Kansas City Clementine: Swifties Aglow & Rocketman Wins

It's sorta "Taylor Week" for those of us keep up with the MSM narrative . . . Which is what we're doing tonight by way of snarking pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Local Collect Swiftie Crumbs

'Orange is our thing': Kansas City goes orange to celebrate Taylor Swift's new album

Orange might be the new red (for now) in Kansas City, but the color's significance goes back decades, and it involves orange soda and former President Harry Truman.

Top Cop Takes New Gig

Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman steps down after nearly three years in role

Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman is stepping down to take another position in the city.

Check China's Best In The Dotte

New stores opening at Kansas City's Legends Outlets

The two new stores join more than 75 other outlets at the Kansas City shopping destination.

Old Timer's Day For Realz

Salvador Perez continues to defy normal baseball aging curves

Salvy is keeping Father Time at an arm's length.

Keeping Tabs On Showmance

Every major update from Taylor Swift's first appearance on the Kelces' 'New Heights' podcast

Taylor Swift's latest era is almost upon us. The superstar isn't just releasing her 12th album in October - she also appeared Wednesday on "New Heights" for the first time.

Millennial Lady Last Dance 

Taylor Swift enters a sexy new era

Taylor Swift has arguably forged one of the most successful music careers of all time with her incomparable story telling, clever lyrics and unique ability to capture the imagination of her Swifties.

MAGA On Record?!?

Trump's private remarks about Epstein victims exposed by Rolling Stone

New reporting from Rolling Stone reveals what Trump said behind closed doors about the women who have spoken out about Jeffrey Epstein. Senior Political Reporter Asawin Suebsaeng joins to discuss.

Former Prez Talks Disruption

Obama praises Democrats who fled Texas redistricting vote as 'inspiring'

Former President Barack Obama praised a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers for fleeing their state to stop a vote on a redistricting bill, calling their actions "inspiring."

Left Coast Strikes Back

Newsom: California redistricting push will counter Texas Republicans

The governor called for a special election to increase the state's Democrats in the US House.

Diversity Forever?!?

Judge strikes down Trump administration guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges

A federal judge has struck down two Trump administration actions aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at the nation's schools and universities.

Charges Amid Border & Culture War

Trans vegan cult suspect in border agent killing faces death penalty: DOJ

A federal grand jury indicted Teresa Youngblut on four counts, including the murder of Border Patrol Agent David Maland and the assault of two other agents with a deadly weapon.

Odd Dude Out

Ukraine, left out in Trump-Putin summit, fears setbacks on key peace issues

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Friday's meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin "will not achieve anything."

Russia Loves Rocketman

Putin hails 'heroic' North Korean troops fighting against Ukraine in letter to Kim Jong-un

Letter marking the anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese rule a sign of increasingly close ties between Russia and North Korea

Iconic Scat Conclusion

Carrie Bradshaw's ending in 'And Just Like That' is a literal pile of crap

The "Sex and the City" saga - which concluded with the Season 3 finale of "And Just Like That" on Thursday night - ends in the toilet.

Enjoying The End Game?!?

How to Have an Anal Orgasm, According to Experts

Experts explain anal orgasms, including what an anal orgasm is, how to find the A-spot, the best sex positions for an anal orgasm, and more.

Another Look From In Front Of The Void

Photos: Scream Club KC shouts back into the void

At 6:45 p.m. on August 3, dozens of people gathered to scream at the Missouri River. Scream Club Kansas City held its first event on the Berkeley Riverfront this past Sunday, and it was a rousing success. The club encouraged attendees to scream in unison to release both their pent-up frustration and joy.

Cowtown Gaining Steam

Kansas City weather: Hot weekend ahead; heat indexes could reach 105

A stretch of Alert Days lies ahead in Kansas City due to the incoming high heat and humidity.

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