This morning we pay tribute to a lesser but more controversial pop diva Katy who suffers criticism amid her latest musical release which inpsires our peek at pop culture, community news and top headlines.
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Cash In On Climate Change
MARC calling for public input for 2025 project funding
The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) is asking for public comment on the 20 Planning Sustainable Places applications it's considering for funding in its 2025 call for projects.
Double Burn Overnight
House fire spreads, impacts two neighbor homes overnight
An overnight house fire on Bristol Avenue spread to two neighbor homes overnight. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
Show-Me Right Idea . . .
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley leading bipartisan push to ban lawmaker stock trading
Senators from both parties unveiled bipartisan compromise bill that would require all members of Congress, spouses and dependent children to stop buying or selling individual stocks, saying it will help restore confidence in Congress.
Kansas City Vote Tech Debuts
KC League of Women Voters provides voter tools for upcoming local election
The League of Women Voters (LWV) of Kansas City updated their 411VOTE.org website Thursday morning to provide voters with tools for the upcoming local elections.
Food Inflation Sparks Options
Kansas City shoppers have new ways to shop, pay for groceries
Kansas City grocery stores are rolling out new options. Hy-Vee is now accepting PayPal and Venmo for pickup and delivery orders, and a Price Chopper and a McKeevers location are testing AI-powered shopping carts.
Kickoff Coming Soon
The countdown is on: Kansas City prepares for biggest soccer match in its history
Two years from Thursday, Kansas City will host the biggest soccer match in its history
Salvy Earns Place In History
Kansas City Royals Beloved Catcher Passes Hall of Famer in Baseball History
The Kansas City Royals swept the St. Louis Cardinals in a doubleheader on Wednesday as catcher Salvador Perez passed Hall of Famer Roy Campanella on an impressive list in baseball history.
Haters Attack Hottest Diva
Katy Perry's 'Woman's World' music video gets mixed reactions
Katy Perry's music video for "Woman's World" is out and the reactions are wide-ranging.
Security Taps Out
Massive AT&T hack compromises phone, text records of "nearly all" customers
It's one of the biggest private communications data breaches in recent history.
Witness One More White House Blunder
Biden says 'Vice President Trump' when discussing Harris | CNN Politics
Early in his solo news conference, President Joe Biden mistakenly said "Vice President Trump" when discussing if his Vice President, Kamala Harris, could beat the former president.
More Deets On MAGA Legal Moves
Trump asks judge to dismiss criminal conviction, citing SCOTUS immunity decision
Trump was originally scheduled to be sentenced Thursday.
Former First Lady Returns
Melania Trump to attend Republican convention in Milwaukee next week | CNN Politics
Former first lady Melania Trump is planning to attend the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week, making a rare campaign appearance alongside her husband, former President Donald Trump, two sources familiar with the plans tell CNN.
Celebs Abandon Prez
After Clooney's call to action, Hollywood heavy hitters eye the exits with Biden
Hollywood appears to be heading for the hills over President Biden's reelection bid, and political experts say the loss of celebrity support could put a blockbuster-sized dent in his campaign...
Talker Disputes Guv Control
Ben Shapiro talks about censorship of conservatives in U.S. House hearing
Rep. Eric Swalwell and Shapiro clash over Project 2025 during House hearing on media collusion. Read more.
Spy Games Redux
US reportedly foiled Russian plot to kill boss of German arms firm supplying Ukraine
Plan to assassinate Rheinmetall's Armin Papperger believed to have been at a relatively advanced stage
Tragic Wartime Testimony
'Tomorrow, I kill you:' Rescued hostage details psychological abuse during eight months of Hamas captivity | CNN
When the Gaza sunshine was at its hottest, Andrey Kozlov said the Hamas fighters would cover him with blankets, leaving him to stew in his sweat. When he asked about his family, they would say they had forgotten him. When they pulled the blindfold from his eyes, they said they would kill him and film his murder.
Sharing Economy Sneaks Peek
'So creepy.' Inside CNN's investigation of Airbnb's hidden camera problem | CNN Business
For these renters, hidden cameras at their Airbnbs have spiraled into nightmares. CNN's Kyung Lah investigates how the company keeps its hidden camera problem quiet.
DVD Era Ending
Redbox shutting down 24K kiosks, over 1,000 workers haven't been paid over parent company's bankruptcy filing
Redbox, the once beloved movie rental kiosk and rival of video store Blockbuster is shutting down after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, filed for bankruptcy.
Exploring Science Of Promiscuity
'Guess what? Mummy is a sex worker': the sexologist who wants to build a 'slutopia' for women
Dr Hilary Caldwell's new book Slutdom looks at how women navigate sex and shame, and at all ages. She shares what she's learned as both a sex worker and as an academic
Serving Old School Hip-Hop
Ice Cube set to bring latest tour to Kansas City burger joint
Are we there yet? Kansas City rap fans are in for an unforgettable treat as Ice Cube plans to bring his most recent tour to a local burger joint.
Forgotten Hobbies Restored
When old instruments stop making music, a Kansas City charity will transform them into art
Got an old instrument collecting dust in your basement? One Kansas City fundraiser enlists regional artists to turn them into reclaimed works of art.
Sign Up Whilst Waiting FOREVER In Cell Phone Lot
KCI traveler guest pass program still in the works
Earlier this year, KCI Airport officials were hoping to roll out a new traveler guest pass program by this summer.
More Deets On Local Drama
New artistic director at Kansas City's Unicorn Theatre is ready for more 'experimentation'
Theater-goers will be in for some "surprises," says Ernie Nolan, the new artistic director of the Unicorn Theatre in Kansas City. Nolan assumed the role on July 1, after the retirement of longtime director Cynthia Levin.
Cowtown Summer Steams Up
Heat and humidity build as we head into weekend
Heat and humidity build as we head into weekend
Katy Perry - Woman's World is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.
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