Kansas City Collection: Royal Sweep, Designs & MAGA Attacks Money

Just a few more things we want to consider with our closest readers as we take a peek at pop culture, community reporting and top headlines one more time . . .

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Home Team Bounces Back

Royals finish the sweep with a 6-2 win in game two of the Rockies double header

Royals offensive success continues as they put up 13 runs on the day and come away with a sweep against the Rockies.

Local Help Amid Harsh Times

Federal cuts hitting Kansas City food banks hard; fundraiser planned to stock shelves

Community kitchens like Nourish KC have spent the last month trying to stretch a delivery of 8,000 pounds of food. The usual monthly delivery was 20,000 pounds.

More Deets On New Digs

'A dream come true': Husband & wife architects share design vision for Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art expansion

WEISS/MANFREDI, a New York architecture firm, is the winner of a months-long competition to design an expansion of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Community Fabric Alternatives

9 Kansas City area craft stores that makers can turn to after Joann closings

Discover 9 Kansas City craft stores for fabric, yarn, and supplies after Joann closures. Explore small businesses offering unique materials and classes.

Soaring Above Money Pit

New Kansas City Zoo zipline attraction opening this week

Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium visitors will get a bird's eye view of several exhibits thanks to a new attraction.

We Remember Gen X Host

Brooke Burke, 53, reveals trick to staying slim as she models bikini

The 52-year-old Dancing With The Stars veteran was smiling as she had on a neon green suit. There was not a spot of fat on the mother-of-four as she looked more muscular than in the past.

MAGA Targets Opposition Cash

Trump tells DOJ to investigate Democrats donation platform ActBlue

ActBlue called Trump's action "blatantly unlawful."

Progressively Divided

DNC chair rebukes David Hogg over plan to primary 'out of touch' Democrats

Ken Martin says young progressive must choose between vice-chair role and desire to unseat 'ineffective' incumbents

Tech Security Plagues Appointee

Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon's security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer.

Guv Cutbacks Cont'd

Exclusive: US Justice Dept grant cuts valued at $811 million, people familiar say

The U.S. Justice Department is terminating grants totaling $811 million for a wide range of services to crime victims, including trauma recovery centers and sign language interpretation, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Strongman Weakens Over Time

Health of Brazil's ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say

The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges.

Vlad Offers Terms Again

Russia's top diplomat says Kremlin is "ready to reach a deal" with U.S. on Ukraine, some elements to be "fine tuned"

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told "Face the Nation" that the Kremlin is "ready to reach a deal," but some elements need to be "fine tuned."

Middle-East Fight Proves Expensive

Houthi rebels have shot down 7 US Reaper drones worth $200 million in recent weeks

Houthi rebels in Yemen have shot down seven U.S. Reaper drones in less than six weeks. It's a loss of aircraft worth more than $200 million in what is becoming the most dramatic cost to the Pentagon of the military campaign against the Iran-backed militants.

Far East Flexes Amid Trade War

China says there are no negotiations with the US over tariffs

China has denied U_S_ President Donald Trump's assertion that the two sides were involved in active negotiations over tariffs, saying that any suggestion of progress in this matter was as groundless as "trying to catch the wind."

Spicy Old School Inferno Erupts

Staten Island sex toy fire destroyed home of 88-year-old woman, who's now living in terror

A blaze on Staten Island that started with sex toys being set on fire in a backyard and then spread quickly destroyed the home of an 88-year-old woman and has left her living in terror, her family told the Daily News. "The first night she had a nightmare, she screamed really loud.

Hometown Charm Emerges

How this 'Hallmark town' gets its country charm from a Main Street serial entrepreneur

"I have a lot of passion for for Warsaw," said apparel designer-turned-shop owner Jennifer Flores. "I think it's the most special place in the world, honestly. And so when I went away to college, I knew that I always wanted to come back and work."

Spring Showers Forecast . . . 

Scattered showers expected tonight; severe weather risk Monday

Scattered storms are possible Thursday night in Kansas City, with more rain Friday morning. Severe weather is possible Monday evening.

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