Kansas City Cloud: Downtown Keepsakes & Democratic Socialists Trending

More than a few things to consider tonight as we keep watch of local news, pop culture and top headlines for night owls & early birds . . . 

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Champ Junk Store Opens Downtown

Sports memorabilia store by Tom Brady opens in KC's Power and Light

Kansas City's Power and Light District is now home to a new sports card shop from one of football's most legendary players.

Courtroom Consequences

Families of victims in fatal Butler, Mo., plane crash retain well-known Kansas City aviation law firm

Families of two of the 12 victims in a fatal skydiving plane crash in Butler, Missouri, have retained a well-known Kansas City-based aviation law firm to investigate the crash.

Local Leads Vote

Bobby Witt Jr. leads AL shortstops in early All-Star voting results

Bobby Baseball!

Celeb Sneak Peek

Emily Ratajkowski's Sexy Summer Vacay

Emily Ratajkowski's Sexy Summer Vacay

Deuce Holds MAGA Bag

Vance, Skeptical of Foreign Wars, Becomes the Face of Trump's Tentative Deal to End War With Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) - JD Vance was supposed to be spending the week promoting his new book, the kind of event a potential presidential candidate like the vice president typically uses to speak to a wide audience about his life and values ahead of a campaign.

Baller Bros Before Politics

'He is a friend': Knicks owner makes big decision on White House invitation to NBA champs | Blaze Media

The Knicks easily beat the San Antonio Spurs 4 to 1 games in the Finals.

Prez Party Starts

Biden, Bush, Clinton slated to attend Obama presidential center opening

Former Presidents Biden, Clinton and George W. Bush are set to attend the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, according to a new report. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Wednesday that the three presidents intend to be at a ceremony to commemorate the center's opening, a source familiar with the event told the outlet.

Progressively Worse Policy

Democratic socialists are on the rise in Trump-era mayoral races

The rise is fueled by a backlash to Trump policies, economic strain and fatigue with the Democratic establishment. A possible win in Washington, D.C., might be next.

MAGA Earns European Accolades

Takeaways from the G7: Trump's new attitude toward allies buoyed by their praise for Iran deal

President Donald Trump isn't fond of international meetings of world leaders. But he changed his tune at the G7 summit after earning support from his counterparts for a tentative agreement he struck with Iran to end the war.

Turnabout & Fair Play

Solstice-aligned 5,000-year-old monument 'once in a lifetime find', say archaeologists

Wessex Archaeology suspect they have uncovered a prototype for world-famous Stonehenge site in Wiltshire

Hollywood Ending Exposed

Olivia Wilde speaks out about the exact moment she knew relationship with Jason Sudeikis was over

Olivia Wilde opens up about the moment she and Jason Sudeikis realized their nearly decade-long relationship was over, inspiring her new film "The Invite."

Male Loneliness Epidemic Solved?!?

This informal study of straight men who masturbate together reached some stimulating conclusions - Queerty

He asked 'straight' members of Bateworld.com, "Which of the following actions make a person gay?"

Late Night Snack For You Jerks

Eat This Now: Jerk chicken at Wah Gwan

Jerk chicken at Wah Gwan // Photo by Sarah Sipple Over at University Academy on Holmes Rd., Mr. Ryan Hall's 8th-grade English class has a long-running practice of learning about food writing through the "Eat This Now" column from The Pitch.

Slight Cool Down

Kansas City gets a break from severe weather before storm chances return this weekend

Kansas City will enjoy cooler temperatures, lower humidity and sunshine Thursday and Friday before rain and thunderstorm chances return Saturday night and Father's Day.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.