Kansas City News Lounge: Evening Coffee & Greenland Might Actually Go For It

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Street Level Progress Reported

After days without seeing a snow plow, neighbors finally see relief

Over the last week, we have amplified the frustrations of community members who are waiting for their neighborhoods to be plowed. Those frustrations have been felt on both sides of the state line.

East Side Medical Drama Alleged

Lawsuit alleges KC hospital gave patient a drug he's allergic to during heart surgery prep

John Sroufe alleges a surgical team at Research Medical Center used a disinfectant he was allergic to while preparing him for heart surgery, causing respiratory failure and anaphylactic shock.

Suburban Carbs Cure?!?

New health-focused coffee shop in Kansas City area hopes to be 'catalyst' for community

Ase Coffee near Kansas City is a health-focused coffee shop that offers spacious seating, live music, event space & more near Lee's Summit.

Building Northeast 2025

City of Kansas City Announces Front Street Construction Project to Commence in March - Northeast News

Julia Williams Editor-in-Chief BREAKING- The City of Kansas City announced in a release Thursday, Jan. 9 that crews will begin a quad-phase roadway reconstruction of Front Street spanning from Chouteau Trafficway through N. Topping Ave., in March 2025.

Artsy Cowtown History Unpacked

Many American Stories Intersect at the Truman Library's High-Modern Portrait of a President

On Feb. 11, 1965, Harry S. Truman met the painter Elaine de Kooning as she presented her new portrait of John F. Kennedy, to the Truman Library in Independence.

Celebrate Celeb Java Jaunt

Emily Ratajkowski Told To 'Cover' Up In Braless Coffee Look

Emily Ratajkowski is getting shamed for her ultra-revealing braless sweater as she displays her curves and abs in the street.

Blaming Flames On MAGA?!?

Dem senator warns 'LA fires are preview of coming atrocities,' claims Trump bought off by 'Big Oil'

Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., claims President-elect Trump was bought off by "Big Oil" and that "the LA fires are preview of coming atrocities."

Inferno Threatens Veep

Kamala Harris' neighborhood under threat as Los Angeles fire shifts

The Palisades fire spread east on Friday night, causing a new evacuation order for much of the affluent Brentwood community.

Meet New MAGA Americans?!?

Greenland PM 'ready' to talk with Trump

Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede said he is "ready" to talk with President-elect Trump, who has recently expressed ambitions for the U.S. to acquire Greenland, the world's largest island. Egede was asked during a press conference in Copenhagen on Friday if he was in touch with the president-elect.

Inferno Fed Bailout Turns Political Ahead Of Inauguration

Gavin Newsom says Trump may try to withhold disaster aid for California: 'He's been pretty straightforward about that'

In an interview with "Pod Save America," Newsom said Trump has been "pretty straightforward" about potentially denying federal aid to California.

Holy Land Fights Over Hostages

Anti-war protesters clash with police in Tel Aviv

STORY: :: Police in Tel Aviv scuffle with protesters at ademonstration calling for an end to the war in Gaza:: January 11, 2025:: Shuli Kislev, Israeli protester "I don't expect anything from my government. That's the that's the point of it.

Europe Drone War 

Ukraine says it has hit one of Russia's largest oil refineries in a drone strike | CNN

Ukraine claimed Saturday to have struck one of Russia's largest oil refineries in a drone attack, starting a fire at the facility more than 700 miles into Russian territory.

Tesla King Under Brit Surveillance

UK security officials monitor Elon Musk's social media posts

A Home Office team is tracking the reach and impact of posts by the tech mogul and others for security risks.

Tricking Haterz Into Making Hollywood Relevant Again?!?

The great trans 'hope' of Karla Sofía Gascón's Oscar campaign

The transgender star of Netflix's Emilia Pérez, Karla Sofía Gascón, is poised to make LGBTQ+ history on Hollywood's biggest night. She shares why that visibility matters.

Meta Rules Ur Dad . . . 

Leaked Meta Rules: Users Are Free to Post "Mexican Immigrants Are Trash!" or "Trans People Are Immoral"

Facebook now allows attacks on immigrants and trans people, and posts like "Mexican immigrants are trash!" and "I'm a proud racist."

American Lovers Confront Another Cycle Of Accusations

Sex at Waukesha laundromat; man, woman accused again

A man and woman - already charged with having sex in the Waukesha County Jail lobby last year - are now accused of having sex at a laundromat.

Caribbean For For Cold-Ass Cowtown Nights

Exclusive Jerk Restaurant and Bar Brings Savory Jamaican Cuisine to Watts Mill Plaza

Freshmade favorites include braised oxtail and jerk wings

Grigs Tells KC To Chill . . .

Cold Sunday followed by much colder air Monday

Monday and Tuesday morning temps. just above zero

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.