Kansas City News Taste: Hipster Drama, Taxes & Brat Summer

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Even More Soccer Cash Arrives

KCMO lands fellowship to build global connections ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Kansas City, Missouri, announced Tuesday a program partnership with the U.S. Department of State to help the city build relationships with counties across the world.

Local Fight Over History

Old Hyde Park residents try to save historic building. Has owner left it to fall apart?

Old Hyde Park residents met with Dr. Paramjeet Sabharwal, the owner of the Carmen Building, alleging he's letting the building fall apart while debates continue over historic status.

Exploring Hipster Drama

The Cardboard Knight brings KC Fringe the essential found family drama

"The Cardboard Knight" by local playwright, Cory Busch, tells the tale of found family during the Syrian Civil War.

Kansas Law Debated

These 14 GOP bills could become KS law despite vetoes from Gov. Laura Kelly. Here's how

Kelly issued more vetoes this session than any Kansas governor in almost 20 years, for bills ranging from abortion to transgender rights to education.

Show-Me Taxing Discussion

Where Missouri Republican candidates for governor stand on personal property taxes

Candidates vying to be the next Republican governor of Missouri have pointed to personal property tax cuts as a way to reduce financial burden in Missouri. Local governments anticipate a drain on their revenue.

Not Quite News From Northeast

Kansas City Water Department Appoints New Director - Northeast News

Emily WheelerEditorial Intern Kansas City announced Kenneth C. Morgan as KC Water's new water services director July 8. Morgan - who currently serves as deputy director of the Water Distribution Division for the Public Utilities Department in San Diego, Calif. - will begin tackling this new role Monday, Aug. 12.

Fancy Home Accessories Locals Probably Can't Afford

Statement Chandeliers - IN Kansas City Magazine

If your dining room needs a fresh, new look, one of the easiest ways to update it is a statement-making chandelier. Just try to imagine the following three dining rooms without their centerpiece lighting fixture. A room can go from boring to bold in one quick step.

Internets Cruelty Confronts EPIC Beauty

Emily Ratajkowski Walking Dog Braless Told She Looks 'Miserable'

Emily Ratajkowski had fans picking apart her poker face during an NYC dog walk making headlines for her stunning braless.

Where's Joe Rebuked?!?

The right pushed an absurd conspiracy theory about Biden after he dropped out

Right-wing pundits purported a kind of "Weekend at Bernie's" situation involving the president, who tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday and had been in recovery over the weekend.

MAGA Makes Campaign 2024 Legal Moves

Trump campaign files FEC complaint trying to block Biden funds transferring to Harris | CNN Politics

The Trump campaign on Tuesday filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission arguing money raised for President Joe Biden's reelection bid cannot be transferred to Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.

Veep Starts With Snub?!?

Harris skipping Netanyahu address shows daylight with Biden on Israeli leader

Vice President Harris will be notably absent from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a joint session of Congress, a move that signals a shift on how she might handle the war.

Vlad Pays For New Troops

Russia is offering Moscow residents a record $22,000 to fight in Ukraine | CNN

Authorities in the city of Moscow are offering a record signing-on bonus for new recruits to fight in Ukraine, in the latest sign of a scramble to boost dwindling Russian troop numbers.

Trendy Complications Emerge

Polyamory, pregnancy and the truth about what happens when a baby enters the picture

The polyamorous community wants people to know that pregnancy does not suddenly disqualify someone from being ethically non-monogamous.

Political Internets Marketing Not So Cleverly Disguised 

How the "brat summer" TikTok trend kickstarted Kamala Harris campaign memes

Social media memes about Vice President Kamala Harris playing on Charli XCX's album "BRAT" are engaging young voters and energizing Democrats.

Snoop Blazes Up At Olympic Proportions

Snoop Dogg to Light Up Paris 2024 as Olympic Torch Bearer

Snoop Dogg is set to carry the Olympic torch on its final leg through Paris, adding a touch of West Coast cool to the City of Light.

Good Deeds Stops Through Town

The Barefoot Dutchman steps into Kansas City, bringing awareness to mental health

Anton Nootenboom is walking barefoot from LA to New York City to bring awareness to men's mental health, an issue he's dealt with personally

Muggy Warmup Arrives

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Heat indices could reach 100 degree mark this weekend

The summer sizzle quickly returns! Temperatures Tuesday afternoon will make a run into the mid-80s, with a small chance at a random pop-up shower or rumble.

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