Kansas City Glance: Kangaroo AI, Sanctions & MAGA Admiration

This morning angel Candice inspires our quick peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines. 

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Kangaroo Tech Debuts

UMKC AI Academy to launch spring 2027

With ongoing efforts to integrate AI in education, UMKC will debut the online asynchronous course AI Academy next semester. Chancellor Mauli Agrawal announced the academy at the State of the University on Sept. 24, claiming that students graduating without AI skills will have extreme difficulty in finding jobs.

Stomping Across Pond

British man running to all 50 states makes stop in Kansas City

A British runner pursuing a Guinness World Record made a stop in Kansas City on Saturday as part of an ambitious challenge to run a marathon in all 50 states in just 24 days.

About Local Digs

After setbacks elsewhere in Kansas City, homelessness group wins approval for housing

A previous plan to open a hostel in a separate building for the World Cup to raise funds turned out to be off the table.

Affordability In The Dotte

Wyandotte County tax sale threatens homes each year, but help is growing

A man who has called Wyandotte County home for 25 years is at risk of losing his house over unpaid property taxes while battling leukemia, and he is not alone.

Serving Local Hipsters

Kansas City's East Crossroads expands with oyster bar, remodeled Tiki Taco and more

A half block of the East Crossroads is welcoming several new tenants this fall.

Angels Return After Crisis

Victoria's Secret Is Bringing Back Angels Five Years After Retiring Them

Meet the final three Angel contenders and revisit Victoria Secret's supermodel era, the 2021 VS Collective Shift and Sunday's Fantasy Bra comeback.

MAGA Vs. GOP Again

Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver, causing top Republicans to break ranks

President Donald Trump waived key Russia sanctions under the Graham Act, drawing sharp criticism from Republicans and Democrats who warn it could embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.

MAGA Admiration Almost Explained

Jesse Watters Gives His Verdict on Trump Talking About Men's Bodies

See how Greg Gutfeld reacted on 'The Five.'

La Migra Tactics Cont'd

Homan: 'We're Doing the Same Thing We Did Under President Obama' on Deportations

On Friday's broadcast of Newsmax TV's "Greg Kelly Reports," Border Czar Tom Homan said that, when it comes to deportations, "We're doing the same thing we | Clips

Paris Burning Redux

Whole streets in Paris 'devastated' by protests, says mayor, as France demonstrations continue - Europe live

France's worst protests in years saw buildings set ablaze across the country and record numbers of people arrested

Bros Before Culture War

Eminem Defends New Collaboration With 'Old Friend' Kid Rock: 'Not About Choosing Sides'

Eminem defended his guest verse on Kid Rock's new faith-based album, saying their long friendship overshadowed their political divide.

El Papa Comeback

Pope Leo leads Sunday prayers in first major public appearance since lung cancer surgery | CNN

Pope Leo XIV has made his first major public appearance since his lung cancer surgery, appearing at the same spot in the Vatican that he announced he was going in for an operation.

Trade Talk Takes Pause

Chiefs News: Chiefs don't seem to be 'in a rush' for Tyreek reunion

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Autumn Chill Sets In . . . 

Warmer & quiet pattern upcoming

After our coldest highs since March yesterday & lows since May 1st this morning, temps will slowly warm, with dry conditions likely persisting.

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