Kansas City News Layout: Building Local E-Cars, China Tech Talk & Gifts Of War

Once again hottie Demi inspires our roundup as we take a peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.

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Charged For Change

Ignition Lab closer to completing electric vehicle conversion

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Students studying at Operation Breakthrough's Ignition Lab in Kansas City, Missouri, hope to finish converting a muscle car into an electric vehicle in time for Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce to drive the car to a playoff game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

Community Tech Invention

App helps Kansas City area shoppers support local businesses from home

A Prairie Village mom is making it easier to shop for the holidays while supporting local businesses. She showed KMBC 9 how you could do it all right from your phone. From clothing to candles to cookies and more, the afloat app has you covered when it comes to picking out the perfect present.

Find New Friend For Holidays

"Pawsperity" makes moves to get into new space ahead of the holidays

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - You might remember KSHB did a story in June on a non-profit called the Grooming Project. Now the non-profit which was known as the Grooming Project has a new name and a new home.

Celebrate Grocery Surveillance

Crossroads grocery store re-opening with first of its kind technology

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - How would you like to grocery shop without needing your wallet? A grocery store in the Crossroads is re-opening with first of its kind technology new to Kansas City. Managers said it will bring a brand-new customer experience to the table.

Time To Read . . . 

Kansas City nonprofit Free Thought provides life-changing literature for incarcerated individuals

Free Thought currently provides reading materials to Pre-Trial Adult Facilities, ICE Detention Centers, and Juvenile Facilities. // Courtesy of Free Thought Lifelong friends Emily Boullear and Christina Hake are on a mission to provide literature to incarcerated individuals and those in pre-trial detention.

Insta Hottie Irons It Out

Demi Rose shows off derriere during 'bespoke cellulite treatment'

Instagram sensation and OnlyFans star Demi Rose is known for her stunning curves. And on Tuesday, Demi, 27, shared some of her beauty and body secrets. The social media star, who was once romantically linked to rapper Tyga, enjoyed a day getting treatments at two London-based clinics, including cellulite treatments and fat burning sessions.

Fighting For Future Of Chips

Biden launches 'China House' to counter Beijing's growing clout

While it is essentially an internal reorganization, the creation of the unit has faced hurdles. Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho, the ranking Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, refused to sign off on the proposal for months, with his spokesperson saying it was structured as a "bureaucratic power grab."

MAGA MONEY EXPOSED?!?

House Dems to consider releasing Trump's tax secrets

But there is a way around those rules: Neal's committee could vote privately to make them public, and that's what the Massachusetts Democrat wants his colleagues to consider in a closed-door meeting now set for Tuesday at 3 p.m. Democrats intend to release specifics from the returns, though what exactly will be unveiled is unclear.

Team Tesla 2nd Guess

Musk cheerleaders and conservatives criticize journalist suspensions

Some of Elon Musk's biggest cheerleaders, alongside some conservative influencers, are condemning Twitter's decision Thursday to suspend several high-profile journalists who have covered Musk at outlets like The New York Times, The Washington Post and CNN.

Fishy Euro Disaster

Berlin's giant AquaDom aquarium containing 1,500 fish bursts open

Two people are reportedly injured and 100 firefighters are responding to the incident.

Euro Top Cop Launches Blast

Police chief fired grenade launcher given as gift by Ukraine, Polish media reports

Polish prosecutors are investigating a "violent release of energy" at the national police headquarters amid media reports that the chief of police fired a grenade launcher in his office. Poland's interior ministry said on Thursday that Jarosław Szymczyk, the police commander in chief, was injured and taken to hospital when a present he received during a visit to Ukraine exploded at police headquarters in Warsaw.

Party Time Planning

Weekend Possibilities | 'Elf,' Adult Night at LEGOLAND and Martina McBride

Make like Santa and check this list twice. There's plenty of holiday fun coming to town, from Martina McBride's Christmas tour to a Hanukkah Glow Party at "The J." 5 - 8 p.m. Legoland Discovery Center, 2475 Grand Blvd., is leaving the lights on late for an Adult Night Ugly Sweater Holiday Party.

Trading Up . . . 

Former Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi is headed to the White Sox

Former Royals outfielder Andrew Benintendi will be back in the American League Central, but it will be with the division-rival Chicago White Sox. The free agent signed a five-year, $75 million deal with the Sox, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. It is is the largest contract in White Sox franchise history.

Cowtown Coldness Cont'd

Temperatures likely wont reach above freezing Saturday

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And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.