Right now we're celebrating the #TBT legacy of XTina if only because she's the only millennial diva with the decency to stay nasty and still offer a bit of bass in her songs . . . Her commitment inspires our latest foray into pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.
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Cowtown Toy Train Renaissance
On Track with KC | Streetcar begins simulated service, preparing for passengers on Main Street extension
The Kansas City Streetcar's Main Street Extension has entered full-service simulated testing as crews prepare for the October launch of passenger operations.
Life Lesson: Old Debts ALWAYS Resurface
'I'd rather turn my degree back in': KC-area borrowers face student loan payment spikes
Nearly 8 million borrowers on the SAVE plan face dramatic monthly payment increases as sweeping federal changes eliminate most income-driven repayment options. Kansas City-area borrowers could see bills jump by hundreds per month.
Show-Me Wage Theft
Missouri ends paid sick leave today. These workers are fighting to bring it back
Lawmakers overturned the mandated sick leave law that voters approved by a wide margin. Two Kansas City workers are part of the effort to put sick days back on the ballot, this time as a constitutional amendment lawmakers can't overturn.
Building Next Bubble?!?
KC's big West Bottoms revamp starts with historic warehouse becoming 121 lofts
"It will really be the first opportunity to show off a glimpse of what's to come in the neighborhood," one of the developers said.
Arguing For Local Slowdown
Hyde Park neighbors stress need for safety changes along 39th Street
The City of Kansas City is working to address traffic fatalities by analyzing dangerous corridors and has identified 39th Street as one of the more dangerous in the area.
XTina Endures With Pharma Help
Christina Aguilera Serves 'Breakfast' Poolside Amid Ozempic Talk
Christina Aguilera has gone full bombshell in her tight swimsuit and heels as she flaunts her 'Ozempic' body while poolside.
MAGA Forever?!?
Trump serious about pursuing a third term, Gavin Newsom warns
In an interview hosted by Politico, the California governor said the US must 'wake up' to the the threat posed by the president's disregard of democratic norms
Windy City Warning . . .
Pritzker says 'action will be met with a response' after Trump threatens to send National Guard to Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the state "will not stand idly by" if President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago.
Legal Battle Over Assault With Deli Weapon
How a grand jury acted as "sword" and "shield" for D.C. sandwich guy
The grand jury's rejection came amid President Trump's mobilization of national guard troops and federal agents.
Survey Seyz Prez Still On Top
Nolte: Trump Job Approval Surges to Personal Record in Far-left AP Poll
President Trump's job approval rating has hit a personal record high in a poll from the far-left Associated Press. | Politics
More Deets After Tragedy
Minneapolis Catholic school shooting: What we know so far
Local authorities recovered additional firearms at three residences in the Minneapolis area that are linked to the shooter.
Church Targeted
Minneapolis school shooting investigated as anti-Catholic hate crime
Annunciation School Minneapolis shooting: Gunman has been identified as Robin Westman, 23, a former pupil
Political Postscript
Stop villainising trans people, Democrat mayor says after school shooting
The Mayor of Minneapolis told people to stop “villainising our trans community” after gunman Robin Westman sprayed bullets at primary school children.
Motives & Aftermath Cont'd
Minneapolis school shooter had anti-Trump, religious messages scrawled on gun
Anti-Trump and religious messages were seen scrawled on the gun of the shooter who killed two children and injured 17 other people at a Catholic school on Wednesday.
Control Alt Deleted . . .
Two Microsoft workers fired after occupying president's office to protest ties to Israel
Two Microsoft employees were fired on Wednesday after taking part in a sit-in at the office of the company's president to protest the firm's ties to Israel as it wages war in Gaza.
Vlad Strike Again
Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles and drones, hits EU mission
Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 15 people including four children in the capital in a sweeping attack President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said was Moscow's answer to diplomatic efforts to end its war.
No South Of Border Snail Mail
Mexico suspends postal, parcel shipments to U.S. over Trump's tariffs - UPI.com
Mexico is temporarily suspending postal and parcel shipments to the United States, making it the latest country to halt mail delivery to the North American nation in response to President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Ladies First & Last . . .
Older women dating younger men report higher sexual satisfaction, study finds
New research highlights that perceptions of financial gain are common in younger people dating older men, but the greatest sexual satisfaction appears in older women partnered with younger men.
If It Ain't Baroque . . .
Vice and Virtue: Kansas City Baroque Consortium celebrates Bach and friends - KC STUDIO
Kansas City Baroque Consortium (and friends) gave their audience a glimpse into the social life of Johann Sebastian Bach and his contemporaries with the last concert of their 9th summer series.
Katie's Lead Up Labor Day Forecast . . .
Rain chances for some this morning south of the metro
The weather looks great for Labor Day weekend
Billboard #1 in 1999 ... Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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