Starting back in 2006, you may have noticed a new camera-like icon appear on the front of your passport. That's when the United States started implementing biometric passports, also known as e-Passports. The first country to use them was Malaysia in 1998, with other countries following suit in the years that followed. These handy little booklets, which are becoming easier for people to obtain for travel, still otherwise functioned the same way as any passport you'd had before, but now they contain a microchip that security personnel at airports can read.

You Might Zip Through TSA Faster If Your Passport Has This Small Camera Symbol On It

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Anika Jindal

Traveling by air requires familiarity with TSA’s baggage rules. This is to ensure a hassle-free journey. Among the myriad items, the TSA strictly prohibits certain items in checked baggage. These restrictions are for the safety of all passengers and cover a range of items.

20 Items Banned By TSA in Checked Baggage

The Independent

Since February, five Americans have been arrested for illegally carrying ammunition from the US to the Turks and Caicos Islands.They all boarded flights at US airports, apparently unwittingly carrying the live rounds onto planes in their hand luggage.They all bypassed airport security and scanners during routine checks in their states’ respective airports.And, to some concern, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) can’t explain how.The agency said that it was launching an investigation into each individual incident back in May after admitting that an “oversight” had occurred.Now, two months on, the TSA tells The Independent that the probe is now over –...

Americans are managing to pass US airport security with ammo in their hand luggage. The TSA doesn’t know how

Fox News

The Transportation Security Administration said that it has intercepted more than 3,400 guns at airport security checkpoints so far in 2024, and nearly all of them were loaded.

More than 3.4K guns intercepted at airport security checkpoints in 2024, TSA says

Here’s something I’m embarrassed to admit: Even though I’ve been reporting on the problems with facial recognition for half a dozen years, I have allowed my face to be scanned at airports. Not once. Not twice. Many times. There are lots of reasons for that. For one...

Traveling this summer? Maybe don’t let the airport scan your face.

Butler, PA

Wide Open Country

A shooting at Donald Trump's rally ended deadly with one attendee dead. The former president himself came close to death with a bullet grazing his ear. But a photo shows just how close Trump came to getting shot. In a remarkable photo by Doug Mills, you can actually see the...

Donald Trump Shooting: Remarkable Photo Shows Exact Moment Bullet Whizzing by Former President's Head

Berrien County, MI

Dakota Levi Stevens, a 10-year-old boy, died by what's believed to be a reckless homicide. Jennifer Wilson, Stevens' foster mother, was arrested for the crime in Berrien County, Michigan. Per the Indianapolis Star, Wilson faces up to six years in prison. Stevens was rushed to the hospital back in April after arguing with Wilson. The Department of Child Services had placed Stevens with Wilson only a month prior.

340-Pound Woman Charged With Homicide After Sitting On 10-Year-Old

Travel Smarter! Sign up for our free newsletter. Packing a carry-on bag might seem simple, but it can make or break your travel experience. Whether you’re a frequent flyer or an occasional traveler, mastering the carry-on packing process can save you time, money, and stress at the airport. After all, no one wants to be the flyer frantically unpacking their carry-on at the check-in counter to meet the weight requirement or the person crying at the gate because their bag didn’t fit in the sizer.

7 Things You Should Always Do When Packing a Carry-On Bag

Newsflash, travelers: You may have to put your souvenir or gift-giving dreams on hold. Or, at the very least, in a checked bag. There are some odd items that are forbidden in carry-on luggage. First Things First. This isn’t a complete list of the bizarre items you can’t bring in...

16 Surprising Items You Are Not Allowed To Bring in Your Carry-on Bag

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Summer travel season is in high gear, with many of us taking a break from work and jetting off to fun new vacation spots. But some travelers might have sore feet by the time they arrive at their destination. A handful of airports require fliers to take a long journey — step by step — from check-in to boarding, according to the footwear company Kuru.

5 Airports With the Longest Walks to the Gate — and 5 With the Shortest

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Time Out

What do we want? Big bottles. When do we want them? Now. Could it be that the era of the Ziploc bag with all your liquids is coming to an end? Maybe! Apparently, advances in technology are helping airports screen baggage better, and at certain international airports, we can now bring full-sized bottles, according to Conde Nast Traveler. Here in the U.S., the liquid limit is expected to “evaporate” in the next few years, so for now, we’ve got to live with it.

Is TSA's Ziploc era coming to an end?

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Pennsylvania State

Wide Open Eats

New information has surfaced in regards to alleged Trump Rally sniper — Thomas Matthew Crooks. Law enforcement spotted Crooks 30 minutes before the deadly shooting and flagged him as suspicious. According to WPXI, Beaver County's ESU team had eight law enforcement members at the rally. This includes snipers and...

Major Details About Trump Rally Sniper Released

One poor teenager was observed sprinting for his life, followed by a massive herd of cows. When I tell you this clip has to be seen to be believed, I genuinely mean it. No clickbait, no nonsense. Promise. @metrouk. Doorbell footage doesn't get more Yorkshire than this... 16-year-old Leon was...

Watch A 16-Year-Old Teen Run For His Life From A Massive Herd Of Escaped Cows

South Carolina State

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Navigating North Carolina's Rules on Sleeping in Your Car. As night falls and exhaustion sets in during a long drive, the urge to pull over for a quick nap becomes strong. However, travelers on North Carolina’s highways should be aware that a roadside snooze might come with legal complications.

Is It Illegal To Sleep At A North Carolina Rest Area, Here is What You Need to Know

Orlando, FL

While they may be money savers or inevitabilities, layovers are stressful. Sprinting through hallways trying to make it to your gate on time is nerve-wracking and not a great way to start or end a vacation. And anyone who has been to Orlando International Airport (MCO) knows that this is not an airport for the faint of heart. In fact, it's regularly ranked as one of the worst in the country, especially for layovers.

This Southern Airport Is The Absolute Worst For Layovers In The US

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It’s hot out there! Here’s how you can actually bring water through security, according to the TSA

Pontotoc County, MS

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Pontotoc, MS - The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) of the Pontotoc County Sheriff’s Department reported a significant narcotics operation on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The operation, conducted by the Narcotics Unit, led to the seizure of marijuana, marijuana paraphernalia, and drug money during routine patrols on highways, county roads, and streets within Pontotoc County accordtin to a press release from the Pontotoc Sheriff.

Pontotoc County Sheriff's Department Seizes Marijuana and Drug Money in Traffic Stop

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People Keep Trying To Fly With Loaded Firearms, According To TSA

For many travelers, there's nothing worse than the TSA. They often have long lines, can be stressful and invasive, and the workers are sometimes rude. Okay,...

People Keep Trying To Fly With Loaded Firearms, According To TSA

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