Kansas City Regard: Soccer Countdown & Good Faith Negotiations

This morning angel Lily inspires another peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Faithful Kickball Connections 

World Cup gives Catholic churches across Kansas City chance to connect with fans

The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, are preparing parishes for the influx of visitors coming for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Metro Cutoff Reported

Cass County dealing with 'major water outage' due to new leaks & tower problems

Some Cass County residents remain without water Sunday as the county deals with a "major water outage."

Growing Kansas City Biz

Maria Meyers is passing the blueprint to KC's ecosystem; it doesn't come with a magic wand

"In an environment that is constantly changing and evolving, learning from each other is just part of the fabric of crafting something bigger and better," said Maria Meyers.

Metro Gunfire Dominates Sunday Morning Headlines

One dead after shooting at Peculiar gathering; suspect still at large

One person is dead after a shooting at a Peculiar gathering, as the suspect remains at large.

About Royals Last Night

Royals defeat Mariners and the ghost of Randy Johnson, 3-2 in 10 innings

Emerson Hancock had the best start of his career, and the Royals spoiled it.

Entertaining Angels & Vice Versa

Lily Aldridge Transformed Her Pool House and Deck Into A 'True Getaway' - Tour The Stunning Outdoor Space Where Summer Entertaining Takes Center Stage

Pottery Barn's Design Crew worked with the model to reimagine her pool house and deck as a chic and functional family escape - and it's easy to recreate

Iran From MAGA Contemplation

Trump says he is reviewing Iran's new offer but doubts it is 'acceptable'

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was reviewing a new offer from Iran to end the war, but offered little optimism that the proposal would succeed.

Iran From Ceasefire?!?

Cargo Ship Attacked By Multiple Small Vessels Near Hormuz Strait: UK Military

Iranian officials have asserted that they continue to control the strait and that ships not affiliated with the United States or Israel can pass if they pay a toll.

GOP Doubt German Exodus

Top Republicans warn Trump's Germany troop withdrawals send wrong message to Putin

The president said Saturday that there could be more cuts to troops in Europe, telling reporters: "We're going to cut way down, and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000."

Progressively Burning Wings

Obama-era 'clean energy' solar power plant still uses fossil fuels -- and kills thousands of birds annually

An Obama-era solar plant in the Mojave Desert kills thousands of birds with its concentrated solar rays and relies on natural gas to operate each day.

Vlad Remains On Warpath

Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal

Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.

Immigration Tragedy Cont'd

Two female Sudanese asylum seekers die trying to cross Channel

Reports say a 16-year-old and a woman in her twenties were found dead in a boat in the early hours of Sunday morning

El Papa Welcomes MAGA Rep

Rubio to visit Italy, Vatican amid troop drawdown call, tension with Trump, Pope Leo: reports

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly traveling to the Vatican and Italy this week for meetings aimed at easing tensions after clashes between Donald Trump and Pope Leo.

Defining Kickball Terms

New to soccer? Here's your World Cup glossary

You've decided to give the World Cup a watch, just to see what the rest of the planet is so mad for. Even if you played soccer as a kid, there's a lot that's said during the course of a game that may have you scratching your head. We've got you covered.

Heat Spike & Showers Coming Soon

Warm weather is coming back, but so are chances for storms

Much warmer today with highs around the lower 80s thanks to breezy southerly wind. Isolated PM storms possible.

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