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Shortsighted Kansas City turned down Denver-style prosperity by rejecting new stadium | Opinion
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Bills fans had meltdown after team allowed Chiefs to trade up, get Xavier Worthy: It’s safe to say Buffalo Bills fans were not happy about the trade with the ...
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Quick Glance: Chiefs Select Xavier Worthy in 2024 NFL Draft
- The Kansas City Chiefs selected Xavier Worthy, the fastest player in the 40-yard dash, in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
- Worthy broke John Ross' 40-yard dash record and was chosen by the Chiefs at No. 28.
- A former track athlete, Worthy translated his speed and explosiveness to the football field, excelling at the University of Texas.
- The Chiefs acquired an explosive wide receiver in Worthy, capable of separating from coverage and serving as a vertical threat. Worthy believes he is now the fastest player in the NFL.
A photographer documented Black cowboys across the U.S. for a new book: NPR's A Martinez speaks with photojournalist Ivan McClellan about his new book ...
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Gaza protests in the US are expanding: They are targeted and well organized: The student protests in the USA are expanding and are becoming increasingly better ...
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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.6%: U.S. economic growth slowed in the first part of the year, falling short of economists’ expectations.
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Quick Glance: Unlikelihood of Fed Rate Cut Before Elections Disrupts Markets
- Investors cast doubt on a Fed rate cut before September.
- Expectations are now fully priced in for a rate cut on November 6-7.
- The shift in market expectations stemmed from inflation and growth data.
- There is now an estimated 75 percent likelihood of a Fed rate cut by September.
Why Do Millennials Feel Compelled To Write 'Lol' After Everything?: "I’ve transitioned to ‘haha’ instead of ‘lol’ because I read that 'lol' is millennial-coded."
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Strong tornadoes possible in severe storm outbreak in central states: Cities that could be affected by violent storms Friday and/or Saturday include Dallas ...
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US births retreat after pandemic-era growth: The number of births in the United States fell by 2% in 2023 from the previous year, driven in part by a marked ...
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Quick Glance: Decline in US Births, Teen Births at Record Low: CDC
- The overall number of births in the United States dropped in 2023 as teenage births reached a record low, according to new provisional federal data published early Thursday.
- Between 2015 and 2020, there was an average decrease in the number of births by 2% per year, including a 4% decline from 2019 to 2020.
- There was a slight increase in births by 1% from 2020 to 2021, and the number remained generally stable from 2021 to 2022, according to the report.
Severe Weather: Tornadoes and Hail Batter the Central U.S.: At least three tornadoes were reported since Thursday. Areas from Southern Texas to Michigan’s Upper ...
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Kansas City makes dubious claims about its fountains. Here’s why I go with the flow
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Severe Weather: Tornadoes and Hail Batter the Central U.S.: At least three tornadoes were reported since Thursday. Areas from Southern Texas to Michigan’s Upper ...
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‘I’m ready to be known as Taylor Swift’s trainer,’ says KC native, UMKC grad to Vogue
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What’s a supercell? Does it create tornadoes? What to know as severe storms threaten KC
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Missouri House approves resolution that would make constitution harder to amend: The measure now moves to the Senate for further debate.
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Nonfatal shootings in KC have jumped 39% this year. Over 40 victims have been kids
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Heavy rain from overnight thunderstorms drench Kansas City. How much fell and where?
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Hoofed hilarity: Five odd tales of GOATed goats - UPI.com: We're rounding up five of the best Odd News stories featuring goats, including tales of hoofed ...
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These cities have the dirtiest air, new report finds: It’s not as simple as looking up in the sky and seeing “clean air,” so how can you really know?
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Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
KC’s first Black comedy fest brings inaugural celebration to 18th and Vine: KC comics wanted to create an event that united Black comedians across all genres for ...
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What happens when you add glue, cardboard, 130 young artists? This crazy KC tradition
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Kansas City bar that abruptly closed last year will rise again: ‘A leap of faith’
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Royals, Chiefs: Here’s how to get the whole Kansas City region on board for stadiums | Opinion
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Best suburbs in Kansas City: Stacker compiled a list of the best suburbs in Kansas City using rankings from Niche.
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When, where Mizzou prospects might be picked in the 2024 NFL draft: Upwards of eight Missouri players could hear their names called during this year's NFL draft.
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Detroit Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown went off script for 'Jar-ed Goff' chant at NFL draft
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Detroit hosts delirious NFL Draft tailgate as kaleidoscope of fans descend: Day 1 of the NFL Draft in Detroit reflected a sprawling spectacle as well as the ...
