Watchdogs Already Quitting

Bishop Calls on Anglican Leader to Quit Over Handling of Abuse Scandal

An independent report last week said that Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, took insufficient action after learning of alleged abuse decades ago at Christian summer camps.

World - The New York Times - November 11

How will the Fed handle Trump?

Federal Reserve chair cannot easily prepare for president-elect’s second term but might benefit from being less aggressive

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Former aide Sue Gray rejects Starmer’s job offer

Ex-chief of staff had been lined up for part-time role as link with devolved nations and regions

Business - Financial Times - November 12

Justin Welby to quit as archbishop of Canterbury over handling of abuse scandal

Leader of Church of England had faced pressure since damning report on cover-up of John Smyth’s abuse. The archbishop of Canterbury is to step down amid intense pressure over his handling of one of ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

The Papers: Welby quits and hospital chiefs get waiting times warning

The resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury and new performance measures for the NHS lead the papers.

There has never been a 9-0 team quite like these Chiefs

The 9-0 Chiefs don't look like juggernauts, but they're not frauds, either. Kansas City is imperfectly perfect by finding a gameplan that allows K.C. to stack wins.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

Don Lemon quitting X: 'I once believed it was a place for honest debate'

Former cable news host Don Lemon says he is getting off of X, the social platform on which he launched a video show and content creation channel after being fired by CNN in 2021. "I once believed ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Argentina stokes concerns it could quit Paris climate accord

Milei government to ‘re-evaluate’ its position after walking out of COP29 summit

World - Financial Times - November 15

German soccer club St. Pauli quits X ahead of snap elections

Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.

Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams abruptly quits NFL aged 27

Seahawks player retires for personal reasons, coach says Seventh-year center started every game this season Seattle Seahawks center Connor Williams has retired because of personal reasons, coach ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Saudi Arabia Is Working to Undercut a Pledge to Quit Fossil Fuels

Despite endorsing a transition away from fossil fuels last year, Saudi officials have since worked to undermine it in at least five U.N. forums, diplomats said.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Austin says Putin lowering the nuclear threshold is 'dangerous behavior'

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke exclusively with NBC News’ Courtney Kube about Russian President Putin lowering the threshold for using nuclear weapons and called Putin's behavior ...

Abused Workers in India’s Sugar Industry Face Worse Fates if They Quit

Why would anyone stay in a job where abuse is rampant and women are coerced into hysterectomies? Because the cost of escaping India’s cane fields is often even higher.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago