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Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new round of appointments to the Chicago Board of Education, naming Sean Harden as the new president. The appointments include three newcomers and a mix of sitting members and candidates who lost their bids in the recent election. The new board members, along with elected candidates, will serve two-year terms until a fully elected board is in place in 2027. Full Article

The White House is still investigating about 100 tips related to a series of drone sightings across the Northeast, which have been determined to include commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones. The FBI is working to analyze the remaining tips, with concerns raised about pointing lasers at manned aircraft or shooting down suspected unmanned aircraft systems. President-elect Donald Trump has suggested the government knows more about the drones than they are revealing, while...

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick is reportedly in discussions with Sacramento State for their head coaching job, although conflicting reports have emerged about his candidacy. While Vick has expressed interest in coaching and has met with school officials, there are differing opinions on whether he is a candidate for the position. If hired, this would be Vick's first head coaching job since retiring from the NFL, where he faced challenges and ultimately rehabilitated his image...

Ivanka Trump and her 13-year-old daughter, Arabella, enjoyed a festive outing watching "The Nutcracker" together in Miami. The proud mom shared photos of the evening on her Instagram Story, showcasing their elegant attire and smiles in front of a Christmas tree. This mother-daughter duo often bonds over fun outings, including attending Taylor Swift's concert and celebrating Arabella's 13th birthday with a themed cake inspired by the singer's "Blank Space" music video. Full Article

A teacher and a student were killed at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin after a teenage student opened fire, injuring six others before being killed by authorities. The shooting took place in one confined space at the school, with two students in critical condition and four with non-life-threatening injuries. President Biden called for gun reform legislation in response, while local officials provided support and condolences to the victims and their families. Full Article

President-elect Donald Trump's Defense Department picks could impact the United States' weapons development, with the Senate advancing an annual $895 billion defense policy bill despite Democratic opposition to a transgender care provision. The bill allocates funds for defense and national security, focusing on quality-of-life improvements for service members and a pay raise for all service members. Controversy arose over a proposal to prohibit Tricare from covering transgender services for minor dependents, leading to concerns about...