Kansas City Feed: World Cup Welcome, MAGA Money & Mail-In Win

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Home Team Harsh Times

The Royals need a course correction, but leadership is asleep at the wheel

Something's gotta give

Dead-Tree Discounts Change

What Costco's switch to a business center in midtown KC means for traffic, parking

The warehouse retailer plans to convert its midtown KC store into a business center. Here's what getting in and out of there could be like.

Show-Me International Outrage

Colombian president blasts U.S. government after Missouri man died in ICE custody last year

Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced the death of Brayan Garzon-Rayo on Wednesday. The 27-year-old man died by suicide while in ICE custody at the Phelps County Jail in Rolla.

Debating Rock Chalk Resources

Discussion: Questions we could be asking ourselves about a high stakes Kansas water fight

Join the discussion in the comments about an existential battle over water in western Kansas involving Hays, Russell and Edwards County.

Kickball Season Arrives

Argentina national team to arrive in Kansas City on Sunday, May 31, ahead of World Cup

Argentina's national soccer team will arrive in Kansas City on Sunday, according to their National Team Public Information Officer. The exact time and airport have not been confirmed.

Bittersweet End Game

Harp Barbecue to close Saturday, May 30

Harp Barbecue announced its last day of business will be Saturday, May 30. The restaurant started as a pop-up in 2019.

Fashioning Kickball

The Orange Bus is coming

The Orange Bus - the iconic Netherlands' team orange bus - will be in town June 25, just in time for the Netherlands match Tunisia.

Celeb Shares Backstory

Carmen Electra reveals reason for whirlwind Dennis Rodman split

The 54-year-old actress - who recently slipped into a Playboy bunny costume - and the former Chicago Bulls star, 65, were wed for six months after a spontaneous Las Vegas wedding.

MAGA Money Arrives?!?

Trump's team pushes for new $250 bill with his face on it - but there's a big catch

Key administration officials are pushing the Treasury Department's Bureau of Engraving and Printing to design a $250 banknote with Trump's image, according to a report

Progressive Split Worsens

Democrats break with scandal-plagued Graham Platner, warn of 'civil war' in party

Maine Senate Democratic candidate Graham Platner faces growing backlash from his own party over a Nazi-linked tattoo and inflammatory Reddit posts, sparking a Democratic "civil war."

Slicing Big Apple Budget

NYC Mayor Mamdani unveils a Commission on Government Efficiency, or COGE. Here's what it'll do

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may be taking a page from President Trump and Elon Musk. Thursday morning, Mamdani announced the creation of a Commission on Government Efficiency, or COGE.

Former First Lady Disputed

Jill Biden's Unbelievable Debate 'Stroke' Story | National Review

When every second counts, you don't keep the president suffering an ongoing stroke up on the stage, waiting until the end of the debate and hoping for the best.

MAGA Stays Winning MAIL-In

Judge clears way for Trump mail-in ballot executive order

A federal judge on Thursday cleared the way for President Trump's March executive order beefing up rules surrounding mail-in ballots to stand in the face of legal challenges from Democrats. The order would require the federal government to establish a list of eligible voters based on available citizenship data and direct the U.S.

Iran From War Restart

Iran fires ballistic missile at American base in Kuwait in 'egregious cease-fire violation' after US takes out Tehran drones in Strait of Hormuz

Iran launched a ballistic missile at Kuwait overnight in retaliation for the American military taking out Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz - the US labeled an "egregious ceasefire violation"

Science Fears Scorcher Future

World almost certain to endure record hot year by 2030, UN warns

Global temperature record could be broken as soon as 2027, with El Niño expected later this year

C-List Bails On Conservatives

Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows

Milli Vanilli and Morris Day have announced they will not perform at "The Great American State Fair" in Washington's National Mall.

Old School Research

Women's Sexual Fantasies in Midlife: What We Really Want

How do women's sexual fantasies in midlife evolve? Explore what desire really means for women over 50 - inspired by Gillian Anderson's book, Want.

"No one’s gonna really be free until nerd persecution ends."

This Kansas City 'Blerd' created a comic book convention where Black nerds can cosplay in peace

Heartland Mini Con will welcome all fans of comics, video games, and cosplay, to a space where Black nerds can connect and support one another. The organizer says it's aimed at counteracting the racial discrimination some experience at bigger, more popular conventions.

Sample Local Sweet Life

Eat This Now: Goodness Bar at Sweet Tee's Coffee Shop

With a cozy atmosphere, in-house baked goods, and a variety of tasty drinks, Sweet Tee's caters to your taste buds and comfort.

Spotty Springtime Forecast

Off-and-on showers expected for some in the KC metro on Thursday | Here's what's ahead

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are likely Thursday, but not everywhere.

1996 Billboard #1 Blackstreet - No Diggity is the #TBT song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.