Kansas City Scorcher: History, Temps Rise & Unity Convention

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Newsflash: Take It Easy Today

Local doctors urge caution as heat sweeps through Kansas City

Heat indices in Kansas City are expected to be more than 100 degrees this weekend. When conditions are that hot, it can become dangerous to your health.

Morning Burn Out

I-435WB shut down at I-35 due to vehicle fire

I-435WB at I-35 has been shut down in Lenexa due to a vehicle fire. No injuries were reported. Highway to re-open shortly.

Fired Up But Few Debates

'Always packing heat': After Trump shot, KC-area candidates vow to keep public events

Candidates promised the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump wouldn't stop them from campaigning in public.

It's Amazing How Many People DON'T Care . . . 

Who will fill Greg Razer's seat?

Missouri State Senator Greg Razer isn't seeking another term, which leaves his Kansas City seat up for grabs. We'll meet the two Democrats vying to represent the 7th District.

Kansas Moment Of Niceness

13 puppies rescued by Garden City Police Department

Garden City police officers made an unusual discovery on Sunday morning: thirteen puppies were found on the side of the road.

Sharing Fashion Hotness

Sydney Sweeney Took 'Chaotic' Mirror Selfies in a Flirty Bandana Two-Piece

Sydney Sweeney dressed up in a paisley two-piece that she customized by rolling down the top part of the shirt.

Prez Statement Roundup

US politics must never be a 'killing field', Joe Biden warns

President Biden urged Americans to lower the political temperature following the Trump rally shooting.

MAGA Unites For Convention

Trump says he will call for unity in speech revised since shooting at Pennsylvania rally

Former president says he has rewritten speech in the light of shooting . . .

GOP After History . . .

Trump assassination attempt jolts GOP ahead of RNC

The assassination attempt against former President Trump has jolted the Republican National Convention, sparking discussions about security, the former president's presence and a rallying effect he...

Market Likes MAGA

Trump Media, crypto stocks jump as odds of Trump victory rise after shooting

Crypto stocks, prison operators and other shares that could benefit from a Donald Trump presidency in the U.S. jumped during premarket trading on Monday as the Republican candidate's odds of winning rose after an assassination attempt at a rally.

Haxxorz Dial Up Dollars

Hacker Says AT&T Paid About $400,000 to Erase Sensitive Data

A hacker who claims to have stolen sensitive call and text logs from AT&T Inc. said they were paid about $400,000 to erase the data trove.

Soccer Chaos Comes To US

Copa America madness spilled beyond the gates inside stadium with escalator destroyed

The chaos at the Copa America final on Sunday did not stop at the gates.

Baller Shows Her Anger

Frustrated Caitlin Clark swats defender's eye and draws a technical

In the third quarter of Sunday's 81-74 win, Clark got a steal near Indiana's basket before rushing down the floor in transition, only to be grabbed at halfcourt by Lynx forward Cecilia Zandalasini.

Horrific Tech Emerges In Europe

Ukrainian startups are creating a low-cost robot army to fight Russia

An ecosystem of labs in hundreds of secret workshops is leveraging innovation to create a robot army that Ukraine hopes will kill Russian troops and save its own wounded soldiers and civilians.

Vlad Drops Huge One But Not Big One . . . Yet

Russia bragged that it dropped a 3-ton bomb on Ukraine. A video shows its huge size.

Russia's defense ministry shared a video of a massive FAB-3000 glide bomb, as well as a pilot bragging about how destructive the bomb is.

Holy Land Destruction Deets

Israel says Hamas commander killed in southern Gaza strike but no word on military chief | CNN

Israel has announced that a Hamas commander was killed in its strike on Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Saturday, without giving any word on the key target, Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif.

Far East Fading

China's economic growth slows amid weak retail spending

Retail sales growth is the weakest since the country emerged from Covid-19 lockdowns

Down Under Tell All

Escort reveals 'so many husbands' are bad in bed: 'How are their wives putting up with this?'

An Australian escort has revealed why she thinks Aussie men are so bad at sex and there is one big thing too many are doing wrong.

Locals In Milwaukee

Kansas City metro law enforcement officials to join 100+ agencies at RNC

Kansas City metro area law enforcement officials are set to embark on a journey to Wisconsin in an effort to strengthen security at the Republican National Convention.

Good Preview Read For Parents

I journeyed into Kansas City's new storybook museum. Here's what I found

Kansas City's The Rabbit Hole invites kids of all ages into the wild, wondrous heart of great storytelling.

Kansas City Heat Skyrocket Today

Hottest day in heat wave with temperatures nearing 100 degrees

Today is a First Alert Weather Alert Day

JD McPherson - "Sunshine Getaway" is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.