KC Heat: Low Info American Socialists & MAGA Makes Crypto Billion

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Low Info Politico Confesses

Councilman heard about Royals site hour before vote

The city council will have to decide soon on a part of the new stadium project intended for the Royals.

Tech Give & Take

Mixed results: Some Kansas City short-term rental hosts cash in during World Cup, others fall short

Some Kansas City short-term rental owners exceeded expectations during the World Cup, while others struggled with vacancies as travelers booked late and searched for lower prices.

Kansas City Supports Troops

At Kansas City housing complex, formerly homeless veterans find dignity and community

The Valor House is located at the St. Michael's Veterans Center, which offers permanent housing to homeless veterans in Kansas City. Its campus now has three housing complexes with 179 units for veterans.

Sketchy Weed Shops Winning?!?

Kansas City's rogue weed shops notch a win in court - for now | Hudnall - AOL

Why does one Kansas City weed shop have to follow strict rules while another doesn't? A new court ruling explains why. From David Hudnall:

Downtown KC Futbol Fiesta

Thousands turn out for Mexico-Ecuador watch party at Sporting Park

Sporting KC's Soccer Capital Summer watch party on Tuesday drew thousands of soccer fans.

Courthouse Conundrum Cont'd

Jackson County at impasse over whether to issue tax credits, leaving no one happy

Jackson County officials are debating a tax credit program addressing the 2023 assessment cycle -- at a cost to schools, libraries and cities.

Kansas City 10X Advice

Founders urge confidence, not Midwest nice: Stop apologizing for thinking bigger, builders say

Kansas City should be a hotbed for talent and startups, said Usman Wajid, lamenting a trend where entrepreneurs allow themselves to be penned in by a mentality that they're overlooked locally and need...

Kylie Dips Into Summer

Kylie Jenner's Deeply Plunging Neckline Distracts From Open-Back Top - AOL

Kylie Jenner once again turned a simple neutral outfit into a standout fashion moment by sharing a new photo of herself in a bold halter look. The beauty mogul wore a light gray matching set featuring a deeply plunging halter top and a ruffled mini skirt, showing that even soft, neutral colors can make a [...]

Disclosing EPIC MAGA Money

Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, financial disclosure shows

President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's cryptocurrency firm.

Supreme Trans Lesson

The Supreme Court's trans sports ruling is a cautionary tale for all left-leaning lawyers

If you're a liberal, and you're thinking of bringing a case to the Supreme Court, don't.

SCOTUS Against Gun Rights?!?!?

Everytown for Gun Safety Worried by 'Reckless' Supreme Court Cases Challenging Ban on AR-15s

Everytown for Gun Safety reacted to SCOTUS's decision to hear challenges to AR-15 bans by calling the cases "reckless."

Socialists Still Trending

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeats 15-term incumbent in Colorado House primary

Twenty-nine-year-old beat representative Diana DeGette in deep-blue Denver district

Congressional Break

House Starts Recess Early After GOP Members Rebel

Speaker Mike Johnson sent members on an early holiday recess after Republican hardliners delivered a legislative blockade.

Newsflash: ICE Has No Chill

Another New Yorker says officers confronted him after he criticized ICE

A New York man says federal officers warned him over an email criticizing ICE, sparking a first amendment debate over free speech and government criticism.

Vlad Running Out Of Gas?!?

Ukrainian drone attacks on oil refineries plunge Russia into a summer fuel crisis

Lines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country.

Swiftie Sneak Peek

Madison Square Garden hosting 2 events related to Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding, sources say

Sources familiar with plans around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding have shared new details.

Room With View Exposed

My ultimate fantasy is watching my boyfriend have sex with another man

This week's How I Do It diarist is turned on by men flirting with, or sleeping with her boyfriend, and she hopes to make it a reality.

Upscale Cowtown Review

Where to Eat, Shop, Play, and Spend a Day in 20 KC Metro Neighborhoods - IN Kansas City Magazine

From iconic districts to hidden gems, explore where to eat, shop, play, and spend a day in 20 of the Kansas City metro,s most distinctive neighborhoods. Downtown Kansas City Thanks to the streetcar expansion, downtown Kansas City is more accessible than ever, which is good news to Art Deco connoisseurs and fans of our iconic...

Home Team Proves Reliably Awful

The sky is blue, the grass is green, the Royals lose

Another laugher

KC Summer Heatwave Endures

Clear skies and warm temperatures: Triple-digit heat indexes for the rest of the week in Kansas City

Hot, humid and windy weather continues for the next few days and into the holiday weekend.

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