Kansas City Newsy Post: World Cup Draw, American Urban Revival & Iran War Eternal

Just for Sunday we share more than a few stories worth a peek to constant news readers by way of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Drawing Celebration?!?!

Algeria extends World Cup stay with draw at Kansas City Stadium. 'We're gonna party all night'

Algeria's draw with Austria was enough to put both teams through to the round of 32, and extend the mutual affection between the African squad and Lawrence, Kansas, the college town they're calling home during the tournament.


Hallmark Deal Behind Scenes

Kansas City Royals new ballpark: How emails reveal the path to Crown Center

A public records request reveals the proposed Royals ballpark site shifted from Washington Square Park to Crown Center and that Kansas City's financial commitment grew along the way.


Making Room In Golden Ghetto

A new parking garage with over 370 spaces is coming to downtown Olathe. See details

The garage will have about 379-400 total parking spaces. The city anticipates it will break ground this month.


Life Lessons In The Dotte

KCK school board member says district paying for staff 'vacations', excess spending

The board has now formed a subcommittee to look closer at those expenditures.


Local Italia Comfort Food

When it comes to New-York Style Pies, KC's Northeast Pizza Delivers

When it comes to New-York Style Pizza Pies, KC's Northeast Pizza in downtown Kansas City, Missouri Delivers.


We'll Always Have Time For Angels

The Management Alignment Signal Behind Victoria's Secret's 40% Rise

How management alignment, insider buying, ownership, and capital allocation can reveal investment opportunities before earnings forecasts catch up.


Iran From Forever War

U.S. and Iran each announce retaliatory strikes in Iran, Kuwait and Bahrain

A recent ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran appears even more fragile following the latest hostilities in the region, which includes U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets.


MAGA Still Rules GOP

US Rep. Julia Letlow, endorsed by Trump, wins the GOP primary for Senate in Louisiana

U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow has won Louisiana's Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate. Letlow was endorsed by President Donald Trump.


American Cities Redux

In U.S. cities big and small, summer crowds signal an urban comeback

World Cup events, packed festivals and revived public spaces are drawing people back downtown - and giving urban leaders hope that the pandemic slump has faded.


Euro War Cont'd

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv strikes Russian defence plant in Volgograd

Zelensky ordered the 40-day offensive after consulting the head of the Ukrainian security service


Search Teams Keep Working After Catastrophe

"If you are alive, make any noise": Venezuela searches rubble on day four

In Venezuela, rescue teams are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people and left tens of thousands unaccounted for.


Frech Suffer Horrible Heat Losses

France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the ​public health agency said on Sunday, warning that ‌the true figure was likely to be higher.


Right-Wing Cinematic Crackdown

Elon Musk Made Elon Musk's 'Citizen Vigilante' Available To Stream On X

As Armie Hammer makes his onscreen comeback, 'Citizen Vigilante' teamed up with the perfect platform for a streaming debut... no, not The Daily Wire.


Supreme MAGA Week Ahead

Supreme Court's blockbuster week will put Trump's power to the test

The stakes are high for the president's vision of expansive executive authority.


Swiftie Part Forever

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding buzz grows as Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are tapped to perform: report

Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw are reportedly set to perform at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumored Madison Square Garden wedding celebration event.


Iran From Latest Threats

Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz - Middle East crisis live

Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, and threatened a 'complete halt' to talks


South Of Border Reality Check

Argentine President Javier Milei's top aide and Cabinet chief resigns over spiraling corruption scandal

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Argentine President Javier Milei's Cabinet chief and close ally, Manuel Adorni, resigned Saturday following a corruption scandal that has roiled the libertarian government, undermining its flagship campaign pledge to stamp out endemic graft in the political elite


El Papa Sends Message To Church

Pope Leo urges outward-looking church at meeting of world's cardinals

Pope Leo said the cardinals' two days of reflection would revolve around one central question: "How can we help our churches today to proclaim the Gospel with greater faithfulness, freedom and credibility?"


Cowtown Customs Examined

Kansas City like a local

Our editor's guide to barbecue, local legends and jazz


Grigs Brings Heat

Heat kicks in Sunday

Heat index values 100° to 110° all next week

Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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