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Humza Yousaf to step down as MSP at next election
The former SNP leader says it will be the "right time" to leave the Scottish Parliament.BBC News - 2h -
Wake Forest football coach Dave Clawson steps down
The decision was reportedly made by Clawson, who plans to remain with Wake Forest in an advisory role.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Syria’s New Leadership Takes Early Steps Toward Recognition
A little over a week after taking power, the rebel alliance that led the overthrow of the Assad regime has begun to receive diplomats in the Syrian capital, Damascus.The New York Times - 19h -
Biden Administration Takes First Step to Retaliate Against China Over Hack
The Commerce Department is banning the few remaining operations of China Telecom in the United States, a move that appears unlikely to deter Beijing from conducting sophisticated cyberoperations.The New York Times - 10h -
No more nation-building: Step back from post-Assad Syria
Our only absolute requirement is that the new government not support or harbor any terrorist organizations with global reach and ambitions to attack the U.S. homeland.The Hill - 18h -
Christopher Wray’s big mistake: Why it was wrong for the FBI head to step down
Wray should have stayed and tried to uphold the rule of law for as long as he could. That is exactly what he is asking his subordinates at the FBI to do.The Hill - 20h -
Feds step in as number of states reporting drone sightings grows
The federal government is deploying new resources to address the mysterious wave of drone encounters along the East Coast. Police say two men were arrested for flying a drone dangerously close to ...NBC News - 23h -
Social Security Fairness Act takes big step towards passage
Lawmakers are moving ahead with a bipartisan bill that would provide enhanced Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, but hurdles remain.CBS News - 3d -
Democratic rep slams Wray for stepping aside
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) took aim at FBI Director Christopher Wray, who announced his intent to step down from the role ahead of President-Trump’s apparent plans to fire him. "I, maybe, you ...The Hill - 4d -
Three Big Steps The Buffalo Sabres Could Do To Get Back On Track
The Buffalo Sabres are falling off the tracks with their eight-game winless streak. Their winning is inconsistent, and the power play is ineffective. What should they do?Yahoo Sports - 4d -
DoorDash steps up driver ID checks after traffic safety complaints
DoorDash is requiring its drivers to verify their identities more often as part of a larger effort to crack down on unauthorized account sharingABC News - 4d -
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FAA head Michael Whitaker to step down before Trump takes office
Mike Whitaker, head of the FAA, the key agency that oversees Boeing and the U.S. airline industry, said he will step down Jan. 20, as Donald Trump takes office.CNBC - 4d -
F.B.I. Chief to Step Out of ‘the Fray,’ and Housing’s Terrible Year
Plus, a labor fight that could upend reality TV.The New York Times - 4d -
Christopher Wray Says He’ll Step Down as F.B.I. Director
President-elect Donald J. Trump had already signaled his intention to replace Mr. Wray with a longtime loyalist, Kash Patel.The New York Times - 5d -
Bukayo Saka remains vital for Arsenal, but others will also need to step up
Both Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko will need to raise their level at Arsenal to remain important for Arteta.ESPN - 5d -
FBI director Christopher Wray to step down before Trump takes office
Resignation comes after president-elect said he will nominate Kash Patel to lead top US law enforcement agencyFinancial Times - 5d -
Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote, in Step Toward German Elections
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had few alternatives after his three-party coalition broke up, is widely expected to lose when Parliament takes up the measure on Monday.The New York Times - 5d -
John Galliano Steps Down From Maison Margiela
The star designer, who has often courted controversy, rebuilt his reputation at the Parisian fashion house. After 10 years, he said goodbye with an Instagram post.The New York Times - 5d -
Keanu Reeves, Jeff Fowler on stepping into the "Sonic" universe
"Sonic the Hedgehog 3" brings back director Jeff Fowler and introduces Keanu Reeves as Shadow, Sonic's powerful and enigmatic rival from the video games. They join "CBS Mornings."CBS News - 5d -
Lindsey Vonn excited for next steps of ski comeback 'adventure'
Lindsey Vonn is returning to Alpine ski racing this season for the first time since February 2019.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Ford’s cutting jobs in Germany. Scholz wants Europe to step in.
German chancellor Olaf Scholz called for subsidies for battery makers to protect jobs and drive the transition towards “electromobility”MarketWatch - 6d -
Comcast seen taking ‘one step forward, two steps back’ in tough broadband market
Comcast’s narrowed broadband subscriber losses in the latest quarter offered some hope, but recent cautious commentary has dragged down cable stocks.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Lara Trump stepping down from RNC amid Senate speculation
Lara Trump is stepping down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) as she considers replacing Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R), whom her father-in-law, President-elect Trump, picked to ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Israeli Troops Occupy Syria Buffer Zone in Defensive Step
The move in the Golan Heights comes as Israel fears rebel groups could encroach on its border.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 9 -
Lara Trump steps down as RNC co-chair
Lara Trump will step down as co-chair of the Republican National Committee.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Golden State Valkyries roster, schedule: WNBA's newest team takes first step with expansion draft
The Valkyries made 11 selections on Friday, including Kate Martin and Temi FagbenleCBS Sports - Dec. 7 -
Health insurers step up security, scrub websites of leadership information
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is spurring other major health companies to remove the photos of executives from their websites, close buildings and even switch to a virtual ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Rebels Advance in Syria as Iran Steps Back
Also, judges rejected TikTok’s effort to avoid a U.S. ban. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How effects meld past and present as 'Apes' sequel 'Kingdom' steps into the future
For director Wes Ball, setting 'Kingdom' in lush jungles and harsh beaches was a chance to imagine a fresh new take on the long-running 'Planet of the Apes' franchise.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Macron vows not to step aside after fall of French government
President says opposition parties ‘chose chaos’ as Paris faces deadlock after vote of no confidence in BarnierFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
As Steve Kerr Steps Down, Who Will Lead U.S. Basketball Next?
There are two top candidates to coach the men’s national team, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Will Washington need to step up to support Intel?
Exit of CEO Pat Gelsinger maybe a sign of a shift in attitude by the company’s board to a huge strategic overhaulFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Yuval Sharon to step down as artistic director of the Industry opera company
Visionary opera leader Yuval Sharon will step down as co-artistic director of the Industry, the groundbreaking L.A. company he established a decade ago.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5 -
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Rep. Nadler to step aside as Democratic Judiciary leader for a younger chair
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced Wednesday he would step down from his role as the Democratic leader on the House Judiciary Committee and backed Rep. Jamie Raskin.ABC News - Dec. 5 -
South Korea’s Defense Minister Steps Down Over Martial Law Decree
President Yoon Suk Yeol accepted the resignation of Kim Yong-hyun, who said he took responsibility for the crisis caused by the brief imposition of military rule.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Prudential Financial CEO Charles Lowrey to Step Down
Andrew Sullivan, head of international businesses and global investment management, will succeed him.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan to step down in January
LPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan to step down in JanuaryABC News - Dec. 2 -
Brad Keselowski takes 'natural next step' with RFK Racing expansion for 2025
The NASCAR Cup Series’ return to the race track sits exactly two months away, when the season-opening Clash exhibition marks the unofficial kickoff of the 2025 campaign. For RFK Racing team ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2