Kansas City News Fight: World Cup Rules & Punch Monkey Survival

Just for close readers whom we love most of all . . . Right now fashionista & angel Elsa inspires our quick fight to keep up to date by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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World Cup Confusion . . . 

City ordinances may limit who can host short-term rentals across KC metro

Are you cashing in on the World Cup by listing your home for rent? Well some city ordinances may prevent you from making extra money. KSHB 41 reporter Braden Bates shares more.

Local Science Stays Winning

These Kansas City hospitals will expand access to a cutting-edge cancer treatment

A new partnership will create a theranostics health care platform in the region with radiopharmaceutical production and therapy, molecular imaging, and clinical trials all at the same location. One Kansas City health care system will be among the first to offer the treatment to children.

Suburban Kitty Overload

Wayside Waifs rescues 20 cats from hoarding situation in Grandview

On Friday, Wayside Waifs stepped in and rescued 20 cats from a hoarding situation in Grandview, Missouri.

JoCo Inferno Aftermath

VIDEO | Olathe home total loss after fire; Cat, hamster die in blaze

A duplex in Olathe has been deemed a total loss following a fire late Friday night that resulted in the deaths of a cat and a hamster in the residence.

Rock Chalk FAIL Tonight

KU's lack of three point shooting leads to Allen Fieldhouse blowout vs. Cincy

The #8 Kansas Jayhawks (20-7) were beaten by the Cincinnati Bearcats (15-12) at Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday, due in large part to the battle beyond the three-point line.

For Our Fashionably Late Links

Swedish Model Elsa Hosk Barely Covers Up in Sheer Black Dress That Leaves Little to the Imagination

Elsa Hosk showed off her island style when she shared a new Instagram carousel on Sunday, January 4, captioned simply, "Island fits🏝️🎀❤️." The former Victoria's Secret angel, 37, gave fans a closer look at her vacation wardrobe, and it was striking from every angle. Hosk wore a sheer black mesh long-sleeve top layered over a [...]

MAGA Taxes Earth

Trump says he will raise global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court decision

On Friday, President Trump signed a proclamation that would impose 10% tariffs on most foreign imports to the United States.

Progressive Opt Out

Democrats plot boycott of Trump's State of the Union address with lefty rally

Democrats are plotting to boycott President Trump's State of the Union address next week and host an alternative rally instead after being widely panned for their rowdy behavior during his marquee speech last year.

First Lady Wears EPIC Pants

Melania stuns as she holds hands with Trump at Governors' Dinner

The first lady entered the dinner in shimmering silver pants and a black tie-front top, escorted by her husband. Despite the glitz and glamour, the dinner was marred by controversy.

No Respect For Civil Rights Icon?!?

House Speaker Johnson rejects request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at Capitol | CNN Politics

House Speaker Mike Johnson has denied a request for the late Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to lie in honor at the United States Capitol, citing past precedent over how the deaths of other high-profile figures were handled, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Euro War Cont'd

After 4 years of war by Russia in Ukraine, peace is still elusive despite a US push for a settlement

When Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine surpassed 1,418 days last month, it officially exceeded a historic milestone - the same span of time it took Moscow to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II. And unlike the Red Army that pushed all the way to Berlin eight decades ago in what it called the Great...

Turnabout & Fair Play

Olympian Eileen Gu Says She Feels Like a 'Punching Bag' Amid Fan Backlash Over Ditching Team USA for China

Olympic skier Eileen Gu is complaining that she feels like a "punching bag" for those criticizing her for turning her back on the USA.

Christian Nationalism Across World

Huckabee's Israel land remarks condemned as 'dangerous' as controversy rumbles on

Arab and Islamic governments issue joint statement denouncing the comments made on Tucker Carlson podcast

World Wants To Save Punch

Viral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutan

A young Japanese macaque at the Ichikawa City Zoo in Japan went viral, after videos showed him playing with a soft toy that zookeepers gave him for comfort.

Return To One After Fun . . . 

Sex researcher reveals 3 main reasons couples revert to monogamy after opening their relationships

Around one in every 25 American couples is currently in a consensually non-monogamous relationship, with that number reportedly rising each year. And while open relationships are becoming more mainstream, many people pursue them only to revert to monogamy after a short amount of time. Dr. Justin R.

Latest Cowtown Hipster Space Debuts

New Material Books combines art and poetry for the creatives that call the West Bottoms home

In a sunny, 250-square foot room, Hannah and Brandan Griffin run a bookstore-meets-art-gallery and a place to gather.

Grigs Shares Winter's Last Gasp

Cold Sunday and Monday

Another big warm up begins Tuesday

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.