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Houston Texans reverse NFL draft trend with recent third-round picks: After a long stretch of third-round NFL draft miscues, the Houston Texans have hit on their ...
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Detroit News Staff: 5 things to do while not at the NFL Draft: Members of our staff, who spend the most time in the city, suggest what to do in the city while ...
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Rylan Griffen, member of Alabama’s Final Four team, will transfer to Kansas Jayhawks
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Police got 116 calls to this KC business in a year. What the city is doing about it now
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Missouri Tigers’ Darius Robinson picked 27th overall in Round 1 of 2024 NFL Draft
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Missing 83-year-old woman in need of immediate medical care: Kansas City police: Kansas City police said the woman was last seen driving a 2018 Chevrolet Impala ...
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Lottery player thought she won $100. Instead, Missouri woman’s win is ‘life-changing’
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Cyber attack forces KC Scout’s website, traffic cameras, message boards to shut down
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GPS bracelet places 18-year-old at the scene of 11 different break-ins, MO cops say
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KC area dogs are getting sick with this deadly disease. Learn how to protect your pet
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Former Kansas Jayhawks/Iowa State Cyclones forward nets MVP award in Portsmouth: Ex KU & Iowa State forward Tristan Enaruna was MVP at the Portsmouth ...
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Waldo bar has closed after 9 years. Here’s the plan for what comes next: Brett Allred closed the Kansas City bar at 7439 Broadway. An arcade bar with vintage ...
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Organ donors give hope and life to others. Kansas City, here’s how you can help | Opinion
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Video: Bears Unveil Renderings, Details for New $4B Lakefront Stadium Proposal: The Chicago Bears released the initial renderings for the new stadium the team ...
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Quick Glance: Chicago Bears' Historic Home Games: Wrigley to Soldier Field
- The Chicago Bears' history began in 1920 in Decatur when the Staley Starch Company decided to sponsor a football team.
- The team primarily played at Wrigley Field and then Soldier Field, with occasional games at other venues.
- From the early decades at Wrigley Field to the move to Soldier Field in 1971, significant victories and championships marked the team's journey.
- Spanning different venues like Staley Field, Mills Stadium, and Memorial Stadium, the Bears have created a rich history in Chicago.
KC Current fire head of medical staff for violating NWSL's non-fraternization policy
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This week in Kansas City: Musical with man-eating plant, plus first Black Comedy Fest
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Nyla Foster is done with violence on trans women: Safety isn’t a luxury, it’s a right
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In overseas ‘Farmageddon,’ Kansas State will open 2025 football season in Ireland
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Ukraine uses long-range missiles secretly provided by US to hit Russian-held areas, officials say
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Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Joe Biden signs the bill that could ban TikTok in the United States: The bill that will force a sale or ban of TikTok in the United States is now law.
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Quick Glance: ByteDance Would Consider Closing TikTok in US Over Sale, Sources Claim
- ByteDance would prefer to cease TikTok operations rather than engage in a sale if all legal avenues are exhausted to combat potential legislation banning the platform in US app stores, as per four sources.
- Despite TikTok's massive popularity with over a billion users, it remains unprofitable, contributing a small fraction to ByteDance's overall revenues and daily active user base.
- ByteDance stated on Thursday in a release on Toutiao, a media platform it possesses, that there are no intentions to sell TikTok, in response to claims from The Information about ByteDance exploring sale scenarios for TikTok's US operations excluding the recommending algorithm for user videos.
- As of December, ByteDance's valuation stood at $268 billion when it proposed a buyback of approximately $5 billion in shares from investors.
Family of man killed when Chicago police fired 96 times during traffic stop file wrongful death suit
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Seizing Russian funds: the USA is tinkering with international law: Congress authorizes President Biden to seize Russian dollar reserves for the reconstruction ...
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Biden administration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements for most workers: U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule ...
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Quick Glance: US implements ban on worker 'competition agreements' with business groups filing lawsuits
- The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has approved a framework to eliminate agreements often signed by employees to refrain from joining their employers' competitors or establishing rival businesses.
- The ban on noncompete agreements is projected to boost worker earnings by up to $488 billion over the next decade and facilitate the establishment of over 8,500 new businesses annually.
- Prominent business associations have criticized the framework and declared legal actions, contending that noncompete agreements assist companies in safeguarding trade secrets and advancing competitiveness.
