1. Kansas hospital CEO fired after leaked recording
- www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article272159312.html
- A recording of a meeting between the CEO of a Kansas hospital and its board of directors has been leaked, and it reveals the CEO making disparaging remarks about employees and patients. The CEO has since been fired.
- The recording was made in May 2023, and it was leaked to the media in August 2023. In the recording, the CEO can be heard saying that employees are “lazy” and “stupid,” and that patients are “a drain on society.”
- The CEO’s comments have sparked outrage from employees and patients, and they have called for his resignation. The board of directors has since fired the CEO.
2. Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LVII
- www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/sam-mellinger/article272159172.html
- The Kansas City Chiefs have won Super Bowl LVII, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. The Chiefs’ victory is their third Super Bowl win in franchise history.
- The Chiefs were led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who threw for 182 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Isiah Pacheco rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, and wide receiver Kadarius Toney caught four passes for 57 yards and a touchdown.
- The Eagles were led by quarterback Jalen Hurts, who threw for 304 yards and a touchdown. Running back Miles Sanders rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown, and wide receiver A.J. Brown caught five passes for 96 yards.
- The Chiefs’ victory is a major victory for the city of Kansas City, and it is sure to be celebrated for years to come.
3. Kansas governor signs bill banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports
- www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article272159032.html
- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has signed a bill into law that bans transgender athletes from participating in girls’ sports. The bill was passed by the Kansas Legislature in April 2023, and it was signed into law by Governor Kelly on May 2023.
- The bill defines a girl as someone who is “genetically female,” and it prohibits transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports at public schools and colleges. The bill also allows schools to require athletes to submit to genetic testing to prove their sex.
- The bill has been met with criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates, who say that it is discriminatory and harmful to transgender youth. The bill is also facing legal challenges, and it is unclear whether it will be upheld by the courts.
4. Kansas City Royals fire manager Mike Matheny
- www.kansascity.com/sports/mlb/kansas-city-royals/article272158942.html
- The Kansas City Royals have fired manager Mike Matheny after the team’s poor start to the 2023 season. The Royals are currently 18-42, and they are in last place in the AL Central division.
- Matheny was hired as the Royals’ manager in 2018, and he led the team to a 92-70 record in his first season. However, the Royals have struggled in recent years, and they have not had a winning record since 2015.
- The Royals have not announced who will replace Matheny as manager.
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