Kansas City Drop: Nobel News, Iran War & Knicks Bounce Back

More than a few things to consider for late night denizens and early morning readers as we take a quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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Latest Royal Promise

Union leader argues stadiums will create new metro jobs

Groups in Missouri hope to get more people interested in the trades with two new sports stadiums about to be built.

KC Goes Dutch

Dutch fans pack Riverside training session as Netherlands sets up World Cup base camp in Kansas City

Riverside got painted orange Wednesday morning as hundreds of fans watched the Netherlands men's national team hold its first training session since arriving in Kansas City on Tuesday.

Urban Options Abound

New townhomes open at 38th and Prospect, offering affordable and market-rate units

City leaders celebrated the opening of a new townhome complex in Kansas City, saying it has been a decade in the making.

More Midtown Hype

Westport unveils new World Cup promenade to welcome visitors

As visitors continue arriving in Kansas City and anticipation builds for even more guests in the months ahead, neighborhoods across the metro are putting their best foot forward.

Regal Cowtown Guests Expected

Dutch TV: King, queen to travel to Kansas City for FIFA World Cup 2026 match

Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will travel to the United States this month to catch at least two matches - one of them in Kansas City.

Celeb Wardrobe Reporting

Livvy Dunne and Jessica Belkin sizzle in Baywatch bikinis ahead of show relaunch

OLIVIA DUNNE sizzled alongside Baywatch co-star Jessica Belkin as the pair posed in iconic red bikinis ahead of the show's relaunch. The former gymnastics superstar, 23, has been cast in the ...

MAGA Talks Economy

Trump has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: 'I love the inflation'

President Donald Trump has a surprising take on a new report that shows inflation spiking to its highest level in three years.

Europe Ablaze Over Immigrants

Northern Ireland Anti-Migration Rioters Clash with Police, Set Vehicles on Fire

Violent scenes were witnessed in Northern Ireland again as tensions remain high in the wake of an apparent attempted beheading in Belfast.

NYC Celebrates Comeback

Knicks miraculously overcome 29-point deficit to take commanding 3-1 lead in NBA Finals over Spurs

The New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit to beat the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in the NBA Finals, taking a 3-1 series lead in a historic comeback.

Iran From More War

U.S. bombs Iran for second straight night

"We will strike them hard tonight and hopefully Iran makes a good decision," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

Euro Allies Bail?!?

Just 1 in 10 Europeans now view the U.S. as an ally, according to new poll: "Collapse in faith"

A growing number of Europeans see the U.S. as a rival or an adversary, especially in Denmark, France, Spain and Switzerland, according to the poll.

Diva Ruins Another Championship

Taylor Swift proves her Knicks loyalty with Game 4 Finals appearance without Travis Kelce

Madison Square Garden is always full of stars, and that remained the case on Wednesday for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. One of those stars? Taylor Swift. Page Six reported Wednesday that she was expected to be in attendance at the Mecca, which also happens to be her wedding venue this summer.

Baller Crowned . . .

Royals' Seth Lugo leaves game after taking liner to head

Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive from Brandon Nimmo and left Wednesday night's game.

Stormy Weather Tonight

Storm threat winding down tonight, but severe weather could be back on Saturday

Rain and thunderstorms may drift closer to the Kansas City area between 11 p.m. and midnight, but much of the energy is expected to weaken as it moves east. Any lingering showers and storms should become less intense overnight, leading to a quieter end to the night.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.