- Unions have endorsed the FTC's vote in favor of the ban, hailing it as a significant triumph for workers that will enhance the national economy by fostering entrepreneurship.
Missouri House votes to defund Planned Parenthood, sends measure to governor: The action potentially paves the way to fund state government next fiscal year.
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Charles move left ‘furious’ Harry ‘in tears’: Prince Harry was left “furious” and “in tears” after his father decided to evict his family from Frogmore Cottage ...
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Quick Glance: Meghan Markle's Podcast Delayed until 2025 - Issues with Schedule
- Meghan Markle's podcast with Lemonada Media has been delayed until next year, as reported by sources.
- The company is struggling to launch the podcast to avoid overshadowing by the Duchess's new Netflix project.
- The couple signed a lucrative $100 million Netflix deal and have two new series in early production stages.
- Markle is currently focusing on her new brand and Netflix series centered around cooking and polo.
Man who attacked police after storming US Capitol with Confederate flag gets over 2 years in prison
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A ‘pink moon’ shines over Kansas City this week. Here’s when you should look up: Kansas & Missouri have visibility this week, but it won’t be a special color as ...
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Missouri Tigers basketball team adds prolific scorer through NCAA transfer portal
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Why is KC taking over Royals stadium talks? Emails show what went wrong in Jackson County
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NFL draft has been on tour for a decade and the next stop is Detroit, giving it a shot in spotlight
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Fires, flooding and tornadoes: Days of severe weather eye central states: Severe storms could erupt on four straight days between Thursday and Sunday affecting ...
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“All he talks about is revenge”: Author Rushdie urgently warns against Donald Trump’s re-election
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Sports columnist Vahe Gregorian shares his favorite KC sites. What’s on your list?
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Travis Kelce's Coach Makes Big Statement About Taylor Swift: The offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs spoke about Taylor Swift in high regard.
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Quick Glance: Taylor Swift and Donna Kelce: Friendship Timeline
- Donna Kelce opened up about Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' and said she was impressed by the singer.
- Initially reserved about Swift's relationship with Travis Kelce, Donna Kelce praised Swift's talents and positive influence.
- Donna Kelce discussed the unexpected media attention surrounding her son's relationship and commended Swift's ability to connect with people.
- Donna Kelce expressed happiness about her son's relationship with Taylor Swift, even holding hands with the singer at the 2024 Super Bowl.
House Approves Bill Banning TikTok in the US (Again): Congress tries again with a TikTok ban, this time bundling it into a foreign aid package.
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Tesla cuts its car prices around the world after week of turmoil for the company: The company dropped its starting prices of its Model X, Model Y and Model S by ...
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After Iran's major attack: Friendly states are said to have prevented Israel from taking more massive retaliation
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America’s trust in its institutions has collapsed: What are the consequences?
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Quinton Lucas is right: Migrants already legal to work might as well lift KC’s economy | Opinion
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Why Mayor Quinton Lucas says Kansas City doesn’t need a sanctuary city resolution
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KC Current reveals redevelopment plans for Missouri Riverfront in downtown Kansas City
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Now KC’s government hub, area once home to Turkish baths and birth of a drugstore empire
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What is H-Town Blue?: History of Texans' color and its ties to Houston: Although sports fans identify light blue as the Houston Oilers color ...
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Boomers Bought Up the Big Homes. Now They’re Not Budging.: Many empty-nesters are staying put rather than downsizing, keeping housing inventory tight in a market ...
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Orioles shut out Royals, 5-0, behind Colton Cowser’s fountain homer, Cole Irvin’s gem
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Missouri lawmakers approve bill to lay waste to controversial KC landfill proposal
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A pro wrestler and an Air Force veteran walk into a bar … and open one in KC area
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Don’t want a new trash cart in Kansas City? This is what you can do to opt out: Information about trash bins for people with disabilities and seniors ...
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‘Perfect time’ for Detroit to finally host NFL Draft: Detroit has been bidding to host the NFL Draft since 2017, and the Motor City will finally get its chance ...
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Tyreek Hill Felt 'Disrespected' When Chiefs Gave Isiah Pacheco No. 10 Jersey: After having been traded by the Kansas City two years ago, Miami Dolphins receiver ...
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Man steals $1,500 in sex toys — then tries to sell them on Facebook, Missouri cops say
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Man was tortured with blowtorch and shot to death over stolen RV in Missouri, feds say
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Kansas signee Labaron Philon, No. 30-ranked recruit, asks out of Letter of Intent
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