Kansas City Flicker: Prez Blames Debate 'Bad Episode' & Royals Lose

We're playing a bit of catch-up but a few stories we've been reading can't wait until morning.

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Home Team Struggles Tonight

Stranded baserunners, terrible replay review, and a bullpen blowup lead to 4-2 Royals loss in Colorado

It is a recurring theme.

Local Text Navigation Discovered

'It's almost like a time machine': Library acquires 3rd version of Galileo's 414-year-old book

The Linda B. Hall Library in Kansas City, Missouri, is now the only place in the world to view all three original editions of Galileo's groundbreaking scientific publication from 1610.

Kansas Dead-Tree Payout

Former reporter settles part of her lawsuit over a police raid on a Kansas newspaper for $235,000

A former reporter for a weekly Kansas newspaper has agreed to accept $235,000 to settle part of her federal lawsuit over a police raid on the paper that made a small city the focus of a national debate over press freedoms.

Show-Me Yeti Talker . . . 

Missouri Man Talks to a Bigfoot, But the Response Was Terrifying

It certainly doesn't happen to everyone, but it does happen to many. A northern Missouri man encountered a strange creature and decided to attempt to communicate. The response he received was terrifying.

Scary Summer House Guests Arrive Across Heartland

Brown recluses live all over KS and MO. What to do if the venomous spider bites you

Venomous spider hides indoors & outdoors in Kansas and Missouri. How to identify the recluse spider, how to get rid of them, & bite symptoms.

Local Convenience Coming Soon

Buc-ee's could break ground on Kansas City location this year

Wyandotte County leaders could advance a plan to allow Buc-ee's to proceed with plans to add a massive gas station near Kansas Speedway.

Pupper Homecoming Finally

Lucas the Labrador now in a foster home after spending over 500 days in Kansas animal shelter

The average stay in a shelter is about 30 days.

Spider-Man Proves Kinda Gross

Who is Tobey Maguire's, 49, rumored love interest Lily Chee, 20?

His rumored love interest, Lily Chee, is a 20-year-old model and actress he had his arm wrapped around as they left the Fanatics CEO's annual star-studded soiree together.

White House Offers More Excuses

'Exhausted,' 'bad epsiode': Biden doubles down on debate explanations in ABC News exclusive

Biden, in his first television interview since his debate with Donald Trump, brushed off the poor performance as a "bad episode" and said he alone was to blame.

Lowering Expectations

Biden at peace if he loses to Trump: "As long as I gave it my all"

Biden is under growing pressure to step aside as the Democratic nominee.

MAGA Against Think Tank

Trump disavows Project 2025 transition plan after a key official calls for a new American Revolution

Former President Donald Trump is seeking to distance himself from a plan for a massive overhaul of the federal government drafted by some of his former administration officials.

Axis Conversation Cont'd

Hungary's Orban says in no position to negotiate between Ukraine and Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday he was not in a position to negotiate between Ukraine and Russia following media reports that he would travel to Moscow during the day to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Old School Real Estate Struggle

Israel settlements drive heightens Palestinian land angst

The settlements are spreading on land Palestinians want for a future independent state.

Politics Of Surrender Inflamed

More than 50 candidates and campaigners physically assaulted ahead of French elections | CNN

French authorities have recorded more than 50 physical assaults on candidates and campaigners on the campaign trail, the country's Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said Friday as concerns mount about political violence ahead of France's high-stakes parliamentary elections.

Leftist Winning Across Pond

Starmer pledges to 'reset' Britain as Labour takes over after 14 years of Conservative rule | CNN

The Labour Party has won a landslide victory in the UK general election, sweeping into power after 14 years of Conservative rule on the back of a wave of public disillusionment.

Southern Hospitality Teachable Moment Proves Nasty

'Ride or die' best friends allegedly had sex with students while working for Georgia school district

A pair of "ride or die" best friends -- who were in each other's wedding parties -- are charged with having sex with male students while they worked for a Georgia school district.

Celebrating Local Lucky Dude

Quick errand turns into 50,000 lottery win for man in Kansas City

A quick errand to buy some household bleach turned out to be a big win for one man in Kansas City, Missouri.

Advice For Northland Links

Platte County Sheriff issues caution for golf carts not to cross spillway during heavy rains

Platte County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) issue a caution for golf carts not to cross spillway due to runoff from over night rains. According to the PCSO, golf carts can be swept up against the fence.

KC Collector's Item Debuts

Satchel Paige bobblehead released by National Hall of Fame Friday

A Satchel Paige bobblehead was released by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame. It's available starting Friday to celebrate his birthday.

Hipsters Back To Future

Sci-fi satire 2124 time travels to the KC Fringe Festival

July 18-28 Jami Campbell and a dozen performers present the world in 2124 in a sci-fi comedy special at KC Fringe Festival

Weekend Outlook For Now . . . 

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Pleasant temps continue this weekend, rain may play a role

We will continue to enjoy pleasant temperatures for early July this weekend, but rain could play a role in outdoor plans at times.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.