Donald Trump taps Kash Patel for FBI director

After a fire destroyed the home of North Shore football coach Adam Harlor and his family, killing their pets, the community has rallied together to raise funds to support them during the holiday season. The Topsfield Fire Department responded quickly to the fire, ensuring that the family escaped unharmed. A GoFundMe fundraiser has already raised nearly $80,000, with Masco Youth Football also hosting a donation drive to help the Harlor family, who are known for...

Two defense tech giants, Palantir and Anduril, are in talks with tech firms like SpaceX and OpenAI to create a consortium to compete for Pentagon contracts, aiming to challenge established defense contractors like Lockheed Martin. The goal is to establish a new generation of defense contractors and provide the government with cutting-edge technology more efficiently. Initial partnerships may be announced in January, following an integration between Palantir’s AI Platform and Anduril's Lattice software. Full Article

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