Toriano Porter
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Lee’s Summit quietly paid a $2 million settlement with its former chief prosecutor yet no one at City Hall thought it was a good idea to inform taxpayers they were on the hook for a multimillion dollar payout? Read more here: 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
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A new toy... #butfirstcoffee #coffeeaddict #coverlover #coffee #espresso
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A few thoughts on a proposed bill that would eliminate mandatory vehicle safety inspections in Missouri. LINK 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
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A few thoughts on the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort...
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A few thoughts on the resignation of former Kansas City Police Officer Blayne Newton, a former cop who fatally shot three people, injured another with gunfire and brutalized two wo...
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Got a phone call from my oldest daughter on Thursday. She's a sophomore at Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL. Victoria: Dad, something really cool just happened to me. K...
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If Terri Golding of Kansas City can prove she’s lived in unhealthy conditions since Day 1, she should be reimbursed. LINK 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 www.kansascity.com/opinion/arti...
The Madam C.J. Walker School in Merriam, Kansas is widely considered one of that city’s best-known historic sites. On the national level, not so much. But that could change if a multimillion-dollar project to turn the site into a museum is successful. LINK ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Today, I was in that zone, producing three pieces for the Kansas City Star Editorial Board that ran online at www.kansascity.com. Read up on all three of these stories by logging on to www.kansascity.com and #subscribe. #chiefs #chiefskingdom #redkingdom #football #nfl #superbowl #faa #plane
Much needed renovations are coming to the American Jazz Museum — if the Kansas City Council approves the museum’s $3.2 million funding request, that is. In my latest column, I lay out reasons why the Council should approve funding for the renovations. LINK ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Local elections matter... below is a link to The Kansas City Star Opinion's recommendations in the Nov. 4 election... Link: www.kansascity.com/opinion/elec...
Did you know an analysis ranked all 16 World Cup 2026 host cities across five categories including accessibility, cost, atmosphere, safety and weather, and hotel access and Kansas City finished last? A link to my latest column for The Kansas City Star is below. ⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
Quick update on a column I recently wrote: The Kansas City Council approved the American Jazz Museum's $3.2 million funding request to revamp the historic venue...
Philadelphia Eagles player Jalen Carter spit on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The NFL should suspend Carter for at least three games.
Here's a clip from my one-on-one interview with Kansas City native Funny Marco, a podcaster and comedian doing his thing on a national level. In this clip, Marco talks about the cancelled show last year in his hometown due to low ticket sales... Link is here. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ www.kansascity.com/opinion/opn-...
"We could potentially be talking about a presentation next week." @PhilKitro gives the latest as Jose Mourinho reportedly nears a return to Real Madrid 👀
“Tom Cotton says that $5 a gallon for gas is worth it, which is rich coming from someone who hasn’t had to decide between groceries or filling your gas tank.”— Hallie Shoffner, 6th-generation farmer, is running for the Arkansas Senate to unseat Tom Cotton. ✊🏻💙 #ProudBlue #Arkansas #HallieShoffner
Die ukrainischen Streitkräfte testeten den Start einer amerikanischen Selbstmorddrohne „Hornet“ mit Hilfe eines Ballons. Der Aerostat beförderte die Drohne über eine Distanz von 42 km, bevor sie aus einer Höhe von 8 km abgeworfen wurde.
Young men cooking. Starter pie dough. Mom-son date night. #podcast #sisters #random #randomthings #life #journey #healing #wisdom
My review of Blade's Obsession, a short story by Nova Sloane #booksky #scifiromance #alienromance #SurrenderingtotheVekthari
Recent events have brought this video to mind again. There is truly no comparison. #AEW 🤼♂️ Video by @DreamSooner on the bad place.
TONIGHT: Game 5 from Oklahoma City as the San Antonio Spurs take on the Thunder. Tip-off is set for 7:30 with the series tied up at 2-2. Here's how to watch and more: bit.ly/4fajVJW
@caolanrob.bsky.social I really like Caolan’s analysis of Russia and their awful antics against Ukraine. Keep speaking truth. We need MORE journalists like you. #Ukraine #russiaisaterroriststate #zaoprizhzhia #Nuclear #Chernobyl
Cool, this is the closest I got. The legendary Chickadee, Crazyface, buzzed my ear, I could feel the feathers!
I use this great app called Clean Email, which let’s me mass block or unsubscribe from any mailing list. Holy shit. Who did I piss off?
The Future of Work is here! 🌍 Are you ready? We create people-first strategies that balance flexibility and performance. 💪 Dive into our article for tips on thriving in hybrid work! 🔗 altumstrategy.com/portfolio-it... #FutureOfWork #HybridWork #RemoteLeadership #PeopleStrategy #WorkplaceCulture
On a tucked-away cliff in Stowaway's Step is this towering beast, called Plaxitheris. One thing's for sure: this isn't something you'd want to face alone... Play the Erenshor Demo: store.steampowered.com/app/2382520 #Erenshor #indiegame #MMORPG #RPG #ThumbsUpThursday #ShowcaseThursday
“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” Thomas Jefferson
Now it's getting a tad bit scary. What makes this scarier is having to play from the perspective of a two year old. I also don't trust Teddy, creepy fucker but he's the light giver #AmongTheSleep #EnhancedEdition
Donald Trump opublikował grafikę, na której przedstawił się jako Jezus Chrystus. Gdzie są teraz ci katolicy z PiS i Konfederacji? To nie obraża waszych uczuć religijnych?
