Triathletes take to the Seine River, Team USA swimming – NBC Chicago

Jordan Schultz discusses Michael Penix Jr.'s draft story and why the Atlanta Falcons see him as their future franchise quarterback. Penix recently started for the Falcons, leading them to a 34-7 victory over the New York Giants with 207 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns by Bijan Robinson. The win marks the Falcons' second consecutive victory, improving their season record to 8-7 as they aim to secure the NFC South title and make a playoff...

The grassroots organization Women’s Housing Equality and Enhancement League (WHEEL) held a gathering at sunset on the winter solstice to honor 283 individuals who passed away without shelter in King County last year. Attendees at the vigil repeated "we remember" after each name was read aloud, paying tribute to those who lost their lives. This event served as a poignant reminder of the ongoing issue of homelessness and the need for continued efforts to provide...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out of the game against the Washington Commanders due to a concussion. Hurts had a brief appearance in the game, helping the Eagles secure a 21-7 lead with one completion for 11 yards and three rushes for 41 yards before being replaced by Kenny Pickett. Stay updated on Eagles and NFL news at Newsweek Sports. Full Article

Senator Rand Paul expressed his support for President-elect Trump's Cabinet nominees, stating he will work to quickly confirm them. As the chair of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Paul aims to push through key picks like Kristi Noem and Russ Vought. Despite controversial selections like Kash Patel and Tulsi Gabbard, Paul remains optimistic about the incoming administration's Cabinet choices. Full Article

On a brilliant day three years ago in Chicago, Adewale Ezekiel Ogunyemi was buried after dying in a work accident at Rich Products Corp. as a temporary worker through a staffing agency. The investigation revealed that many temporary workers, including those in the country illegally, face dangerous conditions and have suffered severe injuries or death, with staffing agencies shielding companies from accountability. Illinois has led efforts to regulate staffing agencies, with federal, state, and local...

During a “Saturday Night Live” skit, Colin Jost roasted his wife Scarlett Johansson, joking about their relationship and their newborn son. The couple, who met on the set of “SNL” in 2017 and wed three years later, welcomed their son, Cosmo, in August 2021. Jost also cracked jokes about Johansson in previous episodes, including one written by Michael Che that referenced Johansson's AI character in 'Her.' Full Article