Kansas City Friday Tune In: Plaza Survival, Local Cannabis Cakes & Drone Wars

In a few moments we will be talking to Pete Mundo . . . It might not be as exciting as SFW Instagram fun times from Brazzers but we'll try to keep it as captivating as possible.

In the meantime we're checking pop culture, community news and top headlines to start the day . . .

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Kansas City Activities Other Than Paying For Some Lady's Private Jet

Weekend Possibilities | Taylor Swift, Vine Street Brewing and a Bike Ride

If you weren't lucky enough to land tickets to Taylor Swift's sold-out shows at Arrowhead Stadium this weekend, Flatland feels for you.

Country Club Cont'd 

Husch Blackwell signs 12-year lease extension at the Plaza Colonnade building - Kansas City Business Journal

Husch Blackwell plans a major remodel of its office space in the Plaza Colonnade building now that it has signed a 12-year lease extension. The firm, an anchor tenant since the building at 4801 Main St. opened, will be there through at least 2037.

JoCo Road Work Ramps Up

69 Highway ramp in Overland Park closing for weeks for toll lane project

Kansas drivers should plan for some delays as state road crews work to build a new toll lane on U.S. 69 Highway in Overland Park.

Resolving Culture War With Local Coffee

Harry Potter Pops Up for Lion House at PH Coffee - IN Kansas City Magazine

Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling's relationship with the LGBTQ+ community has been contentious since a series of transphobic tweets in 2020. Rowling refused to back down or apologize even after backlash from the industry and cast of the Harry Potter film franchise, disappointing Harry Potter fans in the queer community who found comfort in the...

Meth Town Cooks New Batch

Home Baker Creates Epic Custom Cannabis Cakes

Melissa Lewis has gained a following baking creative cannabis-infused cakes in her modest ranch house in Independence. She brings an artistic eye to her cakes.

Tech Smut Crackdown For Realz

You Can't Access Pornhub in Mississippi or Virginia Anymore

The popular porn site claimed mandatory age verification laws led to 80% drop in traffic. Similar laws are already incoming in Texas and Montana.

Euro War Escalates

Biden to Send Bombs Banned by 120+ Countries to Ukraine

The weapons can pose a deadly threat to civilians long after a conflict has ended.

More Trouble Awaits MAGA

Ex-prosecutor: Redactions in unsealed Trump search warrant affidavit suggest "additional charges"

"The real story is what is left that is redacted," says former U.S. Attorney Barb McQuade.

GOP Crafts 2nd Place Showdown

Ron DeSantis says he'll debate with or without Trump: 'I'll be there'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News he plans to participate in the first GOP presidential debate in August, whether or not Trump attends.

Talker Offers Decent Theory

Christie says Trump kept classified docs because 'he wants to pretend he's still president'

Republican presidential candidate and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said on Thursday that he believes former President Trump kept classified documents after leaving the White House because "he wants to pretend he's still president." "I think it was purely ego," Christie told CNN's Jake Tapper.

Far East Trade War Update

Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms

The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world's two largest economies would destabilise the global economy.

Taste Test Debate

'Forever chemicals' could be in nearly half of U.S. tap water, a federal study finds

A new government study estimates that at least 45% of the nation's tap water could be contaminated with one or more forms of PFAS. Here's what to do if you're worried about what's in your faucet.

Tech Fight Proves Deadly

Ukraine gained advantage in war against Putin with custom-built AI: 'unprecedented testing ground'

Ukraine developed its own artificial intelligence platform after looking at ten others. It used a tailor-made system to avoid handing sensitive data to any company.

Holy Land Conflict Recruits Even More Future Combatants

The Jenin incursion was meant to weaken militant groups. It has ended up deepening the defiance of Palestinian fighters | CNN

At the gates of Jenin's government hospital on Wednesday, dozens of armed Palestinian militants and their families gathered to collect their dead, just hours after hundreds of Israeli soldiers withdrew from the city's sprawling refugee camp.

Ridiculous French Connection

After days of destruction, Macron blames a familiar bogeyman: video games

Violence has erupted across France after the fatal police shooting of a teen. President Macron has, in part, blamed video games, adding him to the list of leaders who have cited the debunked theory.

Insta Outrage Aftermath

Keke Palmer's Boyfriend Criticizes Her Dress-And Faces Outrage And Sexism Allegations

Palmer's boyfriend Darius Jackson criticized Palmer for wearing a revealing dress because she is a mother, citing his "standards and morals."

Rap Music Testimony Reported

SleazyWorld Go reached the national hip-hop stage by rapping about Kansas City violence

Joseph Isaac overcame his own obstacles to become the most popular artist from Kansas City in years. His songs depict the tragic bloodshed caused by an ongoing plague of violent crime, and earned him a spot in XXL magazine's Freshman Class of 2023.

Hipsters Scarf It Up

22nd Friends of James Beard benefit celebrates the KC culinary scene in high fashion

If you follow the restaurant industry in Kansas City, you hear about the big-name chefs and their businesses. The American, which opened in 1974, stood out as one of the top restaurants in the country and was home-at one point in time-to many of the city's greatest chefs.

Local Science Stays Winning

Kansas City scientists at Stowers Institute researching memory diseases find breakthrough

Huntington's and Alzheimer's - they're progressive, chronic long-lived memory diseases. Scientists are trying to understand them because they know the toll it takes on families.

Dead-Tree Documents Demise

How did it get this bad for the Kansas City Royals? Start here

The Kansas City Royals hold the eighth pick in the MLB Draft, looking to accelerate a rebuilding process. Their draft history hasn't helped.

Forecast For The Eras . . .

Waves of showers and thunderstorms could threaten any outdoor plans

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact day

Taylor Swift - Lavender Haze is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.