This couple had to spend $172 for 30 gallons of diesel for their truck. "What in the h#ll? It's crazy!" How much are you paying? Blame tRump.
On his latest album, 'Love & Levity' | "...These musics are not only emblems of New York, the city I call home, but contain the DNA of virtually all contemporary music..." - Daniel Hass Explore and purchase the album: www.sonoluminus.com/sonoluminus/... #composition #newmusic
Where breathtaking views meet exceptional wines 🍷 #Pully #GrapePlace #wineroute #Switzerland https://www.grape-place.com/the-wine-route/?utm_source=BlueSky&utm_medium=BlueSky&utm_campaign=BlueSky&utm_id=BlueSky&utm_content=BlueSky
Inca tern both male and female, have the Salvador dali style white handlebar moustache! They are distinctive sea birds living on the cliffs of the Pacific coast of South America. Very social living in colonies of up to 5,000 deep dive fisherman consuming small fish
Let’s walk & explore. Discover the benefits of walking and wheeling this #NationalWalkingMonth. Get inspired at walkingscotland.org.uk.
This one goes out in honor of US Senators that decide to PROTECT the Boundary Waters watershed 🌊🌊 (Looking at you Senator Ron Johnson to join this group) 🌊🌊
Medicine will ask everything of you, but it will also give you the chance to change lives every single day. AMA CEO Dr. John Whyte shares his advice to the #medschool Class of 2026. Read more words of wisdom for the next generation of physicians: spr.ly/63329B8D0R7
Discover how WWII stamps carried hope, courage & connection. ✉️🌍 More than postage—they were lifelines, symbols of resilience & history. Perfect for history buffs & philatelists! Explore their stories & bring history home with our framed stamp displays. #W 👉 https://obelisk-stamps.com/a/EYLJOj
#ICYMI: Jamee Decio is the Democratic Nominee who will face Republican incumbent Rudy Yakym for his 2nd Congressional District seat in November. Read Full Story: https://bit.ly/4dqrElF
Viala, the Alchemist! Combining concoctions to overpower their enemies, the Alchemist is a force to be reckoned with! ⚗️🧪 Crafty Survivors is on sale now for the #SteamAutumnSale #pixelart #gamedev #indiegame
I’m Stephanie Murphy—and I’m running for Mayor of Orange County, Florida. I was honored to represent parts of Orange County in Congress. I’m ready to bring my results-driven approach to our community so we can grow smarter, make life more affordable, and build a better future.
It is now time to REV UP DEM ELIMINATOR TIDDIES, everyone! MoX is HERE!! #AEWDynamite (GIF is from D-Frag!)
This amazing, super-cute Christmas commercial from Intermarché, the French supermarket, is going viral worldwide. 🐺🥕 It’s a wonderful fable about clichés, eating better, and coming together. 60 craftspeople worked on this animation masterpiece for nearly a year, and it has now reached 600M views.
NOW: Huge turnout in Boston for emergency No War on Iran protest. The action is one of many across the country today in response to the US-Israeli strikes on Tehran early this morning.
🤩💥 Watch until the end! Border guards of the "Forpost" brigade destroyed an enemy "shahed" with an interceptor
Ok, this was fucking cool ⛳️ #pac #darbyallin #aew #collision #aewcollision #wrestlesky #wrestling #wrestlingalldayallnight
Women are often told they have endless time to start a family but biology says otherwise. Fertility expert Dr. Jaime Knopman shares the reality many women discover too late. This conversation could change lives. Listen: tinyurl.com/2n66eu7f #Fertility #WomensHealth @drjaimeknopman
LeComplaint thought he was slick with this, saying it should've been a foul... Yeah, offensive foul ☠️ #inthepaintcrew #nba #basketball #lebronjames #shaqtinafool
Trump TACO Tuesday LEGO Propaganda Iran War @bluetothecore-og.bsky.social @bab102.bsky.social @coko.bsky.social @journeyled1.bsky.social @neverstopthefight.bsky.social @trwbbr.bsky.social @chuckfloyd.bsky.social @62walterp.bsky.social @kq5.bsky.social @danellek.bsky.social @j1j2.bsky.social
Secretary of State Marco #Rubio told a congressional hearing that he's never seen President #Trump nap during cabinet meetings. Don't believe your eyes.
Speaker Johnson has refused to hold a vote to lower health insurance costs for most of this year. Johnson can do the right thing & bring the bill to a vote today, thereby stopping prices from skyrocketing on January 1st. We cannot wait until the credits expire, the American public can't afford it.
Fuel hysteria covers the regions of the 🇷🇺 Fed. & the territories. Due to 🇺🇦 strikes on logistics - a huge shortage of PPM. In some regions, a limit of 20l. per car, in some coupons have been introduced, which are not enough. There are queues at gas stations of 100-300 cars #Ukraine #Russia 🎥:Locals