Kansas City Imprint: Local Reporting Lessons, Growing MAGA Support & LGBT Love

Right now we take a moment to celebrate author, fashionista and Insta hottie Emrata as we check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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Local LGBT Readings . . .

Pride Month book recs from a Kansas City author, librarian and avid reader

Looking for a chaotic murder mystery or a meditative summer beach read with LGBTQ+ characters? Three Kansas City book experts share a range of selections in honor of Pride Month.

Community Journalism Cont'd

How Kansas City Documenters inform The Beacon's reporting

A few months in, Kansas City Documenters' work has already made The Beacon's reporting stronger.

Discounting Local Fit

Want World Cup merch around Kansas City? Stores have stocked up on jerseys and shirts

Grocers across the Kansas City region are selling an array of World Cup gear to capitalize on excitement around the event. And then it's back to Chiefs merchandise.

Savor Kickball Cusine

Argentinian expats introduce Kansas Citians to asado culture

Argentinian expat, Isolina de la Vega, introduces Kansas Citians to asado culture.

Slugger Earns Comeback

Witt's RBI single caps ninth-inning comeback as Royals beat Twins 3-2

Bobby Witt Jr. hit an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning to give the Kansas City Royals a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.

Celebs Hold Their Tounges

Emily Ratajkowski Is Supposedly 'Begging' for Olivia Wilde's Forgiveness After That Sloppy Kiss

A Page Six source calls Emrata's kiss with Harry Styles, Wilde's ex, a "betrayal," though this all feels a bit much over one gaping guppy makeout.

MAGA Meets With Farmers

Trump talks job numbers during roundtable with Wisconsin farmers

President Trump is spending the weekend in New Jersey after a roundtable with farmers in Wisconsin on Friday. During the discussion, Mr. Trump discussed the higher-than-expected employment figures for the month of May. Wendy Gillette reports.

Deuce Discourse Across Pond

Starmer Cries Foreign Interference as Vance Warns of Death of Civilisation

Vice President JD Vance has spoken out against "the politics of self-hatred and the mass invasion of migrants" in the United Kingdom.

Wartime Politics Persists

Hegseth warns of 'invasion' and 'dangerous ideologies' in D-Day anniversary speech

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary speech on Saturday to appear to link immigration by sea to the wartime liberation of Europe, warning that the freedom won by Allied troops could prove temporary if leaders failed to defend it.

Holy Land Intellegince Crisis

Pentagon raised threat of Israeli spying on U.S. to highest level, sources say

WASHINGTON - The Pentagon is increasingly concerned about Israel ramping up its spying on the U.S., recently raising the counterintelligence threat level from America's top ally in the Middle East to the highest level, according to two U.S. officials and one former U.S. official

Rocketman Shows Off New Toy

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcases new warship with daughter ahead of visit by China's Xi

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed sea trials of a new warship repaired after a failed launch last year and vowed to accelerate efforts to build a nuclear-armed navy, state media said Saturday, showcasing his expanding military capabilities ahead of a visit by Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

Lady Viewing Habits Reconsidered

The Real Reason Women Are Ferally Horny for 'Heated Rivalry'

Experts weigh in on why 'Heated Rivalry,' a romance between two gay male hockey stars, has proven so alluring to women, including straight ones.

Baller Content Debuts En Español

Kansas City Chiefs to launch Spanish-language comedy series this offseason

The Kansas City Chiefs will debut the club's first-ever short-form scripted series, "El Offseason," designed to appeal to fans on social media.

Soggy Weekend Redux

Rounds of rain expected through Monday

Spotty pop-up PM storms for some today, then widespread showers and storms Sunday.

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