call with The Star, saying she has never assaulted anyone.

Counting On Returns

It's tax time, and for accountants, that means it's crunch time

The Kansas City accounting world-along with the nation-is facing significant staffing challenges today, AM CPA goes over the changes.

Hip-Hop Call & Response

Tech N9ne felt no pressure creating Kansas City's World Cup Sonic ID, glad people love it

Rapper Tech N9ne wrote Kansas City's World Cup 26 Sonic ID, which FIFA released on Tuesday, and he's thrilled that the song has been well received. Kansas City's is the only one with lyrics.

Celeb Life Lessons

Brenda Song Is "Terrified" to Teach Fiancé Macaulay Culkin How to Drive at Age 44: "I Got to Hire Someone to Do That"

Brenda Song taught her partner Macaulay Culkin some life skills, including how to do laundry and attempting to teach him how to drive.

Iran From Missiles

Trump launches strikes against Yemen's Houthis and warns Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump launched strikes against Yemen's Houthis on Saturday over the group's attacks against ships in the Red Sea, warning if Houthi attacks did not stop "hell will rain down upon you like nothing you have ever seen before."

Arguing La Migra Laws

Venezuelan immigrants sue Trump over order to invoke wartime Alien Enemies Act of 1798

Presidents are given the extraordinary power by the 227-year-old law to order the arrest, detention and deportation of noncitizens who are 14 years or older and come from countries staging an "invasion or predatory incursion" of the U.S.

Dems Still Struggle

'Do something, dammit!': Tim Walz says Democrats need to answer Americans' 'primal scream'

Tim Walz held a town hall in Des Moines as he tours swing districts where vulnerable Republicans are not holding public town halls of their own.

Progressive Push Back

Van Jones on Democrats' 'volcanic anger' with Schumer: 'We need alpha energy'

CNN political commentator Van Jones weighed in on the "volcanic anger" Democrats have with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) after he voted to advance the GOP-backed spending bill, emphasizing the party needs some "alpha energy" and has to push back harder on the changes being executed by the current administration.

Global Ruling Class Shocker

UN judge 'exploited and abused' woman she forced into slavery, court rules

Lydia Mugambe, 49, was found guilty of forcing someone to work and conspiring to breach UK immigration law

More Deets On Eastern Europe Turmoil

Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government.

Holy Land Ransom Note

Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented

CAIRO (AP) - Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements their ceasefire agreement, calling it an "exceptional deal" aimed at getting the truce back on track. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes killed nine people in Gaza including local journalists, medics and a watchdog said.

Vlad Plays For Time

Putin's response to Ukraine ceasefire not good enough, UK PM says, as Kyiv allies seek to pressure Russia | CNN

Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to a US-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine is "not good enough," Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, after hosting a virtual summit aimed at drumming up support for Kyiv and piling pressure on Russia.

Comedian Defines Terms

Bill Maher Returns To 'Anora' Topic And Has Things To Say About The Phrase "Sex Worker Community"

Bill Maher returned to the topic of the Best Picture Oscar winner Anora on Friday's Real Time With Bill Maher.

Another Party Alternative

Brookside St Pat's Parade Happening Tomorrow!

One of Brookside's most cherished events is happening tomorrow-the annual St. Patrick's Day Warm Up Parade. I believe this is the 43rd year for the parade--and every year, it seems more and more people participate. The parade kicks off at 2pm. Dreaming of Green is this year's theme, and yes, there are prizes for participants!...

Chill Before Springtime . . . 

Much cooler and quiet this weekend

After a week of highs in the 70s, northwesterly winds cool us back to highs in the 50s this weekend.

Bhad Bhabie - OG CRASHOUT is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.