Kansas City News Glimpse: MAGA Fights White Genocide & Diddy Declaration

Right now we share a peek at biz lady & diva hottie Kylie making an apperance at the office as we take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Hipsters Craft Reading List

Generative AI doesn't have real books to recommend for your summer. Thankfully, we do.

Perhaps you've seen an article going around on social media about hot new books to read over the summer, published in the Chicago Sun-Times. For some reason, that article told you to read a number of books that don't exist, by authors who do, and who were both baffled by and justifiably angry about the whole situation.


Metro Money Matters

KC Public Library teams with Country Club Bank to offer financial literacy course

The Kansas City Public Library, in partnership with Country Club Bank, is offering a class called Finance Makes Cents.


Show-Me Deserved Tribute

Kit Bond, former governor and U.S. senator, given state funeral: 'He kept Missouri's interests at heart'

During a public ceremony in Jefferson City, the former U.S. senator and governor was honored for his accomplishments and for not seeing political parties as a barrier for progress.


Sunflower State Gives Thanks For Survival

'Saved by God': Watch dramatic video as man survives Kansas tornado trapped in his car

Dozens of tornados ripped through Midwestern states this weekend, causing millions of dollars in damage and multiple deaths.


On Track For Anticlimax

'It's an evolving situation': KC Streetcar's road to 2026 FIFA World Cup

While it's too early to determine ridership numbers, KC Streetcar anticipates large crowds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.


Springtime Baby Fever For Celeb

Here's Where Kylie Jenner Apparently Stands On Having Kids With Timothée Chalamet

Timothée is apparently "so great" with Stormi and Aire.


MAGA Fights For Whites

Trump accuses South Africa of 'white genocide' in meeting with country's president

During a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office, President Donald Trump alleged that there was a genocide against white people in South Africa. Trump played a video purporting to show support for violence against Afrikaners. Ramaphosa said there is "criminality in our country," but clarified that the clips Trump played are not government policy.


Old School Progressive Decline

The last 8 members of Congress to die in office have all been Democrats

Since November 2022, eight sitting members of Congress have died in office due to old age or disease. All of them were Democrats.


Pricey Present For Prez

Trump administration accepts jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One

Plane offer set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump and raised questions about Qatar's motives


Po-Po Oversight Switcheroo

Trump administration to scrap police reform measures in some US cities

The justice department announcement comes just days before the fifth anniversary of the death of George Floyd.


La Migra Clarification

Kristi Noem fumbles habeas corpus, denies DHS will host citizenship TV show

Kristi Noem incorrectly responded to a question on the definition of habeas corpus during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing.


Working-Class Winning Move

Senate unanimously approves bill to eliminate tax on tips

The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would eliminate federal taxes on tips, advancing with the help of Democrats a top campaign promise of President Trump. Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) brought the bill to the floor with the expectation that it would be blocked, but Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) declined to.


Holy Land Welcome Wagon

Israeli troops fire 'warning shots' at 25 diplomats visiting occupied West Bank

Shots force delegation representing 31 countries, including Italy, Canada, Egypt and UK, to run for cover


Hits Keep Coming

Ukrainian ex-politician shot dead outside Madrid's American school, police source says | CNN

Former Ukrainian politician Andriy Portnov, who worked as an aide to pro-Russian former President Viktor Yanukovych, has been shot dead in the Spanish capital Madrid, a Spanish national police source told CNN.


South Of Border Targeted

Mexico violence: Gunman kills Mexico City mayor's top aides

The mayor's private secretary and top adviser were shot dead on a busy road during the morning commute.


Diddler Feels The Love

Diddy Tells Onlookers 'I Love You All' as Sex Crimes Trial Adjourns for the Day

Sean "Diddy" Combs addressed onlookers in the courtroom as his criminal trial adjourned for the day, saying "I love you all," and added under his breath "yeah. Love."


Local Gear Debuts

Streetwear-infused runway show hits 10 year-mark, building fashion family along the way

High fashion met heartfelt passion on the runway Sunday with the return of the The Kritiq Fashion Show - a celebration of creativity, entrepreneurship and community spirit that not even a global pandemic (or family pressures) could undress.


About The Legend

The Best of Bo

The mid to late 1980s were an unusual time in baseball with the arrival of two-sport stars Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders. I've read a few things recently stating that Brian Jordan should be...


Today's Teachable Moment

Goodwill's 'adult high school' in KC just scored major funding wins (and hired its first leader)

A first-of-its kind adult high school in the region hit two big funding milestones this month, said organizers of the Excel Center, announcing six-figure financial contributions from the City of Kansas City, Missouri, and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.


Excellent Newsie Life Lesson

KSHB 41's Cynthia Newsome shares update on breast cancer journey

KSHB 41's Cynthia Newsome shares an update on her breast cancer journey. "We will continue [to] believe and walk in faith," Cynthia said. "That's who we are."


Katie's Forecast For Now . . .

Today might be the warmest day till next week

There may be a few showers later today

Avicii - Let's Ride Away feat. Elle King is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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