Kansas City Double Take: Local Hotness, Robot Wars & Rescues

Right now we return to hottie Paige for inspiration as we check pop culture, community news and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .


Cowtown Resources High Temps

Escaping the heat: Cooling centers open around the metro

Heat stroke, exhaustion, cramps, and fatigue are high risks today.


Show-Me Smoke Out

Quitting smoking is tough in rural Missouri

Missouri voters have repeatedly rejected higher cigarette taxes, a proven method in lowering or quitting smoking and tobacco use.


Rock Chalk Vote Harvesting?!?

Giant crop art portrait of Kamala Harris in Lawrence, Kansas, now complete with Tim Walz

World renowned crop artist Stan Herd completed his images of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz on Sunday, on a farm near the Kansas River in north Lawrence.


Meth Town Blowout Aftermath

Independence fire crews investigating house explosion, no injuries

Independence Fire Department crews are on the scene of a house explosion near Fair Street and Pearl Street.


More Cowtown Climate Deets

Ozone Alert in Kansas City due to poor air quality

The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Air Quality Program has issued an orange "Ozone Action Alert" for the metro on Tuesday, Aug. 27 due to unhealthy ground-level ozone


Celebrate Insta-Comeback 

Paige Spiranac returns to competitive golf for first time in eight years

PAIGE SPIRANAC is returning to golf after eight years away as she prepares to take part in The Creator Classic. The inaugural edition of the event will see "16 of the most successful and skil...


Conservative News Second Guesses Prez

Biden is in charge of country on second straight vacation, White House insists

The White House says President Biden is running the country despite being on vacation for a second week in a row, including on the Abbey Gate anniversary.


Talking 2024 Tactics

Analysis: Why Harris wants to unmute Trump | CNN Politics

Kamala Harris' most stinging line from her 2020 debate with then-Vice President Mike Pence perfectly explains the latest twist in her showdown with Donald Trump.


Senator Ted Offers Teachable Moment

Cruz urges Trump to agree to 'whatever stupid rules' Harris campaign wants for debate

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged former President Trump to accept any rule changes that Vice President Harris's campaign proposes for the upcoming ABC News debate, stressing the importance of ensuring the debate takes place regardless. Cruz, in a Monday night interview, pushed back on Fox News host Sean Hannity's suggestion that Trump should not "give...


Facebook Jail Exposed

Zuckerberg says Biden administration pressured Meta to censor COVID-19 content

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said senior officials in the Biden administration had pressured his social media company to censor COVID-19 content during the pandemic, adding that he would push back if this were to happen again.


Arguing Against MAGA

Special counsel Jack Smith asks appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon threw out the case, one of four prosecutions of Trump, after concluding that Smith's appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional.


Holy Land Salvation Redux

'Nothing short of miraculous': Israeli hostage rescued from Gaza tunnel

Qaid Farhan Alkadi, a member of Israel's Arab Bedouin minority, was transferred to a hospital for tests, the military said in a statement.


Eastern Europe Robot War Starts

Anticipating War Through 2025, Ukraine Is Standing Up New Mechanized Brigades

These brigades will need thousands of troops and thousands of vehicles.


Team Vlad Starts Talking Nukes

Russia warns the United States of the risks of World War Three

Russia said the West was playing with fire by considering allowing Ukraine to strike deep into Russia with Western missiles and cautioned the United States on Tuesday that World War Three would not be confined to Europe. Ukraine attacked Russia's western Kursk region on Aug.


The Boss Endures

Bruce Springsteen addresses farewell tour rumors after battling health issues

Bruce Springsteen, who has publicly been battling health issues for a year, proudly told his audience in Philadelphia that he had no plans for a farewell tour.


More Than Handful Of Debate

I wanted help from a GP - instead she judged me for my big boobs

Jane Galloway went through life being taunted, groped and embarrassed because of her breasts - until she managed to get an NHS reduction


Home Team Playoff Fight Cont'd

A 106-loss laughingstock a year ago, the Royals find themselves in a push to make the playoffs

As shortstop Bobby Witt Jr., the new face of the franchise, likes to say: "The boys are playin' some ball."


Kansas City Super Bowl Comeback

JuJu Smith-Schuster secretly signaled his return to the Chiefs weeks ago

As it turns out, JuJu has been putting easter eggs out there for quite some time.


Reporting Heroic Firefighter

Off-duty Kansas City firefighter runs to the rescue of drowning child

A young child is said to be recovering this morning thanks to a quick-thinking firefighter.


Lunchtime Blogging

Eat This Now: Worm Dip at The Drunken Worm

Worm Dip // Photo by Sarah Sipple I've never explicitly asked you to trust me, but for this dish, I'm playing that card. Worm dip ($10) at The Drunken Worm just might be the worst dish to feature when it comes to food photography.


Stay Cool Today

Excessive heat, humidity, and chance of thunderstorms for Tuesday

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Lainey Wilson - Whirlwind is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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