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Elon Musk has never been shy about bold predictions, and his latest one goes straight at the heart of the U.S.
Musk teases a bold new prediction for the US economy's near future
Elon Musk has never been shy about bold predictions, and his latest one goes straight at the heart of the U.S.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Elon Musk has never been shy about bold predictions, and his latest one goes straight at the heart of the U.S.
Here is a closer look at Travis Kelce’s night Thursday in what might have been his final game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
Inside Travis Kelce’s Christmas night: From emotional anthem to possible final catch
Here is a closer look at Travis Kelce’s night Thursday in what might have been his final game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Here is a closer look at Travis Kelce’s night Thursday in what might have been his final game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
The Kansas City Chiefs played the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day in KC without Patrick Mahomes. Here’s the score, recap and analysis from the NFL Week 17 game.
Five things that stood out about the Chiefs’ loss to the Broncos on Christmas
The Kansas City Chiefs played the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day in KC without Patrick Mahomes. Here’s the score, recap and analysis from the NFL Week 17 game.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs played the Denver Broncos on Christmas Day in KC without Patrick Mahomes. Here’s the score, recap and analysis from the NFL Week 17 game.
The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Denver Broncos 20-13 on Christmas Day in what could be Travis Kelce’s last game at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Here’s what stands out: bit.ly/4pUhcqp
December 26, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The Kansas City Chiefs lost to the Denver Broncos 20-13 on Christmas Day in what could be Travis Kelce’s last game at Arrowhead Stadium.
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Here’s what stands out: bit.ly/4pUhcqp
LOS ANGELES - A father who has become the sole caretaker for his two young children after his wife w...
Families reeling, businesses suffering 6 months after ICE raided California cannabis farms
LOS ANGELES - A father who has become the sole caretaker for his two young children after his wife w...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:50 AM
LOS ANGELES - A father who has become the sole caretaker for his two young children after his wife w...
The Chargers safety who was ejected for a hit against the Chiefs earlier month made it known he was rooting for Kansas City tonight.
Chargers player who drew ire of Chiefs was publicly cheering for KC on Thursday
Chargers safety Tony Jefferson, who was ejected for a questionable hit on a Chiefs player earlier this month, made it be known he was rooting for KC.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:45 AM
The Chargers safety who was ejected for a hit against the Chiefs earlier month made it known he was rooting for Kansas City tonight.
Chargers safety Tony Jefferson, who was ejected for a questionable hit on a Chiefs player earlier this month, made it be known he was rooting for KC.
Chargers player who drew ire of Chiefs was publicly cheering for KC
Chargers safety Tony Jefferson, who was ejected for a questionable hit on a Chiefs player earlier this month, made it be known he was rooting for KC.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Chargers safety Tony Jefferson, who was ejected for a questionable hit on a Chiefs player earlier this month, made it be known he was rooting for KC.
Taylor Swift arrived a little late to see Travis Kelce and the Chiefs in what could be her fiancé’s final home game.
Taylor Swift arrives to see Chiefs’ Travis Kelce in possibly his final home game
Taylor Swift arrived a little late to see Travis Kelce and the Chiefs in what could be her fiancé’s final home game.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Taylor Swift arrived a little late to see Travis Kelce and the Chiefs in what could be her fiancé’s final home game.
When you head into your local Target during the holiday season, it's probably more than just a quick errand.
Is Target open on Christmas Day?
When you head into your local Target during the holiday season, it's probably more than just a quick errand.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:30 AM
When you head into your local Target during the holiday season, it's probably more than just a quick errand.
The driver of a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene around 4 a.m. Thursday after swerving into a light pole.
Man dies in Westside motorcycle crash early Christmas morning, police say
The driver of a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene around 4 a.m. Thursday after swerving into a light pole.
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December 25, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The driver of a 2015 Harley-Davidson motorcycle was pronounced dead on the scene around 4 a.m. Thursday after swerving into a light pole.
A sixth year of college basketball wasn't supposed to be in the cards for Mizzou forward Jacob Crews. Much of his life has gone that way.
Behind Mizzou forward Jacob Crews' journey to becoming the father he didn't have
A sixth year of college basketball wasn't supposed to be in the cards for Mizzou forward Jacob Crews. Much of his life has gone that way.
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December 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A sixth year of college basketball wasn't supposed to be in the cards for Mizzou forward Jacob Crews. Much of his life has gone that way.
When Eli Drinkwitz turns on Virginia's film, he sees something familiar.
Built the same way: Mizzou, Virginia bring shared run-game roots into Gator Bowl
When Eli Drinkwitz turns on Virginia's film, he sees something familiar.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
When Eli Drinkwitz turns on Virginia's film, he sees something familiar.
He didn’t play much in KU’s first five games, but since then has started five times and been an integral part of the rotation.
