Kansas City Shift: Salty Digs, Soccer Prices & MAGA Israel Shift

Right now we take a moment to look at some of the news we're reading that deserves a moment if not more posting by way of pop culture, community outreach and top headlines.

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Salty Sneak Peek

Community gets first look at Morton Amphitheater in Riverside

Kansas City's newest live music venue is set to open its doors soon.

Considering Kickball Economy

Why can FIFA get away with such high World Cup ticket prices?

Sports economist Victor Matheson discusses why World Cup tickets have gotten so expensive and the things fans can do to find the most affordable tickets.

Goodbye Mr. Dunn

William H. Dunn Sr., JE Dunn Construction leader, dies at 102

Dunn, known to many as Mr. Dunn or Bill, led the company for 73 years.

Local Tech Fight Cont'd

Should Jackson County put the brakes on data center zoning? What residents want - AOL

Since early April, the Jackson County Legislature has been considering a 120-day moratorium on zoning for new data centers and BESS sites.

Hipsters Share Music Clips

Cine Local comes to life with videos from Stephonne, Radkey, Samantha Fish, and more

Illustrated by Katelyn Betz Memorial Day, having come and gone, means that it's unofficially summer, and that means it's summer concert season. It's three months of shows under the sun and stars, sweaty beers on patios and in amphitheaters, and basically our favorite time of the year.

Fashionista Excels Past Half Century Mark

Heidi Klum Hot Shots To Slay Her 53rd Birthday

It's Heidi Klum's birthday and we're celebrating by taking a look at her hottest snaps from over the years ... and with 53 trips around the sun, there's a lot to soak in.

MAGA Frustration With Isreal

"You're fucking crazy": Trump fumes at Netanyahu in call on Lebanon

"You'd be in prison if it weren't for me. I'm saving your ass."

Trans Grudge Match Slated

Hegseth says 'see you at SCOTUS' after appeals court rules Trump admin illegally banned active transgender troops

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday indicated that he is willing to take a federal appeals court decision restricting his transgender military ban to the Supreme Court. Earlier in the day, a divided federal appeals court panel ruled that the Trump administration, under a policy implemented by Hegseth last year, is unconstitutionally expelling troops actively...

Friendly Campaign Consultation

Carville advises Talarico 'to deal with' past culture war comments if he wants to win Texas

James Carville says Texas Senate race is a "pure tossup" as James Talarico faces pressure to walk back past comments on culture war issues.

MAGA Money Retreat?!?

Trump reportedly mulling retreat from $1.8bn 'anti-weaponization' fund

Democrats decry president's 'most brazen act of self-dealing yet' and vow to challenge fund in Congress

Conservative Calls Out Old Boss & New Memoir

Megyn Kelly Calls Out Jill Biden's Lies About Husband Joe's Cognitive Decline

Megyn Kelly took aim at former first lady Jill Biden during the Monday, June 1, episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, accusing her of participating in what Kelly characterized as a years-long effort to con...

Iran From War Redux

Tehran suspends talks with U.S. over Israeli attacks in Lebanon, Iranian media reports

Trump later posted that after discussions with Israel and representatives from Hezbollah about easing tensions, talks between the U.S. and Iran were back on "at a rapid pace."

Understanding American Icon

Marilyn Monroe at 100: Reckoning With Her Legend and Legacy

Everyone from Lindsay Lohan to Ana de Armas has been inspired by Marilyn Monroe - here's why we still care so deeply.

Celeb Defends Spicy Content

Sydney Sweeney fires back at 'Euphoria' critics with provocative behind-the-scenes photos

Sydney Sweeney fired back at critics of her 'Euphoria' nudity with behind-the-scenes photos and a pointed Instagram caption defending her portrayal of Cassie Howard.

Turnabout & Fair Play

Women's farts smell worse than men's - and there's science to back it up

While men pass gas more often, studies show that women's farts tend to smell worse - and it it could offer unexpected health benefits.

Royals Power Back

Lane Thomas grand slam powers Royals past Reds 9-2

Cags and Massey homered too, while Luinder Avila turned in a solid spot start.

Forecast For This Week

Kansas City to see lower humidity before storm chances return later this week

Kansas City gets a brief break from the humidity this week, with comfortable conditions Wednesday and Thursday. Storm chances return Friday and continue through the weekend as summer-like weather builds back in.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.