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Nicer Weekend Thirst Trap

Boulevardia, Kansas City's biggest music festival is back this weekend

Celebrate with music, food, and drinks this weekend-Boulevardia returns for its milestone 10th anniversary at Crown Center.

Local Medical Drama

Centerpoint doctor ignored man's abnormal heart rates before he died, lawsuit alleges

Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, Mo. and staff face a lawsuit after a man died following ignored heart issues and improper intervention.

Dead-Tree Shares Culture War Newsflash . . . 

Why the fight over abortion in Kansas and Missouri isn't going away anytime soon

Both states have votes next year where abortion rights will play a prominent role.

Today's Traffic Mess

Avoid the Area: Injury crash closes I-70 near stadiums, traffic jammed for miles

Drivers have been warned to avoid I-70 near the stadiums in Kansas City as crews respond to a crash that closed the interstate, backing up traffic for miles.

Home Town Hero Earns Top Honors

Alex Gordon becomes latest inductee to Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame

Fans filled the stadium, former teammates, coaches and staff members showed up in support and Gordon delivered a heartfelt speech ahead of the game.

Respect For Fashion Statement

Emily Ratajkowski's Micro Bikinis In Anguilla Will Give You Major Vacation Envy

Emily Ratajkowski's wardrobe for her latest vacation in Anguilla included so many tiny bikinis.

Cry If You Want To . . . 

Tanks to roll through Washington as Trump hosts US military parade

Parade - ostensibly to mark US army's 250th birthday - takes place as president turns 79 and comes amid large protests

Survey Seyz Dems Stay Losing

Disapproval of Democrats in Congress ticks upward-New poll

A Quinnipiac University poll shows disapproval of congressional Democrats has increased since February.

Meet New Boss?!?

Newsom becomes a fighter, and Democrats beyond California are cheering

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is meeting the moment, Democrats say. Amid the growing storm over the Trump administration's response to protests of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids...

Progressively Angry

'My Blood Is Boiling': Dem Strategist Melts Down Over Alex Padilla Getting Booted From Noem Presser

Jim Acosta and Maria Cardona expressed outrage after Alex Padilla's removal from a press conference held by Kristi Noem.

Cali Otherwise Occupied

Photos of Marines in Los Angeles as communities across the country prepare for demonstrations

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Marines have moved into Los Angeles to guard a federal building after a week of protests against immigration raids, while communities across the country are preparing for demonstrations against President Donald Trump's polices this weekend.

Holy Land Fights Forever

Israel, Iran launch more barrages as Israel aims to wipe out Tehran's nuclear program

Iran and Israel targeted each other with airstrikes early on Saturday after Israel launched its biggest-ever offensive against its longtime foe in a bid to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon.

Drone Wars For Everybody?!?

Why U.S. should be worried about attack on Russian warplanes - Harvard Gazette

Audacious - and wildly successful - use of inexpensive drones against superior force can be used anywhere, against anyone.

Don't Worry, Nobody Will Listen To This One Either . . . 

Google can now generate a fake AI podcast of your search results

Because you wanted this, right?

Alleged Dirty Diddy Deeds Disclosed

Rhino Erection Pills and Hours of Foreplay: Why Diddy's Ex Says Sex Parties Were 'Not So Fun'

Diddy's attorney cross-examined his ex during the music mogul's sex trafficking trial

Home Team Losing Streak Starts

Royals attempt ninth-inning comeback against Athletics but fall short 6-4

A three-run ninth gave a false glimmer of hope.

Soggy Weekend For The Best

Hot, humid & dry today, but rain chances return for Father's Day

Today is looking much hotter and humid with only a small chance for PM pop-up storms.

Twenty One Pilots - The Contract is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.