Kansas City Glare: Mahomes Smoochies & Lindsey Graham Gone

Once again, this morning we share links to news both good & bad as we're inspired by angel Candice to check pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Counting Cowtown Receipts

'More than a tournament,' KC businesses thank fans after World Cup run

Some businesses decided to stay open later than normal while others kept doors open 7 days a week during the World Cup.

More Deets On Housing Money

Kansas City foundations look to form $100 million affordable housing fund. How it would work

Financing affordable housing is difficult, but a new Kansas City Regional Housing Fund backed by local foundations hopes to create or preserve thousands of homes across the nine-county area. A similar fund in Cleveland offers an early look at what to expect.

Hip-Hop Opt-In

Tech N9ne reflects on helping Kansas City shine on the world stage during FIFA World Cup 2026

As millions of worldwide fans turned their attention to Kansas City for the World Cup, rap legend Tech N9ne tells its story on a massive stage

Global Kickball Accolades

The 'Soccer Capital of America' is now gunning for the Soccer Capital of the World (Cup) | Fortune

Kansas City has invested $700 million over the course of more than a decade to create the soccer and sport infrastructure that is now in public view.

Brit Shares Family Canoodling

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes in PDA footage after Swift and Kelce's wedding

BRITTANY and Patrick Mahomes have shared loved-up footage of themselves. The footage comes after Brittany and Patrick Mahomes, both 30, attended the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, both 3...

Angel Doesn't Need To Brag

At 37, model Candice Swanepoel perfectly embodies the "casual luxury" trend.

South African model Candice Swanepoel shared a summery look on Instagram that embraces one of the hottest trends...

U.S. Senator Suddenly Dies

Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after 'brief and sudden illness'

Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., who was elected to the Senate in 2003 and was a close political ally of President Donald Trump, has died, his office confirmed early Sunday. He was 71.

Iran From More Attacks

US attacks Iran over ship being hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states

Iran says it again considers the Strait of Hormuz closed after a vessel using an 'unauthorized route' was struck by a warning shot in the critical waterway - potentially further menacing the already tenuous ceasefire agreement with the U.S.

Behind The Scenes Politics

Mamdani tries to downplay top official's attempted meeting with Iran ambassador - as GOP pols demand answers

Iran out of patience? A defensive Mayor Zohran Mamdani tried to downplay his international affairs commissioner's boneheaded attempted meeting with the anti-US Iranian ambassador - as h...

Euro War Forever??!

Ukrainian attacks on Russia kill 1 as Kyiv continues to target oil tankers and refineries

A Ukrainian attack in southwest Russia killed one person and wounded three more, local officials said Sunday, as Kyiv's forces continued to bombard Russia's oil facilities.

Great White North Suffers Gunmen Tragedy

2 killed, 6 injured at Toronto festival after pair of gunmen shoot at one another

Two people were killed and three others were wounded in a shooting Saturday at the Salsa on St. Clair festival in Toronto, police said.

Catholic Schism Aftermath

SSPX member says Pope Leo excommunication will strengthen rebel group

A senior figure from an SSPX church in North Carolina says the pope's excommunications will strengthen the traditionalist group.

Tragic Juxtaposition

10-year-old's death at Northland pond echoes Jayden Robker mystery of 3 years ago

Death of Jackson Georgari mirrors in some ways death of another boy, who was also found dead in Northland pond after being reported missing.

Grigs Gives Heatwave Preview

The 90s return next week

Mostly dry the next 10 days

Roy Clark I Saw The Light "Hee Haw" 1973 is the Sunday song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.