Happy Monday, Kansas City!
We hope you are safe and warm from the cold and snow. Catch up on some KC and national news while you cozy up.
In Today’s Newsletter:
- A KC nonprofit is tackling the issue of food insecurity in the city
- A new tax change is coming this season if you earned money on apps like PayPal or Cash App
- President Biden’s Medal of Freedom recipients
- Missouri’s new driving law
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KANSAS CITY NEWS
KC Nonprofit Starts ‘Food Fight’ to Combat Rising Hunger
Bishop Sullivan Center has launched its annual Food Fight campaign, aiming to raise $40,000 to combat rising hunger in the urban core – where their community kitchen has already served 26% more meals than 2023.
Learn more about this community effort
We’ve been enjoying and learning from our Black Trivia events so much, that we decided to let our newsletter members in on the fun with a regular Black Trivia question In our Monday and Friday newsletters.
Question: Which president started the war on drugs that disrupted the Black community?
A. Ronald Reagan
B. George Bush
C. Richard Nixon
D. Bill Clinton
*See the answer after “In Other News”*
BUSINESS
If You Made Money via PayPal, Venmo or Cash App in 2024, Get Ready for This IRS Tax Change
This tax season, freelancers and side hustlers may receive an unfamiliar form in the mail — IRS tax form 1099-K. For last year, if you earned $5,000 or more on a third-party app, you can expect to receive this tax form.
What if my family sent me money on an app?
A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMUNITY VOICE
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MISSOURI STATE NEWS
Understanding Missouri’s New Distracted Driving Law
Enforcement of a new Missouri law will penalize drivers for using their cell phones while the car is moving. The law has been in place since late 2023, with a warning only policy. Now, the law is in full effect.
NATIONAL NEWS
Denzel Washington and Magic Johnson Among 19 Announced Medal of Freedom Recipients
President Joe Biden will bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science..
Meghan Markle’s new Netflix Show “With Love, Meghan” premieres on Netflix January 15. Here’s a look inside the home she filmed the show in. Psst. It’s not her home. (AP News)
You’ve noticed it at the store. Here’s the truth about shrinkflation in 16 popular grocery brands. (Tasting Table)
The Miss America pageant took place over the weekend. Find out who took home the crown. (USA Today)
Trivia Answer: C. Richard Nixon
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