Kansas City Roundup: Local Lunar Party & MAGA Day One Postscript

More than a few things to consider for late night & early morning denizens of the cowtown discourse as we ponder top headlines, community reporting and pop culture.

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More Deets On Winning Foodies

The KC Metro Has Six James Beard Award Semifinalists in 2025 - IN Kansas City Magazine

Six faces, places, and programs in the Kansas City culinary scene were named James Beard Award semifinalists on Wednesday. To win-or even come close to-a James Beard Award is one of the top culinary honors in the United States. Semifinalists are considered the top 20 in their fields; nominees (to be chosen on April 2)...


Small Apartment Throwback

Developer shares vision for future of Historic Aladdin Hotel

Once completed, the Aladdin will have 122 apartment units and many other amenities.


Traffic Trouble In Golden Ghetto

Injury crash closes multiple lanes on northbound I-35 in Overland Park

A multi-vehicle crash in Overland Park has resulted in multiple lane closures on northbound I-35.


Dedicated Helper Undertakes Hipster Q&A

Four Inane Questions with Stroke Sister's Angie Read

Catching up with local survivor Angie Read to discuss how she plans to use her experiences to assist others in the metro.


Dead-Tree Shares Fast Food Journalism

Check out KFC restaurant decked out in Chiefs decor - 1,000 miles from Arrowhead

For the run-up to the Super Bowl, KFC decorated six of its restaurants in Mexico with NFL decor. The Chiefs-themed locations reference Taylor Swift.


Former Pop Star Sets Thirst Trap Soon After Split

'Gorgeous' Jessica Simpson shows off her toned legs in low-cut swimsuit after Eric Johnson split

Jessica Simpson took to Instagram to show off her toned legs in a plunging yellow swimsuit after her split from her husband Eric Johnson.


MAGA Day One Roundup

Everything Trump did in the first executive orders and actions of his presidency

President Donald Trump began his second administration with a blitz of policy actions to reorient U.S. government priorities.


Money Talks, Even To MAGA

Right-Leaning Activist Groups Reportedly Putting Heat On Big Banks To Ditch DEI Policies

Some groups have been calling for JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs to revoke or scale back on their DEI initiatives, people familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal.


Billionaire On The Outs With White House Policy

Elon Musk bashes the $500 billion AI project Trump announced, claiming its backers don't 'have the money' | CNN Business

Shortly after President Donald Trump announced a new massive AI infrastructure investment from the White House, "First Buddy" Elon Musk tried to tear it down.


Holy Land Fighting Cont'd

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

In the days since a fragile ceasefire took hold in the Gaza Strip, Israel has launched a major military operation in the occupied West Bank and suspected Jewish settlers have rampaged through two Palestinian towns.


MAGA Sends Vlad Ultimatum

Trump tells Putin to end 'ridiculous war' in Ukraine or face new sanctions

The US president says he is offering Moscow a "big favour" by helping Russia and Ukraine reach a deal.


Giggity Giggles Good For Lovers

Couples who can laugh during sex tend to be more satisfied: Study

Joking about your sex life, even while in the middle of it, is a good thing, a study in the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality says.


Tasty New Start Arrives

Hella Good lunar launch party celebrates KC's rising Asian culture, bringing ancestors to the night market - Startland News

Béty Lê Shackelford hopes Hella Good Deeds - the nonprofit sister organization of the popular Vietnamese coffee shop Cafe Cà Phê - makes members of Kansas City's Asian community feel held and hugged, she said.


Just A Bit More Cold . . .

Kansas City weather: A few flurries possible Wednesday night

Wednesday night in Kansas City will be mostly cloudy with a flurries possible.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.

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