Kansas City Stretch: Warmup & Warning Against American Oligarchs

Today it's a balmy 41 degrees with an arctic blast on the way and so we take a moment to honor J-Lo and her enduring legacy of hotness along with checking pop culture, community reporting and top headlines.

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Local Foodies Send Love

These Local Chefs & Restaurants Are Using Food To Raise Funds For The LA Wildfires

Looking for a way to be of service to those affected by the LA wildfires? Check out these chefs/restaurants making food for the greater good.

Fed Freebies Build Up

KC developers score $15.5M from feds to rebuild homes in historic Black-owned co-op

The Kansas City project will add over 1,000 new housing units in the historic 18th & Vine Jazz District, including homes for people 62 & up.

Show-Me Legal Taste

Jones Soda's cannabis line is now for sale in Missouri. Here's what to know

The popular Jones Soda brand began distributing its Mary Jones line in Missouri on Tuesday through a partnership with a Kansas City-based company.

Rock Chalk Dive Into Conservation

Kansas governor proposes another $30M to address dwindling water supply * Kansas Reflector

In her State of the State Address on Wednesday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly proposed more spending to help the state's water supply.

Playoff Cutaway Sneak Peak

Will Taylor Swift be at the Kansas City Chiefs game against the Houston Texans?

Arrowhead Stadium is bracing for the Kansas City and Houston matchup, and many Taylor Swift fans are wondering if the superstar will be at the game.

Diva Offers EPIC Inferno Help

Jennifer Lopez makes 'huge donation' to victims of LA fires

Jennifer Lopez has made a very large donation of clothing and accessories to those afflicted by the Los Angeles fires, DailyMail.com has learned.

Prez Against Big Money

Biden warned of oligarchs. Some officials worry he may have helped create one. | CNN Politics

President Joe Biden's warnings Wednesday night about social media misinformation, the tech-industrial complex and the concentration of wealth and power struck many as a not-so-subtle shot across the bow at Elon Musk, the world's richest man who's also become President-elect Donald Trump's closest consigliere.

MAGA Threats Working Already

Some immigrants are already leaving the US in 'self-deportations' as Trump's threats loom

A Nicaraguan woman staying legally in the United States has chosen to leave because of concern over President-elect Donald Trump's campaign for mass deportations.

Former Speaker Opts Out

Pelosi not attending Trump inauguration

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi will not be attending President-elect Trump's inauguration Monday after having attended his first one, her spokesperson confirmed to The Hill without providing a reason.

Rudy Survives Court Fight

Rudy Giuliani says he'll keep all of his personal belongings as part of mystery settlement with GA election workers

A lawyer for the former NYC mayor declined to say if someone else is paying the $148M defamation award he owed Shaye Moss and Ruby Freeman.

American Hot Mess Paused

Strong winds weaken in LA, giving respite to weary firefighters

The two largest fires are still burning after more than a week - but gusts that fanned the flames have eased.

Holy Land Deal Delayed

Netanyahu says Cabinet won't meet over ceasefire until Hamas backs down from 'last minute crisis'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Thursday his Cabinet won't meet to approve the agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages until Hamas backs down from what it called a "last minute crisis."

Brits Back Another Hundred Years War?!?

Keir Starmer offers 100 years of UK support for Ukraine and new mobile air defence system - video

The prime minister says the UK will provide Ukraine with 150 artillery barrels and a new mobile air defence system. Keir Starmer also said the UK would be loan Ukraine £2bn, repaid by interest on frozen Russian assets

El Papa Tumbles Again

Pope Francis Falls for Second Time in About a Month, Hurts His Arm

Pope Francis injured his arm after falling for the second time in just over a month, according to the Vatican.

Curtain Call For Director

David Lynch, Auteur Drawn to the Dark and the Dreamlike, Dies at 78

With such hallucinogenic masterworks as 'Eraserhead,' 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'The Elephant Man,' he often left more questions than answers.

MAGA Turns To Tinseltown

Trump names Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson and Jon Voight as special ambassadors to 'very troubled' Hollywood

President-elect Donald Trump announced three entertainment titans as special envoys to his party, with the responsibility to bring business back to Hollywood.

Old-School Actress Advice

Andie MacDowell Has a Message for Hollywood: Stop With the Older-Women Clichés

Andie MacDowell opens up about her most iconic roles, dressing "matronly," and what she learned about parenting her daughters, Margaret and Rainey.

Kansas City Cinematic Chowdown ALMOST Explained

Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? A tough Kansas City widow helped open the door

Popcorn and movie theaters are inseparable today. But a century ago, cinemas actually banned the beloved treat for being cheap and messy. A Kansas City saleswoman named Julia Braden became one of the first popcorn vendors to talk her way inside the lobby - and built a concession empire in the middle of the Great Depression.

South Side Supplies Available

Cosentino's Market holds grand reopening

"Everything is new but the walls and windows."

Local Coffee Saves Earth

Coffee shop to open in KC area plant nursery. 'Puts a bright spot in people's day'

A local Kansas City area plant nursery is opening a new Cafe Equinox inside, serving specialty drinks in its greenhouse in the Northland.

Baller Believes In Kansas City

HOF coach Dick Vermeil thinks KC Chiefs can win historic 'three-peat.' Here's how

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for the playoffs this weekend, The Star called up Vermeil to discuss a team trying to make history.

Temperature Spike Today

Warmer today and tomorrow

Get prepared for the next Arctic cold front

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