Kansas City Layout: Cowtown Checkmate, Trade War & MAGA Strikes

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Kansas City's chess scene is seriously fun. Here's where to start playing and competing

From clubs to tournaments, classes to casual play, you can find chess games for any level of skill around Kansas City.

Local Vendors Hope For Victory

Union Station's Fan Zone preps fans for Super Bowl, fuels small business

While the Chiefs are resting this weekend in preparation for Super Bowl LIX, Union Station is providing a place for fans to keep the spirit alive.

Suburban Merch Setback

Prairie Village closures enter second day following electric fire

Businesses in Prairie Village enter their second day of closures as their bottom lines are expected to be hit hard following an electric fire.

Metro Expert Perspective

Kansas City-area diver explains challenges crews could be facing in recovery efforts in Potomac River

Twenty-four hours later, recovery efforts continue to locate remaining victims involved in the deadly commercial airline crash at Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.

Love For Local Carbs Blows Up

Kansas City welcomed Baba's Pantry with open arms. A bakery now shows off Palestinian treats

After their cafe was named one of 2022's best new restaurants by Bon Appetit magazine, the Kamal family is expanding its dessert and pastry offerings next door, at Baba's Bakery. It's now open on Saturdays, and there are plans to expand hours by March.

Fashioning More Interest

EmRata Wore A Towel & Nothing Else In Her New Campaign

In Kurt Geiger's latest campaign, Emily Ratajkowski models the new collection in a bikini and, in one photo, just a towel.

MAGA Moves Military

Trump says he ordered precision military air strikes on ISIS leaders in Somalia

The air strikes mark the first attack in Somalia during President Trump's new term.

Opposition Emerges

Ken Martin wins election as the next chair of the Democratic National Committee

Ken Martin, the longtime leader of the state Democratic Party organization in Minnesota, will be the new Democratic National Committee chair after winning Saturday's election, as his party looks to turn the page and recover from a dismal 2024.

Conservative Money Talk Contradicts MAGA Economy

Wall Street Journal slams Trump's tariff plans: 'The dumbest trade war in history'

The Wall Street Journal's editorial board published a punchy Saturday op-ed listing all the failed reasons for President Trump's tariff plan, citing a declining trend in trade and manufacturing cul...

Internets Media Tragedy

Barstool Sports Announces Sudden Death Of Beloved 28-Year-Old Staffer Iga Obrycka

Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy announced the death of beloved employee Iga Obrycka Jan. 30 on X.

Holy Land Maintains Rough Peace

Hamas frees 3 hostages and Israel releases Palestinian prisoners in 4th exchange of ceasefire

Hamas militants released three male hostages being held in the Gaza Strip on Saturday while Israel released 183 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails as part of a ceasefire deal that has halted 15 months of intense fighting in the Palestinian enclave.

Democracy Amid Warzone?!?

Exclusive: U.S. wants Ukraine to hold elections following a ceasefire, says Trump envoy

The United States wants Ukraine to hold elections, potentially by the end of the year, especially if Kyiv can agree a truce with Russia in the coming months, President Donald Trump's top Ukraine official told Reuters.

Vlad Ramps Up Strikes

Russian air attack kills 15 in Ukraine, gas infrastructure targeted

POLTAVA, Ukraine (Reuters) -Russia launched a barrage of drones and missiles on Ukraine on Saturday, killing 15 people and damaging dozens of residential buildings as well as energy infrastructure across the country, Ukrainian officials said. In the central city of Poltava, Ukraine's Emergency Services said a Russian missile had struck a residential building, killing 11 people and wounding 16, including four children.

Trans Intolerance Spoils Win?!?

'Emilia Perez' actress' unhinged tweets are a huge blow to her movie's Oscar chances

Best Actress nominee Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of "Emilia Perez," was called out for offensive tweets from as recently as four years ago.

Spags Shares Outlook

Steve Spagnuolo calls Saquon Barkley Chiefs' 'toughest challenge' this year

The biggest game of the season comes with the run defense's tallest task of all.

Setback Before Move Up

Closing KCK's Black-owned coffee shop opens opportunity for Kinship to brew bigger, owner says

When TJ Roberts posted on social media about closing Kinship Cafe, a Black-owned coffee shop in Kansas City's Strawberry Hill neighborhood, he was surprised by the outpouring of support - a morale boost that not only gives him the spirit to keep fighting for the business, but expand it, he said.

Grigs Offers Sunday Outlook

Taste of Spring Sunday and Monday

Chance of rain Wednesday

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