KC Highlights: MAGA Battles Ivies As Biden Fights For Social Security

Just for late night & early morning lurkers . . . We share this quick check of pop culture, community reporting and top headlines slathered with our patented bloggy snark that will soon be easily duplicated by AI machines too dumb to find (or be trusted with) better jobs . . .

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Home Team Takes Second L From Pinstripes

Bullpen move backfires in 4-2 loss to Yankees

Angel Zerpa has a bad sixth inning.


Another Upgrade Across Bridge

North Kansas City Hospital joins the Mayo Clinic Care Network

North Kansas City Hospital joins Mayo Clinic Care Network, enhancing care capabilities and providing access to Mayo Clinic's expertise


Kansas Austerity Life Lesson

Piper School District voters said no Tuesday to $32.5 million bond proposal

Piper School District voters said no to a $32.5 Future Ready Phase 2 Bond proposal after votes were counted Tuesday night in the mail ballot election.


More Deets On Car Mess Inside The Loop

New paid parking issues cause concerns for Crossroads business owners

Mayor Quinton Lucas says he's working on heavy-handed parking enforcement. Business leaders say they're waiting to learn more about solutions while remaining concerned with how much customers are paying for parking.


More Flighty City Hall Efforts

Kansas City asks public to take survey on Master Plan for KCI

The survey poses questions about parking, frequency of air travel, likes and dislikes about the terminals and more.


Double Take On Problematic Cinema

Natalie Portman, 43, talks her 'Lolita phase'

Portman, 43, recalled being 'excited' to start a family with someone she 'was in love with' as she talked raising kids as a former child star herself.


Former Prez Defends Safety Net

Joe Biden accuses Trump and Musk of taking 'hatchet' to social security

In first speech since leaving office, ex-president spoke of 'destruction' current administration has wrought


MAGA Moves Against Ivy League Might Have More Support Than Our Betters Imagine

Trump threatens Harvard's tax-exempt status after freezing $2bn funding

Universities, as well as many charities and religious groups, are exempted from paying federal income taxes.


Ruckus Confront MTG

Protesters tased, arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's Georgia town hall

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Trump's most loyal allies in the House, faced several protesters who were removed by police at her town hall on Tuesday.


Debating Rights Of Imprisoned

White House exploring legality of sending U.S. citizens to foreign prisons

Trump "would only consider this, if legal, for Americans who are the most violent, egregious, repeat offenders of crime," Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.


Round World Reporting Amid So Much Global Suffering

Sudan war: Hundreds may have been killed in recent Darfur attacks - UN

The UN cites "credible sources" for the estimated death toll of recent attacks on refugee camps in Darfur.


Deets On Caribbean Crisis

Death toll in Dominican Republic disaster nears 250, nightclub faces lawsuits

The death toll at last week's nightclub roof collapse in the capital of the Dominican Republic rose to 231, the Minister of Interior and Police said on Monday, as families of victims began filing lawsuits against the nightclub's owners.


Progressively Horrible Hyperbole

Walz: Trump Thinks Nuclear War Is Winnable - I'm Terrified He Will Act on That

Governor Tim Walz (D-MN) claimed Tuesday on MSNBC's "All In" that he was terrified because he believed President Donald Trump thinks nuclear war is winnable. | Clips


Honors Await 'God's Architect' 

Antoni Gaudi, Spanish architect who designed Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, put on the path to sainthood

Antoni Gaudi was a devout Catholic and believed the construction of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica was his way to make amends with God for the sins of the modern world.


Lady Celebs Share Hateration After Space Flight

Katy Perry and Blue Origin flight crew blasted by celebrities 'disgusted' over mission

After an all-female crew took an 10-minute flight to space on the Blue Origin rocket on Monday, celebrities shared their thoughts on the "gluttonous" trip.


Local Hipster Tech Victory

This Friday: Listen To Jack White's Recent Uptown Show

We've been given the green light by Jack White himself (and his management) to air the board mix from the show for ONE NIGHT ONLY. Tune in this Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. to hear the entire concert!


Buzz On Weather This Week

Kansas City weather: Storms possible Wednesday night, highs in the 80s

Kansas City will see dry skies most of Wednesday, but scattered storms, some possibly severe, may arrive by evening.

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