Kansas City Flush: Local Reads, Escalation & Jailhouse Politics

For this midweek link dump we share more news on the return of the Angels along with pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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KCMO Benefits After Burnout

13 adults, 3 children displaced after electric heater sparks apartment fire

A fire that displaced more than a dozen people is a precautionary tale about inspecting heating sources before turning them on.

Cowtown Roads Recycled

KC pilot program uses recycled plastic bags, shredded tires to create stronger roads

A Kansas City pilot program is working to eliminate waste by using recycled plastics in asphalt mixes.

Artsy Talk Abounds In Autumn

Nelson-Atkins Museum unveils podcast Art Bytes to deep dive history, context, and conversation behind featured works

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has created a new podcast, Art Bytes, with host Kathleen Leighton, to talk about the art at the museum.

Retail FAIL Trending Locally

Bin store popularity grows as new store opens in Eastern Jackson County

Bin stores, like Retail Bins, buy overstock and returned merchandise from big-name stores. Retail Bins gets its pallets from Amazon, Walmart, JCPenney and Target.

Check Out Bookish Decor

Library Retreats - IN Kansas City Magazine

If you're a collector of books, a dedicated library is probably high on your dream home wish list. Get inspired by these three rooms designed for a lucky bibliophile. Cozy Study Leather chairs might be a prerequisite for a masculine retreat. Interior designer Mark Sudermann created this tucked-away library for a Mission Hills home.

Angels Save Troubled Brand

Can a troubled Victoria's Secret successfully write its next chapter? It's certainly pulling out all the stops | CNN

The message on Tuesday night in Brooklyn was simple: after a six-year hiatus, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show is back, and the lingerie brand's future is being shaped by women.

Prez Talks Trash Against MAGA

Biden: 'Loser' Trump Running to 'Stay Out of Jail'

President Joe Biden, in a fiery speech in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, tore into former President Donald Trump, accusing him of running for the White House to avoid going to prison and calling him a "loser in everything he does."

Promises At Lady Town Hall

Trump vows to 'end all sanctuary cities,' restore 'normalcy' at 'Faulkner Focus' town hall with female voters

Former President Donald Trump promised to end all sanctuary cities, and addressed other key election issues during a town hall with female voters in Georgia on 'The Faulkner Focus.'

Veep Gambles On Conservative Conversation

The Memo: Harris heads to Fox, facing threats and opportunities

Vice President Harris faces another critical moment in her campaign Wednesday, when she will sit for an interview with Fox News. The interview will be conducted by Bret Baier, one of the network's ...

Oldest Former Prez Casts Ballot

Jimmy Carter Fulfills Final Wish by Casting Ballot for Kamala Harris: 'It Was a Good Morning for Him'

Jimmy Carter, who turned 100 in early October, sent in his 2024 ballot on Oct. 16, casting his vote for Kamala Harris in the presidential election. 'It was a good morning for him,' said his son Chip

Justice For Journalism

Former Las Vegas-area Democratic official sentenced to 28 years for killing reporter in 2022

A former Las Vegas-area Democratic elected official was sentenced Wednesday to serve at least 28 years in Nevada state prison for killing an investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of his conduct in office two years ago.

Think Piece: MAGA Dances Whilst Words Lose Meaning

Donald Dances as Democracy Devolves

Perhaps we are finally freed from the task of deciding how to interpret Donald Trump.

Another Nothing Burger Serving

Donald Trump bears responsibility for Jan. 6 attack, Jack Smith argues in new filing

A team of federal prosecutors led by special counsel Jack Smith said in a filing on Wednesday that Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump bears responsibility for the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.

Middle-East Fight On Familiar Ground

Israeli strikes kill at least 15 in Qana, a Lebanese town with a dark history of civilian deaths

Israeli strikes have killed at least 15 people in the southern Lebanese town of Qana, which has long been associated with civilian deaths after Israeli strikes during previous conflicts with Hezbollah.

Eastern Europe Combat Cont'd

Zelenskyy lays out Ukraine 'victory plan' which Moscow calls an escalation

Ukrainian president wants 'unconditional invite' to join Nato and rules out conceding territory to Russia

LGBT Crackdown In Italia

Italy makes it illegal for couples to have a baby by surrogacy overseas | CNN

Italy's parliament made it illegal on Wednesday for couples to go abroad to have a baby via surrogacy - a pet project of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's party which activists say is meant to target same-sex partners.

Harsh Times For Hardware

True Value declares Chapter 11 bankruptcy and lines up sale to Do it Best

True Value, a national hardware brand founded in 1948, said it has a deal to be acquired by rival Do it Best.

Funny Man Walks Back Politics

Jerry Seinfeld said he regrets comments blaming 'extreme left' for ruining comedy

"I don't think, as I said, 'the extreme left' has done anything to inhibit the art of comedy," Seinfeld said in an interview with fellow comedian Tom Papa.

Hip-Hop Dirty Talk Alleged

Kanye West told wife Bianca Censori he wanted to sleep with her mom while she watched: lawsuit

Kanye West allegedly told his wife, Bianca Censori, that he wanted to sleep with her mom, Alexandra Censori, while she watched, his ex-assistant claimed in a lawsuit.

Golden Ghetto Gift Of Life Update

Overland Park birthing center closure leaves mothers with one fewer option

An Overland Park birthing center has closed its doors leaving expectant mothers with fewer options.

About Upcoming Traffic Jam

Runners gear up for Kansas City's largest marathon this weekend

The Garmin Kansas City Marathon is this weekend. The marathon offers a 5k, 10k and half marathon

Super Bowl Baller Suffer L

Why the Kansas City Chiefs are the biggest losers of the Amari Cooper trade

This deal is a double-whammy for Kansas City, which missed out on two star receivers in one day. Patrick Mahomes might be good enough to win a Super Bowl by himself, but why make him do that?

Show-Me Cinematic Reference

'Napoleon Dynamite' cast visits a diner in Missouri's bootheel

"What're you going to do today, Napoleon?" The answer to that is to visit a local pancake house in Kennett, Missouri.

Morning Chill Aftermath

First freeze of the fall season today

Today is a First Alert Weather Impact Day

Alan Walker, Sofiloud - Team Side feat. RCB is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.