Kansas City Black Friday: Tense Truce & More Homeless Help

Today we celebrate rampant consumerism our freedom by way of buying a lot of junk manufactured in China after feasting by way of factory farms . . . On the bright side, there's also an overdose of football for the remainder weekend which offers the opportunity to lose more cash on the betting apps. And all of this inspires our peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

Local Good Deeds Endure

Shelter KC provides Thanksgiving meals to homeless all week

Shelter KC, a men's and women's rescue mission, made sure its guests were able to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

Don't Depend On The Dotte

Temperatures are dropping, but KCK still has no plan for long-needed homeless shelter

Wyandotte County has no low-barrier shelter to house its growing population of chronically homeless people as the Willa Gill Center moves.

Hipsters Report On Self-Care

The Pitch's 2024 Holiday Self-Gift Guide for spoiling yourself

Looking for some ideas for gift-giving this holiday season? Look no further than The Pitch's 2024 Holiday Gift Guide.

Insert Your Dad Joke Here!?!

Cucumber recall issued for dozens of states, including Kansas and Missouri

Residents in Kansas and Missouri who recently bought cucumbers might need to take another look at them.

Dead-tree Journalism Turnabout

Ready for your Christmas tree? Here's where to cut down or buy one around Kansas City

Ready to decorate for the holidays? See where KC area has spots with live evergreens to cut yourself, plus wreaths & other holiday decor.

Hottie Legacy Tarnished

Exclusive | 'America's Next Top Model' contestants hit back: Squashed dreams, global hatred - and fame as 'reality TV garbage'

In Vice TV's forthcoming production, "The Dark Side of Reality TV: America's Next Top Model," former contestants share their truths about starring on the hit series. The Post spoke to former ANTM contestants Keenyah Hill and Brittany Brower, who shared their positive experiences both during and after starring in the Tyra Banks-led series.

Needful Things Advice

We spent more than 3 months preparing for Black Friday - these are the 53+ best deals

Don't spend hours scrolling to find deals that are actually worth it. I already did all the work for you - these are the discounts you shouldn't miss.

MAGA Jams To LGBT Anthem

Donald Trump and Elon Musk vibe to YMCA at Mar-a-Lago for Thanksgiving

The president-elect and the billionaire tech titan were filmed throwing the dance moves as they sat around a roped-off table at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate Thursday night.

Not Quite Truce Cont'd

Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations

The bursts of violence - with no reports of serious casualties - reflected the uneasy nature of the ceasefire that otherwise appeared to hold as Lebanese troops began to deploy in parts of southern Lebanon.

Vlad Pummels Eastern Europe

Ukraine fights to keep the lights on as Russia hammers power plants

As a brutal winter looms, Russia is once again targeting power plants - forcing Ukrainians to adapt.

Covert Online ID Regulations Emerge Down Under

Australia's under-16 social media ban sparks anger and relief

In Sydney, reaction to the ban was mixed. Children, meanwhile, said they would try to find a way around the ban.

Scary 'Honey Packet' Probs

Dangerous new sex trend is sweeping college campuses: Doctors warn young men are at risk of death

Medics say the trend points to a deeper issue with hookup culture, where the focus is less on sexual health and more on performance.

Local Baller Respite

Turkey Time Trivia

Take a break from football

Chill Weekend Awaits . . .

First Warn Forecast: Cold with highs in mid-30s, Saturday snow showers lead to slow warm-up

Friday is on the cold side with temperatures in the 20s, feeling more like temps are in the teens, down to 10 degrees.

twocolors x Roe Byrne - Stereo is the song of the day and this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.