Kansas City Walk: Activist Work, Casualties & Iran From Ceasefire

As always, we're inspired by the angels as we share our Sunday reading by way of pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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KCMO Protects Nonprofits?!?

Kansas City launches Department of Community Safety with $20M budget, 120 new jobs

Kansas City's new department will partner with local nonprofits to reduce violence and provide social services.

Deets On City Hall Fed Probe

Federal subpoena reveals FBI investigation of Kansas City homeless advocate

Kansas City fulfilled a records request sharing a federal subpoena with KSHB 41 News. It does not show Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw as the focus of an FBI investigation.

Diverse Northeast Selections

A Guide to Independence Avenue's Halal Markets - Northeast News

Baraka Market Located at 1447 Independence Ave., Baraka Market has been a cornerstone of the Northeast for over 16 years. Owned by Somali entrepreneur Hayle Abdulahi, the market's name translates to "blessing"-a fitting title for a shop that mirrors the market his family once owned in Somalia.

Tribute To Culinary Legend

Legendary pitmaster shaped KC BBQ scene for 30 years: 'Impossible to duplicate'

"He'll be remembered by everybody that he worked hard, his determination, his confidence and never giving up."

Swinging Into Local Biz

Scaling the fairway: GolfTRK's sprawling new HQ on course without a trick shot, founders say

Albatross Golf - along with its flagship brands, GolfTRK and Noonan - is ready to move into its next chapter, co-founders Alex Reed and Matt Williams shared, with the completion of its expanded headquarters in Prairie Village just a couple short months away.

Not Right Fit For Far East

Victoria's Secret Shuts Down First and Largest China Flagship

The flagship location, on the busy Huaihai Road retail artery, was previously occupied by Louis Vuitton.

MAGA Talks Truce?!?

Trump says Iran is ready to negotiate a ceasefire but he's not ready to make a deal

In a wide-ranging interview, President Donald Trump said he's not ready to make a deal to end the war with Iran, despite Iran's willingness to do so.

Nobody Likes Moderates

The Democratic Party Has Made a Religion of Curated Facts

Centrist Democrats claim to be the bearers of hard facts, dismissing leftist dissent as emotional and naive. But their "facts" are often a mishmash of consultant data, selectively interpreted focus groups, and big donor priorities.

Meet Pro-Abortion Lady Republicans NextGen

New guard of GOP women say Democrats can't 'pigeonhole' female voters as they target key House races

A wave of female Republican candidates is working to turn the tables on Democrats' claim to be the party of women and secure strategic victories to help the GOP retain its majority.

American Casualties Documented

U.S. military names six killed in plane crash as Iran war enters third week

The conflict in the Middle East has entered a third week, with Israel announcing a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while the U.S. defense department released the names of six service members who died when their military refueling aircraft crashed.

Iran From Holy Land Threats

"If He's Alive...": Iran Vows To "Pursue, Kill" Netanyahu Amid Death Rumours

Iran's remarks came amid social media posts raising questions about the whereabouts of Benjamin Netanyahu.

Another Iraq Attack 

US Embassy in Baghdad struck in missile attack - as projectile breaches heavily fortified 'Green Zone'

The US Embassy in Baghdad was targeted in a missile attack on Friday night, according to reports.

World War Oil

Iran launches strikes on Gulf states day after US threatens oil assets

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE warned people that they were working to intercept incoming projectiles, a day after Iran called for port evacuations, threatening for the first time a neighbouring country's non-US assets.

Hollywood Flops Again

The Oscars feel silly in an era of endless crisis. But film still matters | Dave Schilling

It's hard to be transported by the glitz and glamour when it's constantly overshadowed by some white-hot new horror

El Papa Talks Peace

Pope escalates call for ceasefire in Iran by addressing those responsible for the war

Pope Leo XIV has urged a ceasefire in the Middle East and called on leaders in the Iran war to reopen talks.

Let's Taco Bout Something Important . . . 

The KC Taco Is Dying...But Maybe There's Hope.

In 2019, José R. Ralat declared in a national Eater article that our city's own taco, the so-called KC taco, was on the verge of extinction.

Grigs Explains Snow Squall

WEATHER BLOG: Sunday weather a mixed bag from rain to snow squalls | Here's what that means:

Sunday is a First Alert Weather Impact Day for a series of weather events ranging from rain to snow, and even potential snow squalls.

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