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Ex-minister accuses MoD of withholding nuclear-test veterans' medical records
politics1 month ago

Ex-minister accuses MoD of withholding nuclear-test veterans' medical records

Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood accuses the MoD of a deliberate cover-up, saying it hid medical records of Cold War nuclear-test veterans and misled Parliament about the programme; the MoD counters with a wide records review that produced five published reports and notes chaos from decentralised archives and secrecy. Veterans want access to blood and urine test data to prove health damage from exposure, and some documents may be declassified or released with redactions; about 25,000 people were involved in tests (1952–1967) across Australia and Pacific sites, a cohort whose alleged health problems remain a source of campaigning and calls for transparency.

via BBC|
#government#mod#nuclear-testing
Secret flight swap raises questions about Trump’s safety measures and media transparency
politics1 month ago

Secret flight swap raises questions about Trump’s safety measures and media transparency

Democrats seek a congressional briefing after reports that Trump was secretly moved to a different plane amid an Iran threat, while hundreds of reporters and staff on Air Force One were kept unaware as a decoy. Critics say the deception jeopardizes transparency and press safety, whereas the White House says extraordinary security was necessary. Analysts debate the legality and necessity of using a decoy and whether the traveling press could have been informed without compromising security.

via The Guardian|
#air-force-one#media#national-security
Swift & Kelce’s MSG Wedding Stays Ultra-Private Behind-The-Scenes
entertainment2 months ago

Swift & Kelce’s MSG Wedding Stays Ultra-Private Behind-The-Scenes

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden was kept remarkably private, with almost no leaked photos and guests reportedly bound by NDAs; Jason Kelce praised the secrecy as an impressive feat, Adam Sandler officiated, and while many attendees were spotted, the ceremony’s details remain largely shrouded as the world awaits official images or disclosures.

via Awful Announcing|
#entertainment#madison-square-garden#secrecy
Parliament finds MoD data breach of Afghan relocation scheme was foreseeable
defence2 months ago

Parliament finds MoD data breach of Afghan relocation scheme was foreseeable

A parliamentary Defence Committee report says the MoD's management of the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) was a 'foreseeable' systemic failure, driven by inappropriate tools (Excel), weak operating procedures, insufficient training and an overreliance on secrecy that undermined accountability. The breach exposed personal data of more than 18,500 ARAP applicants, stemming from a spreadsheet shared with a trusted third party, and has prompted reforms as ARAP closes in 2025, with ongoing scrutiny of UK Special Forces involvement and governance of the scheme.

via BBC|
#arap#data-breach#defence
Florida Sets Stage for Rare Two-Executions in One Day
us-news2 months ago

Florida Sets Stage for Rare Two-Executions in One Day

Florida is poised to carry out its first double execution in the modern era, with James Duckett and Dominick Occhicone scheduled within six hours; if completed, it would mark the first time since 2017 that a death-penalty state has two executions in a single day, amid criticism of secrecy and the rapid pacing of death-penalty decisions under Gov. Ron DeSantis. Advocates warn haste raises the risk of botched deaths and protocol violations even as Florida has led the nation with executions in recent years, and the cases raise ongoing questions about innocence, age, and due process.

via The Guardian|
#death-penalty#executions#florida
Iran’s secret, near-daily executions spark fear as families report withheld bodies
world5 months ago

Iran’s secret, near-daily executions spark fear as families report withheld bodies

Rights groups say Iran is carrying out near-daily executions in secrecy, with at least 24 people executed since March and authorities often not returning bodies to families; relatives face harassment and pressure to remain silent, and detainees report torture. The surge raises fears that hundreds more could be at risk amid mass protests and wartime tensions, with internet blackouts complicating communication and oversight.

via The Guardian|
#death-penalty#executions#human-rights
Secret GLP-1 Weight-Loss: Why Some Women Hide Medication From Partners
health5 months ago

Secret GLP-1 Weight-Loss: Why Some Women Hide Medication From Partners

Some women using GLP-1 weight-loss meds like Wegovy keep their use secret from partners to avoid lectures and stigma, a pattern highlighted by personal stories and a Reddit thread. Telemedicine can make obtaining prescriptions easier, but hiding meds can complicate medical care and complicate conversations about health goals. Experts suggest planning conversations with partners and being honest about motivations, while recognizing the broader issues of weight stigma and autonomy in treatment.

via SELF Magazine|
#glp-1#health#relationships
Identity Hidden: Deportation Hearing for Alleged Iranian Official in Canada Goes Behind Closed Doors
canada8 months ago

Identity Hidden: Deportation Hearing for Alleged Iranian Official in Canada Goes Behind Closed Doors

A suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada appeared at a deportation hearing held behind closed doors after he asked for reporters to be barred; Canadian authorities say they have identified 26 Iranian regime officials in Canada and canceled 236 visas, but only one deportation has occurred amid confidentiality surrounding most remaining cases.

via Global News|
#canada#deportation#iran