Kansas City Swig: Healing, Clip Confrontation & Oldest Profession

Apropos for #TBT we take a peek at musical diva Xtina and her latest career adventures at 45-years-old and we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Another Westside Farewell

As beloved Kansas City restaurant closes, customers say goodbye to their 'family from the Westside'

For more than three decades, customers have come to love the Mexican family recipes served up at La Fonda El Taquito. With the restaurant closing for good at the end of January, the Medina sisters who own the spot have been busier than ever.

Urban Life Line Update

Northeast Chamber saving lives with distribution of hundreds of Narcan doses along Independence Avenue

The main artery through the historic Northeast neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, is Independence Avenue.

Cowtown Tech Recovery

This Kansas City researcher says dream engineering could help people heal from trauma

Dr. Westley Youngren, an assistant professor of psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, is researching ways to treat nightmares caused by trauma or PTSD.

Taste Of Northeast

Feast Day Celebration Offers Spaghetti, Entertainment - Northeast News

Baller History Well-Remembered

Baseball milestones achieved in Kansas City

Your best source for quality Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

X-Tina & Her Girls

Christina Aguilera poses for racy TOPLESS snapshots

The Grammy Award-winning singer, 45, included the racy snapshots in a slideshow documenting her time at Paris Haute Couture Week, which kicked off on Monday.

MSM Against MAGA

Trump facing growing cultural revolt against immigration crackdown

President Donald Trump is facing a growing cultural revolt against his immigration crackdown

Evidence Amid Investigation 

Mayor Frey Downplays Video Allegedly Showing Pretti Harassing Agents

Mayor Jacob Frey downplayed Wednesday a surfaced video that allegedly shows Alex Pretti spitting on and confronting federal agents days before his fatal shooting.

Dealing With MAGA

Trump, Schumer seek deal to avert US government shutdown, NYT reports

U.S. President Donald Trump and top Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer moved on Wednesday night to reach an agreement to negotiate new restrictions on federal immigration agents, potentially averting a government shutdown, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the matter.

Journalism Consequences 

Death threats, doxxing, and empty Dem seats: The high cost of Nick Shirley's fight against Minnesota welfare fraud | Blaze Media

'I'm just a fact-teller and a truth-teller.'

Meet New Boss?!?

Klobuchar joins race to succeed Tim Walz in Minnesota

"I like my job in the Senate. But I love our state more than any job."

White House Career Move

Watch: Nicki Minaj -- I'm Probably Trump's 'Number One Fan, and That's Not Going to Change'

Rap megastar Nicki Minaj declared on Wednesday that she is probably President Donald Trump's "number one fan," adding, "and that's not going to change," before revealing that receiving "hate" from leftists "actually motivates me to support him more."

Iran From Countdown

Iran: Trump warns 'time is running out' for nuclear deal as US military builds up in Gulf

Tehran says its armed forces are ready "with their fingers on the trigger" to respond to any aggression.

Wrong Track For Vlad

As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with deadly strike on train, is Starlink helping Moscow target civilians?

As Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism with a deadly strike on a train, some defense analysts believe Elon Musk's Starlink may have guided the killer drones.

Remedial America First

The end of 'Pax Americana' and start of a 'post-American' era doesn't necessarily mean the world will be less safe

The US may be stepping back from some engagements on the world stage. That's not necessarily bad news for the rest of the world, an analyst argues.

Lowering Kick Ball Expectations

Millions of travelers could skip visiting the US if proposed social media policy is implemented, industry experts warn | CNN

Ahead of a proposed rule change that would require social media account information from some foreign travelers to the United States, international travel experts are saying the policy could further deter visitors from coming to the US - a decline that could translate into billions of dollars in lost revenue for the travel sector.

Faithful Outcry

Church of England Makes a 'Big Statement'

Sarah Mullally was confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England, per the AP . The worldwide Anglican Communion,...

Documenting EPIC Old School Career Power Move

73-year-old woman who was celibate for 40 years explains why she became an escort

Caroline Vee, 73, has revealed why she became an escort in 2017

Toast To Local Hipsters

Drink This Now: The sagebrush at Sagebrush

Sagebrush // Photo by Alexander Omorodion In Kansas City's historically rich Rosedale neighborhood, Sagebrush delivers a modern cocktail bar experience. Right next door to Garden House Cafe, the modest exterior is contrasted by an array of vibrant colors and contemporary architecture that defines the interior.

Katie Calls Chill Night

Our next wave of arctic air arrives

Today will be 10 degrees colder than yesterday

Sheryl Crow - If It Makes You Happy is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.