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New York Post
3 months ago
Austin

Lloyd Austin returns to Pentagon four weeks after secret hospitalization

Lloyd Austin returned to work after prostate cancer surgery
Austin kept his surgery and hospitalization a secret from colleagues and President Biden [ more ]
hospitalization
New York Post
3 months ago
Austin

Austin skips over pre-written remarks on health scare in first public address since secrecy scandal

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin kept his recent health scare a secret from his colleagues at the Pentagon and the White House.
Austin hosted a meeting from his home and skipped over prewritten remarks acknowledging his hospitalization. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Austin

House Committee Seeks Testimony From Austin on Hospitalization

The House Armed Services Committee has asked Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III to testify about why his hospitalization was kept secret from the White House.
Congress wants to understand who made the decision to withhold information about the whereabouts of a cabinet secretary. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Austin

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released from hospital

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has been released from the hospital after a two-week hospitalization.
The initial secrecy surrounding Austin's hospitalization has drawn criticism and prompted calls for his resignation. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
Austin

Lloyd Austin hospitalised for infection after prostate cancer surgery

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since January 1 with a urinary tract infection after a surgical procedure to treat prostate cancer.
The Pentagon faced public backlash for not disclosing Austin's hospitalization, with President Biden and Austin's deputy being kept in the dark for days. [ more ]
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Yahoo Sports
4 days ago
San Jose Sharks

What happened inside the room as Sharks won NHL draft lottery draw

The biggest moment in San Jose Sharks' history was in a small NHL Network conference room, not on the ice. [ more ]
Bavarian Football Works
4 days ago
Bayern Munich

Former Bayern Munich CEO calls for more discretion in public coaching search gone awry

Former Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge emphasizes the importance of maintaining secrecy in the coaching search process for the club. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 days ago
EU data protection

Security costs of UK royals cannot be made public, judges rule

The cost of protecting the royal family remains a secret due to security concerns. [ more ]
The Athletic
1 week ago
Los Angeles Rams

'Finding Rams,' Part II: One year behind the scenes of the NFL Draft scouting process

Scouting operations involve extensive travel and unconventional methods for maintaining secrecy and authenticity. [ more ]
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

GTA 6: A Key Theory Has Been Debunked

Troy Baker denies voicing GTA VI male lead despite fan speculation.
Rockstar Games maintaining secrecy around GTA VI voice cast and production details. [ more ]
Electronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

EFF Seeks Greater Public Access to Patent Lawsuit Filed in Texas

Secrecy in patent litigation is common, especially in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
EFF is seeking to intervene in a case to unseal documents and ensure public access, arguing for the public's First Amendment rights. [ more ]
The Verge
2 months ago
Tech industry

Crash of the Titan: a short history of Apple's doomed car project

Apple's secretive driverless car project, Project Titan, has been canceled after several years of development without any official announcement.
Despite the public testing of self-driving cars and hiring in the automotive industry, Apple remained tight-lipped about Project Titan, maintaining an air of mystery. [ more ]
49ers Webzone
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers

Report: There is a belief that 49ers will fill defensive coordinator vacancy from within

There is speculation that Kyle Shanahan may promote from within for the defensive coordinator position.
The search for Steve Wilks' replacement is being conducted discreetly with no confirmed external interviews. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Career

Horoscopes Feb. 7, 2024: James Spader, knowledge and balance are essential

Ashton Kutcher, Chris Rock, Garth Brooks, and James Spader celebrate their birthdays today.
A secretive approach can help avoid interference and maintain focus on your goals. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

The Magic Circle gives away 'magical history'

The Magic Circle's London headquarters is known for its secrecy and is currently being revamped.
Members of The Magic Circle want to rehome the seats from the theatre, which have been sat on by famous magicians. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Parenting

Family flees US after teacher spurs, hides 10-year-old daughter's gender 'transition'

A family in Washington state fled the country after their 10-year-old child's gender "transition" was encouraged and hidden by a teacher.
The parents discovered their child's secret identity and came into conflict with the school system that embraced gender ideology and questioned their parenting. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

I felt like an FBI agent': the author who infiltrated the art world

Bianca Bosker's book, Get The Picture, is a humorous and insightful account of her experience working in the contemporary art world.
She faced challenges in gaining access and building relationships with art world insiders, who were wary of her intentions. [ more ]
www.france24.com
3 months ago
France politics

Australian ex-PM Morrison announces departure from politics

Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is leaving politics to pursue a business career.
Morrison led Australia during the Black Summer bushfires and the Covid-19 pandemic, and has a controversial record on climate change and secrecy. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
Coronavirus

China's withholding of COVID-19 bug's genome for weeks just adds to its outrageous record

A Chinese researcher mapped the virus' genome by Dec. 28, 2019, but failed to publish it or respond to NIH questions.
China's CDC equivalent didn't receive the genome information until Jan. 5 and didn't share it with the WHO until Jan. 11. [ more ]
Independent.ie
3 months ago
Graphic design

IDA spent more than 425,000 on 'homage to shamrock' rebrand

The Irish Development Agency spent €428,301 on a rebrand which included discovery research, design, signage, and marketing materials.
The agency redacted most of the presentation discussing the thinking behind the rebrand, including the new logo and color considerations. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
4 months ago
LA Dodgers

Nez Balelo Explains Shohei Ohtani Taking 'Strategic' Approach With Free Agency

Shohei Ohtani's free agency was surrounded by secrecy and speculation.
Agents warned teams against leaking information about Ohtani's meetings. [ more ]
www.mediaite.com
5 months ago
LA Dodgers

Mad Dog' Russo Compares Japanese Baseball Star Shohei Ohtani's Free Agency Secrecy to the Creation of the Atomic Bomb

Shohei Ohtani's free agency secrecy is being compared to the creation of the atomic bomb.
The Los Angeles Dodgers publicly confirmed their meeting with Ohtani, potentially hurting their chances of signing him. [ more ]
MLB Trade Rumors
5 months ago
Major League Baseball

Conflicting Reports On Ohtani, Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays are set to sign Shohei Ohtani.
There is uncertainty and secrecy surrounding Ohtani's free agency decision. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
World news

A Rare Opportunity to See China's Leader Up Close and (Sort of) Personal

Xi Jinping's public appearances are carefully orchestrated and rarely show his true personality.
During his visit to the United States, Xi Jinping had some unscripted moments, such as interacting with people he had met in the past.
Mr. Xi's level of secrecy and control has increased during his time in power. [ more ]
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