Kansas City Sweat: 816 Day, GOP Vs. Socialism & Iran From Sanctions

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Local Party Backstory

Where the 816 came from, and where to celebrate it Sunday

Kansas City throws free block parties Sunday for an area code that reaches 13 Missouri counties.


Today's Traffic Trouble

Semi truck crash shuts down I-70 near Bonner Springs

No one was taken to the hospital after a semi truck crash and a fire on I-70 near Bonner Springs.


Internets Threatens Homes

FOX4 finds legal loophole that puts homeowners in jeopardy of financial exploitation

After an investor placed a lien on her property for $24, Hollie Brown was forced to pay $3,000 to clear the title.


Suburban Support

The Co-op at the Table brings coworking space to Blue Springs to support small businesses

The Co-op at the Table opens in Blue Springs, offering coworking space, rentable offices, and a corporate kitchen for small businesses.


Ballers By Any Other Name

NewsChopper 9 video: Updated Arrowhead Stadium signs after GEHA name dropped

Arrowhead Stadium is back. Fans arriving for Saturday's Chiefs game may notice updated signage reflecting the return to the stadium's original name.


Reality TV Fashion Statement

ALO Recruits Kylie Jenner for New Quiet Confidence Campaign

ALO has unveiled Kylie Jenner as the star of its latest campaign - a celebration of "the confidence we build when no one else is watching."


MAGA Makes Bunker Request

Trump administration asks ⁠US supreme court to allow construction of White House ballroom

Administration ‌asks justices to keep appeals court ​decision to halt work on hold ​while it ​prepares ‌a full ​appeal


Conservatives Consider Citizenry

Geert Wilders: Worry About Demographic Change, Not Climate Change

The media talk about heatwaves, but none dares to mention the demographic wave. While the heat will pass, the change in population won't.


Monumental Fight Against Taggers

Trump on WWII memorial vandalism: 'We are on their trail'

President Trump on Friday said investigators are on the trail of vandals who spray-painted the World War II Memorial in Washington. Trump also tied the spray-painting incident at the memorial to va...


Progressive Drill Down

Buttigieg's plan to help Dems win again starts with the Indiana state legislature

A slate of endorsements in Indiana is the start of a new effort to win down-ballot across the country.


Ivy League Arguments Fade

Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University

The decision from U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns said that President Donald Trump's administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws.


Deuce Argues For NextGen Understanding

Vance to GOP: Don't blame young people for being sympathetic to socialism

Vice President Vance issued a warning to Republicans on Thursday about the momentum of progressive candidates on the left, saying GOP members can only blame themselves if they don't persuade young ...


Legal Fight Over Dox Cont'd

Judge shows signs of frustration with DOJ attorneys over handling of Epstein files

The judge said he had "absolutely no desire" to go down the road of holding government attorneys in contempt, but he gave a history lesson on when he has done so.


Iran From MAGA Money Moves

Bessent teases severe economic action against Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will unveil new measures against Iran next week as it seeks to increase economic pressure on the regime to come back to the negotiating table on a deal to end hostilities and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.


Old World Probs Persist

Europe's economy faces a one-two punch from extreme weather and war | CNN Business

Nuclear power plants idled. Crops harvested at 3 a.m. Iconic tourist attractions shuttered early. Soaring temperatures are forcing drastic measures in Europe, where heatwaves are straining an economy under pressure from higher energy prices due to the Iran war.


Tech Training Day

'Tiktok wouldn't open at all': Taiwan simulates an internet blackout, with an eye on China threat

Taiwan practiced cutting off internet for the first time on Thursday, amid concerns about the safety of the undersea cables that form its 'digital lifeline'


Celeb Biz Skirmish In Court

Selena Gomez and her mom accused of fraud over their mental health startup

In a new lawsuit, investors say they gave $1.2 million to Wondermind to build out the company's products and expected Gomez to be involved in marketing.


Former Starlets Work Internets

8 Hollywood Actresses Who Are Now Working In Adult Content, Including 'Sopranos' And 'Harry Potter' Stars

"It always strikes me as odd, because it comes across as so desperate, but she doesn't really seem like the type who would need to beg for views/donations/whatever..."


Local Lit Stays Winning

Novel by Kansas City author named best thriller of 21st century: NYT

One of Kansas City's most infamous authors made history last week after the New York Times (NYT) named her novel the best thriller since the turn of the century.


Katie Shares Heat Warning

Impact day for extreme heat

Just two more days to go with this dangerous heat and humidity. We will help prepare you for who may experience heat index values near 115° and who may get hit with severe storms later today.

Magnetic by The Bausa is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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