Kansas

From Margot Robbie To Cruella De Vil, there isn’t a celebrity or fictional character this talented artist will shy away from when it comes to repurposing dolls and embellishing them to incredible proportions. At 29 years old, Carl Folkerts has not only amassed thousands of followers on social media but also received acknowledgments for his hard work from some A-list celebrities.Originally from Kansas, USA, Carl now lives in Los Angeles and recreates incredible-looking dolls, mostly in the style of the iconic Barbie…

Biden’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program awarded Kansas $39.5 million to open EV charging stations – and the state just funded its first six. NEVI EV charging stations in Kansas Governor Laura Kelly (D-KS) announced today that more than $4.6 million in federal funds will be spent on six locations selected for Kansas’s NEVI Formula program.  The chosen locations will fill gaps in EV charging stations along the state’s major highways and interstate system. It’s…

In a recent episode of Fubo Sports’ “Airing It Out” podcast, Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie wide receiver, Rashee Rice, provided insights into his relationship dynamics, revealing an interesting perspective on his bond with teammate Travis Kelce and pop star Taylor Swift. During the podcast discussion, Rice shared his thoughts on meeting Swift, acknowledging that while he had seen her, he refrained from asking for a photo. Explaining his perspective, he mentioned the uniqueness of his rapport with Kelce and…

Jason Sudeikis is weighing in on his hometown of Kansas City’s newfound celebrity after visits from Taylor Swift amid her romance with Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. Sudeikis — who returned to Kansas City on Nov. 11 to host his annual Thundergong! benefit concert in support of Steps of Faith, which helps amputees get the prosthetic limbs they need — tells THR that he saw Swift over the summer and thanked her for bringing her Eras tour to the city. Sudeikis notes that he often expresses gratitude to…

Midwestern apartment markets are now some of the most popular in the country as people place affordability over the hipness associated with one-time draws like Austin, Texas, Seattle and Silicon Valley, according to a report from RentCafe.com. Kansas City, Mo., was the nation’s most searched apartment market for the second month in a row in June. And up next was Overland Park, a nearby suburb in Kansas, which shot up 78 spots in its ranking to No. 2. Five of the top 10 most searched cities are in the Midwest, including…

Scientists from the University of Kansas published a paper Wednesday detailing an algorithm they say detects academic writing from ChatGPT with an accuracy rate over 99%. Maybe AI-Written Scripts are a Bad Idea?As AI chatbot content begins to flood the world, one of the biggest concerns is reliably spotting the difference between the words of robots and real human beings. There have been a few attempts to build ChatGPT detectors, and dozens of companies are competing to build AI-spotting technology. But so far, none of…

The search for a new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is moving into its second year after the bank directors ran into difficulties recruiting candidates, forcing them to retool the search earlier this year, according to people familiar with the search process. The search for a new president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is moving into its second year after the bank directors ran into difficulties recruiting candidates, forcing them to retool the search earlier…

In this illustration, NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter stands on the Red Planet’s surface as NASA’s Perseverance rover (partially visible on the left) rolls away. It completed its 50th flight on April 13, 2023, covering over 1,057 feet and reaching a new altitude record of 59 feet. Initially designed for only five flights, Ingenuity has exceeded expectations, providing invaluable flight data and imagery for future Mars missions. While some components show signs of wear, Ingenuity’s mission continues to push the limits of…

Five-year case concludes with $5 million settlement A Kansas court has settled the 2017 case in which a Witchita resident was shot dead by a police detective after officers responded to a fake “hostage situation” taking place at the man’s house — the result of a “swatting” incident perpetrated by Tyler Barriss and concerning Call of Duty players Shane Gaskill and Casey Viner. On the evening of December 28, 2017, 28-year-old Andrew Finch was at the house owned by his mother when he noticed police lights flashing directly…

A federal regulator has approved with conditions a merger between Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. CP 3.96% and Kansas City Southern, a $28 billion deal that would create the first freight rail network linking Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.Wednesday’s decision by the Surface Transportation Board, the economic regulator primarily overseeing freight railroads, cements the industry’s biggest merger in two decades. The STB said the deal would “improve the overall quality and…