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Taste Of The Weekend

What's new in Kansas City food and drink: April 2025

Here's what's new in Kansas City food and drink in April 2025 from expanding restaurants and bakeries in new locations.

Newspaper Actively Trying To Chase Away Readers?!?!

Native American librarian in KC fights for 'community equalizer' and tribal needs

Santee Sioux Nation member Cindy Hohl is a librarian with the Kansas City Public Library and president of the American Library Association.

Artsy Tradition Endures Drizzle

Vendors and visitors enjoyed the scene at First Friday in the Crossroads Arts District

First Friday is back and gloomy weather didn't stop crowds or vendors from enjoying the scene in the Crossroads Arts District.

Local Loss Connection

Andy Lock, father of Drew Lock and KC-area restaurateur, dies

Andy Lock, father of quarterback Drew Lock and co-founder of Summit Hospitality Group restaurants in the Kanas City area, died April 3.

Home Team Runs Up Score

Maikel Garcia and Seth Lugo lead Royals to 8-2 victory over Orioles

Maikel Garcia is absolutely rolling right now.

Losing GOP Swagger Jacked TKC Tactics?!?

Political Texts or Scantily Clad Pics? Both.

Before Wisconsin's election, a right-wing group rallied for voters' attention with unauthorized photos of Emily Ratajkowski and a shirtless man holding a dog.

MAGA Collections Considered

US starts collecting Trump's new 10% tariff, smashing global trade norms

U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump's unilateral 10% tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on goods from 57 larger trading partners due to start next week.

Hope For Change Worked Against Democratic Party?!?

New book details Obama's strained relationship with Democratic party: 'Obama destroyed that s---'

A new book claims that former President Barack Obama "left the Democratic Party far weaker than he found it."

Americans Don't Save Day

In the race to save lives after the Myanmar quake, US rescuers are notable by their absence

Day after day, Chinese rescue teams haul children and elderly people from collapsed buildings. Cameras beam the thanks of grateful survivors around the world.

Workers Start Tech War

Microsoft Employee Disrupts 50th Anniversary Over Israel AI Contracts

The tech giant has faced pushback over its sale of AI products to the Israeli military.

Vlad Double Crosses Everybody

What Putin's two-faced strategy says about his approach to Trump and Ukraine

The Kremlin's dual approach illustrates Russia's strategy, experts say: try to normalize U.S. ties, while slow-rolling peace talks and keep attacking Ukraine.

Iran From Broke-Ass WWIII

Iran's currency falls to record low against the dollar as tensions run high

Iran's rial currency traded at a record low against the U.S. dollar as the country returned to work after a long holiday.

Oligarchs Suffer Haircut

Trump buddy Elon Musk among biggest losers after reciprocal tariff news, richest 500 lose $208 bn. Who lost the most? | Company Business News

The Trump tariffs, which swept countries and sent shockwaves across global markets after being announced on April 2, have come at a cost to the world's richest billionaires. Nine out of the top 10 billionaires who lost most wealth are from the US. Check full list.

Brit Funny Man Confronts Serious Creeper Charges

Comedian Russell Brand charged with multiple counts of rape and sexual assault

British police on Friday charged Russell Brand with rape and sexual assault following an 18-month investigation sparked when four women alleged they had been assaulted by the controversial comedian.

Bump & Grind Before Bed

Sexologist reveals why you have better sleep after sex

If you've ever fallen asleep immediately after sex and ended up having one the best sleep of your life, it's probably not a coincidence.

Cowtown Agenda Redux

Things to do in Kansas City this weekend April 4-6

Some of the highlights include First Fridays in the Crossroads, Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival and an Easter pop up bar

Spring Showers & Clouds . . . 

Kansas City weather: Showers taper off Friday evening; rain chances slightly dip for KC metro

Cloudy skies and cool conditions have accompanied on-and-off rain showers Friday, which are set to taper off by late evening.

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