KU basketball’s Jamari McDowell emerges as success story in redshirt sophomore year
He didn’t play much in KU’s first five games, but since then has started five times and been an integral part of the rotation.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM
He didn’t play much in KU’s first five games, but since then has started five times and been an integral part of the rotation.
New state sales tax revenue generated within the district will be diverted away from other government services until the bonds are retired.
Much of Wyandotte, Johnson counties will pay for Chiefs stadium with sale tax
New state sales tax revenue generated within the district will be diverted away from other government services until the bonds are retired.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
New state sales tax revenue generated within the district will be diverted away from other government services until the bonds are retired.
Sweaters drop to as low as $19 while dresses drop to as low as $36 during the Banana Republic Factory Sale. Shop now for our top picks.
Get Up to 75% Off at Banana Republic Factory
Sweaters drop to as low as $19 while dresses drop to as low as $36 during the Banana Republic Factory Sale. Shop now for our top picks.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Sweaters drop to as low as $19 while dresses drop to as low as $36 during the Banana Republic Factory Sale. Shop now for our top picks.
The Dallas Cowboys play in front of families every year on Thanksgiving. This season, they will do it on Christmas Day as well.
Cowboys already play every Thanksgiving, and now Christmas is a workday, too
The Dallas Cowboys play in front of families every year on Thanksgiving. This season, they will do it on Christmas Day as well.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:10 AM
The Dallas Cowboys play in front of families every year on Thanksgiving. This season, they will do it on Christmas Day as well.
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
It’s hard to trust Seahawks QB Sam Darnold, but easy to believe in him
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
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December 25, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Sam Darnold was named to Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year — his career includes mistakes under pressure, but losses can also serve as future lessons
The STAR bond agreement was hammered out behind closed doors and approved Monday before the Chiefs announced their move to Kansas.
What will Chiefs’ rent be in Kansas? Can they name stadium? See the deal’s terms
The STAR bond agreement was hammered out behind closed doors and approved Monday before the Chiefs announced their move to Kansas.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The STAR bond agreement was hammered out behind closed doors and approved Monday before the Chiefs announced their move to Kansas.
In the next 60 days, the Olathe City Council must conduct a public hearing, vote and adopt an ordinance that would pledge all new incremental general sales tax generated within the Sales Tax and Revenue, or STAR bonds program area, to the project.
Olathe officials to hold public hearing, vote on tax dollars for Chiefs project
In the next 60 days, the Olathe City Council must conduct a public hearing, vote and adopt an ordinance that would pledge all new incremental general sales tax generated within the Sales Tax and Revenue, or STAR bonds program area, to the project.
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December 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In the next 60 days, the Olathe City Council must conduct a public hearing, vote and adopt an ordinance that would pledge all new incremental general sales tax generated within the Sales Tax and Revenue, or STAR bonds program area, to the project.
I’m trying to build my enthusiasm over announcement that Chiefs will move from Kansas City, Mo., to Kansas City Kansas.
Chiefs moving to Kansas is better than getting a car-battery plant | Opinion
I’m trying to build my enthusiasm over announcement that Chiefs will move from Kansas City, Mo., to Kansas City Kansas.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
I’m trying to build my enthusiasm over announcement that Chiefs will move from Kansas City, Mo., to Kansas City Kansas.
STAR bonds are like a credit card: We buy the gifts now, but then we pay for them for the next 20 years. | Opinion
No tax increases for Chiefs’ move to Kansas? This Grinch has bad news | Opinion
STAR bonds are like a credit card: We buy the gifts now, but then we pay for them for the next 20 years. | Opinion
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December 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
STAR bonds are like a credit card: We buy the gifts now, but then we pay for them for the next 20 years. | Opinion
People turned out to a holiday-week PortKC meeting with a clear message: The proposed incentive package feels too big and too broad. | Opinion
Kansas Citians proved they care about the Plaza — and deserve a voice | Opinion
People turned out to a holiday-week PortKC meeting with a clear message: The proposed incentive package feels too big and too broad. | Opinion
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December 24, 2025 at 4:50 PM
People turned out to a holiday-week PortKC meeting with a clear message: The proposed incentive package feels too big and too broad. | Opinion
Only one grocery store chain will be open on Christmas Day.
When are Kansas City-area grocery stores open for Christmas? See holiday hours
Only one grocery store chain will be open on Christmas Day.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Only one grocery store chain will be open on Christmas Day.
Here’s what MU fans might expect from the team’s offense in 2026.
What’s Mizzou Tigers football getting in new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey?
Here’s what MU fans might expect from the team’s offense in 2026.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Here’s what MU fans might expect from the team’s offense in 2026.
Did Allen Fieldhouse rattle KU basketball’s opponent Monday?
KU basketball’s Allen Fieldhouse gains another fan: ‘Place is absolutely rocking’
Did Allen Fieldhouse rattle KU basketball’s opponent Monday?
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December 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Did Allen Fieldhouse rattle KU basketball’s opponent Monday?