Kansas City Sunday Look: Refuge, Rumors Of War & Populism

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Local Youngsters Need Sanctuary Amid Culture War

Many of Kansas City's unhoused youth are LGBTQ+, but few shelters will accept them

Nearly 50% of unhoused young people in the Kansas City metro are LGBTQ. Although the city has transitional shelters that accept young people, many of those institutions are faith-based, where queer clients may experience discrimination against their gender identity.

Community Celebration

Kansas City's Juneteenth events celebrate 'Black people and Black culture'

Events Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City celebrate the emancipation of enslaved Africans in America and provide opportunities for families to research their history.

Ball Bounces Badly

Sporting KC drops home match to LAFC after controversial calls

It was a very emotional game on Saturday night for Sporting KC that ended in a loss.

Angel Trolled By Photogs

Kelly Brook reveals horrifying red carpet remark about her weight

Kelly Brook has tragically recalled being told to 'breathe in' by a paparazzi during a red carpet appearance.

White House Against 1%?!?!

Biden says rich must 'pay their share' at first reelection campaign rally

President Joe Biden delivered an unapologetically economic populist message during the first rally of his reelection campaign, saying his policies had created jobs and lifted the middle class.

Like It Or Not: MAGA Unites GOP

A bloody, chaotic, legally explosive GOP primary is proving shockingly stable

Three polls conducted after his second indictment show Trump in a comfortable first place.

European Battles Escalate

They Come At Night, Mostly. With Leopard Tanks And Western Optics, Ukrainian Troops Own The Dark.

The Ukrainians' nighttime advantage helps to explain their progress. Even at night, "everything is clear as day," one Russian blogger wrote.

South Of Border Narco-War Brewing

More Republicans want to take the fight to Mexico's cartels. Experts say it's a bad idea.

A fringe idea to directly take on the Mexican cartels with the U.S. military is gaining some traction in the Republican party - even as critics warn that any unilateral action would endanger relations with Mexico and fail to alleviate the flow of drugs across the border.

Far East Confab Cont'd

Antony Blinken begins China visit that spy balloon put off

US secretary of state's trip seeks to clear the air but issues such as Taiwan, semiconductors and human rights leave limited room for compromise

Alt. Glimpse At Church

LGBTQ+ Catholics have a spiritual legacy to take pride in

Watching current events as a transgender person is enough to make Max Kuzma's head spin. He and other LGBTQ+ Catholics are sustained by finding God in living out their authentic identity and sharing their gifts with pride.

Building South Side Legacy

South KC Rotary rehabs a field of dreams

"For some of these kids, this is it...,"

Stormy Sunday Possible

FORECAST: Pop-up showers this afternoon, thunderstorms likely for Sunday morning

An isolated shower or thunderstorm is possible this afternoon and evening. Watch out for heavy rain, gusty wind and lightning.

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