Kansas City Run: Royal Streak Stops, Quagmire Fight & Crude Reality

Kansas City Run: Royal Streak Stops, Quagmire Questions & Crude Reality

Just a few more highlights for our real ones as we take another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Home Team Win Streak Kaput

Royals are shut down, lose 5-2

The Athletics lost their hitting coach, but it was the Royals who struggled at the plate

Latest Crash Inside Loop

Bicyclist critically injured after crash with KCATA bus in downtown Kansas City

Kansas City police say a bicyclist is in critical condition after a crash involving a city bus downtown.

Wildcat Tragedy Mourned

Blue Valley Northwest grad dies from brain injury after fall from K-State fraternity, pastor says

"This is a tragic accident that nobody anticipated," said Rev. Gar Demo, the family's pastor. "Every trajectory in their life has changed in an instant."

Urban Sinking Feeling

Kansas City gas station owner frustrated over repeated flooding

A gas station owner in Kansas City has spent days dealing with feet of floodwater. And it's not the first time this has happened.

Hipsters Share Local Menu

Dish & Drink KC: Comfort food at Chick-In Waffle and tea time at Tian Tea House

Dish & Drink KC logo by Theodore Rosen Westport has no shortage of spots to grab a bite, but if you're in the mood for crave-worthy comfort food, Chick-In Waffle stands out by leaning all the way in. Personally, I leaned in to the spicy, hand-breaded tenders served alongside seasoned fries.

Celeb Sis Reveals Fashion Statement

Stella Hudgens Stuns in Bikini Pool Pics

Little sis Stella is showin' off in a big way ... putting her busty body on display! As Vanessa Hudgens' younger sibling, it's only right that Stella claims her fame in her own style ... and that's with a sexy pool photoshoot of course 😜!

Iran From MAGA Deal

Exclusive: Trump rejects Iran's offer, says blockade stays until nuclear deal

"They are choking like a stuffed pig," Trump told Axios

Global Markets Fear Future Fighting

Brent Crude Tops $125 a Barrel on Iran War Worries, While World Stocks Retreat

HONG KONG (AP) - The price of Brent crude oil surged past $125 a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war.

Shouting Match On The Hill

Hegseth denies Iran war is 'quagmire' as cost to US hits estimated $25bn

As defense secretary testifies before House, Trump posts AI-generated image of himself with weapon and caption: 'NO MORE MR. NICE GUY'

Fed Honcho Clings To Career

'They left me no choice': Powell isn't going anywhere-blocking Trump from another Fed appointee | Fortune

Powell said he'll step down when the DOJ's investigation is "well and truly over," with no threats of revival.

Not So Wise Latina?!?

Justice Sotomayor Suggests DHS Cannot End 'Temporary' Amnesty for Haitians Because Trump Called Haiti a 'Sh*thole Country'

Justice Sonia Sotomayor suggested during oral arguments on Wednesday that DHS may have discriminated against Haitian migrants by ending TPS.

Just The Tips

12 Foreplay Tips You Haven't Heard A Million Times Before

Take your sex life from stale to steamy with this expert-backed advice.

Dairy Delivered For Kickball

Limited edition milk bottles to debut ahead of World Cup

The Kansas City-area company said it researched each country to create special flavors for each country.

Maybe Rain In Forecast

Rain showers possible Thursday afternoon before sunshine returns this weekend

Some rain is possible Thursday afternoon into the evening. Things will be mild and dry this weekend.

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