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Have You Ever Had to Fight to Pursue Happiness?

October 25, 2018  |  Cole Blaise  |  1 min read

Tiffney’s good friend doesn’t get to live her truth, but according to Tiffney, her friend is the strongest person she knows. Hear what she thinks about living your best life, regardless of what others think.

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Nick’s Picks | Messi, Jail, Buses, and More …

June 1, 2026

World Cup Team(s) Arrive It’s starting to feel real. The first World Cup team has landed in Kansas City. Defending champions Argentina touched down at KCI airport on Sunday and will begin practicing today at Sporting KC’s training facility in Wyandotte County. Much of the attention, of course, is focused on Lionel Messi. The soccer…

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