Kansas City Link Pool: Celebrating Diversity & American Social Credit Score Emerges

This morning we're inspired by celeb billionaire divas to keep plugging away at our lil corner of the Internets in order to share pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Like It Or Not: Local Diversity Celebrations

A Midwestern Mosaic: 12 Cultural Festivals in Kansas City - IN Kansas City Magazine

If you've been to Kansas City Irish Fest and the Ethnic Enrichment Festival, you've experienced just a pinch from the blend of cultural festivals in KC.

Just More JoCo Cash

Overland Park leaders eager to approve $250 million subsidy for Black & Veatch - The Sentinel

Overland Park City Council wants to subsidize a Black & Veatch expansion into real estate.

Economic Leftovers

Jack in the Box closes all locations in the Kansas City area

All Jack in the Box locations have closed across the Kansas City area.

Monument To Local Cash

Built for $15,000 in 1907, this landmark KC bridge is still standing tall

This Kansas City bridge stills carry traffic. The view from the bridge drew high praise when it was built in 1907.

Meet Midtown Neighbors

Nour's extends flavor of 39th Street's 'restaurant row' to long-vacant neighborhood cafe

Chef Marwan Chebaro's vision brings new life to the restaurant spot atop the Park 39 welcome center in Midtown, which previously housed Plexpod Westport Commons and dining concepts like The Sundry and Canteen. The fare: Lebanese cuisine with a side of community.

Reality Star Fit Check . . . 

Kendall & Kylie Wore Revealing Sheer Looks From Kylie's Brand

Kendall Jenner supported little sister Kylie at a celebration for her clothing brand Khy's collection with Dilara Fındıkoğlu.

Billionaire Bemoans MAGA

Elon Musk 'disappointed' by Donald Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

As the former Doge chief, Musk had worked to reduce government spending which he says this bill contradicts.

Cash Can't Buy Bench

Democrats say their problems run much deeper than money

Democrats outraised and outspent President Trump in 2024, underscoring how money wasn't the party's biggest problem in its loss of power last year, according to several strategists, big-dollar dono...

Uncle Sam Stalks FB?!?

Trump administration halting student visa appointments ahead of "expanded social media vetting"

The Trump administration is planning to expand social media screenings for international students applying for visas.

Vlad Sets Terms

Exclusive: Putin, for Ukraine peace, wants a pledge to halt NATO enlargement, sources say

President Vladimir Putin's conditions for ending the war in Ukraine include a demand that Western leaders pledge in writing to stop enlarging NATO eastwards and lift a chunk of sanctions on Russia, according to three Russian sources with knowledge of the negotiations.

Nuke Talk Cont'd

Iran might accept U.S. IAEA inspectors if nuclear deal reached

Iran might allow the U.N. atomic watchdog to send U.S. inspectors to Iranian sites if Tehran's talks with Washington succeed, Iran's nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami said on Wednesday.

Gig Economy End Game Still Beats Waiting Tables

A brutal job market drove Gen Zers into sex work. Now they don't see a way out.

Gen Z went into sex work as a shortcut to the American dream. Those days are gone.

Occasion For Cowtown Crumpets

Looking For High Tea In KC? Head To Tailleur.

Attend high tea at Tailleur on the last Saturday of every month and you'll be greeted with an intricately polished white cloth table setting.

Winds Finally Shift

Warmer, dry afternoon ahead of First Warn this evening

We warm up this afternoon with highs near 70°. A First Warn tonight for scattered rain & storms 7 p.m. into Thursday morning.

Tommy Richman - MILLION DOLLAR BABY is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.