Kansas City Cloud: Springtime Eternal Hope, MAGA Chicken & Tech Fight

For late night and early morning denizens of the local discourse we share another quick consideration at what we're reading right now with a focus on the big picture and a few notes we should've shared earlier.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


More Gunfire Midweek

Kansas City police investigating life-threatening shooting on Flora Avenue

One person was critically wounded in a shooting Wednesday night in Kansas City.


Faults Of Perception

Bizarre Earthquake Near Kansas City Wasn't Really an Earthquake?

When is an earthquake not really an earthquake? When it's a recent one that hit the Kansas City, Missouri area that was felt by hundreds, but wasn't an earthquake at all.


Building Up Burbs

Downtown Market Plaza Construction

April 6, 2024 The completion of the first phase of the Lee's Summit Downtown Market Plaza is scheduled for Spring of 2025. The new Farmer's Market & Event Space, Outdoor Performance Area, and S...


Golden Ghetto Tax FAIL Frustrates

Lenexa tax prep business under investigation by district attorney's office

A Lenexa tax prep business is under investigation by the Johnson County District Attorney's Office.


Home Team Sweep

Spencer shelled, Seth stymies 'Stros, series secured 11-2

A complete victory to win the series.


New Hotness Standard

Rihanna sizzles in purple lingerie while eating French fries

Rihanna made quite the impression in a new promotional video for her lingerie line Savage X Fenty. The 36-year-old hitmaker struck sultry poses in bed at a hotel with room service.


White House Assurance Again

Biden vows 'ironclad' support for Israel amid Iran attack fears

"We're going to do all we can to protect Israel's security," Mr Biden said amid growing fears of retaliation.


MAGA Earns More Love

Trump visits Atlanta Chick-fil-A, buys customers chicken and shakes

Chick-fil-A customers at an Atlanta restaurant were treated to milkshakes and chicken when former President Donald Trump stopped by on Wednesday.


Crossing GOP Divide

Speaker Johnson will meet with Trump as the Republican House leader fights for his job

House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet with Donald Trump for a press conference on election integrity.


Tech FAIL In Eastern Europe

American drones are glitching and getting lost in Ukraine, giving way to a flood of Chinese drones

Both sides are developing new drones and employing unmanned systems in ways that constantly change what combat looks like on the battlefield.


Holy Land Tension Rising

Tension at Al-Aqsa Mosque is deepening with each day of the Israel-Hamas war

Friction between Palestinians, Jewish activists and police over Jerusalem's religious sites are a flashpoint of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The war in Gaza has brought the tensions to the fore.


Far East Takeover Investigated

DoJ opens probe into Nippon Steel's deal for US Steel - Politico (NYSE:X)

The U.S. Department of Justice opens an investigation into Nippon Steel's proposed takeover of US Steel as concerns rise over foreign ownership of the iconic American company.


Tragic Anti-Climax

Wife found dead after 'extreme sex' as police probe 'risky practises' in bedroom

It's believed the woman partook in 'extreme sex' during her holiday in Spain before she was found dead in a tourist apartment in Malaga and her husband was arrested


Billionaire Busts Open Tech Meet

Lauren Sánchez Stuns in Racy Red Corset Dress with Jeff Bezos at White House State Dinner

Lauren Sánchez stunned in racy red corset dress with her fiance Jeff Bezos at the White House State Dinner held in honor of the prime minister of Japan on Wednesday.


Eternal Hope Anniversary

From hatred to kindness 10 years later | SevenDays founder shares how nonprofit grew hope out of tragedy

KSHB 41 anchor Rae Daniel sat down with SevenDays founder Mindy Corporon 10 years after she lost her son and father in a shooting at the Jewish Community Center.


Celebrate Kangaroo Science 

UMKC Student Changing the Course of Cancer Treatment

It is hard to find someone whose life is not affected by cancer, and UMKC Ph.D. candidate, Yuhan Guo shared this reality when her grandmother was diagnosed with leukemia in 2018. Once a person is diagnosed, they have a couple of treatment options that work but often leave them weakened.


Forecast For Midweek

A few showers possible south of the KC metro

Otherwise, there are pleasant conditions to end the work week in Kansas City

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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