Kansas City News Walk: Waldo Waits & Trump/Scott Threat Emerges

Tonight we share a few more items of interest for our blog community as we are once again inspired to witness pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Waldo Unplugged Forever?!?

Waldo residents battle heat, darkness while waiting for power to be restored

Theo McCullough and Rohn Dennis have been in the dark since Friday's storm. They explain their frustrations and concerns as they wait for power to be restored.

Local Reconciliation With Troops

'Didn't welcome them home': Local Vietnam Veterans honored at ceremony

Humana has held 100 events and hopes to thank every surviving Vietnam Veteran

Democracy Changes Nothing?!?

Changes in state election laws have little impact on results, new study finds - Kansas Reflector

A new study by two political scientists found that state changes to election laws have almost no impact on which side wins.

Meet Home Team Rising Star

Cole Ragans impressive in KC Royals debut

The 25-year-old made his Royals debut in Kauffman Stadium with a promising performance.

Trading Day Decision Finalized

Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins signs with Titans

The Kansas City Chiefs and DeAndre Hopkins rumors have officially come to an end.

Former Angels Lose Faith

We were Victoria's Secret models - everything you saw was fake

Jasmine Tookes, 32, and Josephine Skriver, 30, opened up about their time as Victoria's Secret Angels, admitting that most of what the public saw was "fake."

White House Fears Alternatives

Why Biden worries about a third-party rival in 2024 | CNN Politics

2024 is shaping up to be the kind of election Joe Biden could lose primarily because of a third-party candidacy.

TRUMP/SCOTT STAYS WINNING?!?!

Trump praises GOP challenger, says there could be place for him in next admin

Former President Donald Trump discussed challengers in the Republican presidential race, saying Sen. Tim Scott may have a role in his administration.

Deal To Strike?!?

Teamsters president says he's asked the White House not to intervene if UPS workers go on strike

A July 31 deadline for a new contract is approaching fast.

Vlad Threatens Further Escalation

Putin says Russia has 'sufficient' cluster munitions and may retaliate if Ukraine uses them | CNN

Russia has a stockpile of cluster munitions and will consider using them against Ukraine "if they are used against us," President Vladimir Putin said.

Far East Enacts Automation Crackdown

China just gave the world a blueprint for reigning in generative A.I.

China's top internet regulator released new regulations governing generative A.I. that address some of the technology's most pressing issues.

Catholics Hate Twitter, Too?!?

As Twitter devolves, how should Christians proceed on social media?

With the arrival of the new app Threads, columnist Fr. Daniel Horan recommends Catholics consider the Vatican's recent document about how to engage on social media platforms.

Mistakes Of Past Remembered

A Look Back at Old Kansas City Weddings and the Evolution of Traditions Today

"Love made the word go round then just as it does now."

Griggs Forecasts Work Week

Scattered storms close out the weekend in Kansas City

After an initial round of rain in the morning hours, another round of storms with heavy winds is possible through the night.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.