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Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report
Broadcasters Urged Not To Show Crowd Reaction During Trump's US Open Final Appearance: Report Broadcasters covering the US Open men’s final were told not to spotlight booing or protests if the crowd reacts to President Donald Trump’s appearance, according to a memo obtained by tennis newsletter Bounces. The guidance was reportedly sent to rightsholders, including ABC and ESPN, ahead of the championship match between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens. It notes that Trump will be shown on the world field during the opening anthem ceremony.  "We ask all broadcasters to refrain from showcasing any disruptions or rea…

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by Joe Lombardi
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REAL ID ‘Deadline’ Not So Real? TSA Still Allowing Some To Fly Without It REAL ID ‘Deadline’ Not So Real? TSA Still Allowing Some To Fly Without It
Real ID ‘Deadline’ Not So Real? TSA Still Allowing Some To Fly Without It The federal REAL ID deadline is officially here — but travelers say enforcement may not be as strict as advertised. Beginning Wednesday, May 7, TSA started enforcing the long-postponed REAL ID Act, which requires a REAL ID-compliant license or federally approved ID to board domestic flights. But social media users and TSA say passengers without one are still being allowed to fly — after undergoing extra screening. If you have a non-compliant state ID or driver’s license and do not have another acceptable form of ID, you'll be notified of your noncompliance (see photo below), and you may …

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by Cecilia Levine
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REAL ID Deadline Nears: What To Expect If You’re Not Compliant REAL ID Deadline Nears: What To Expect If You’re Not Compliant
Real ID Deadline Nears: What To Expect If You’re Not Compliant A major change affecting millions of travelers at airport checkpoints is about to take effect, and those who aren't prepared could run into trouble. Once enforcement begins on Wednesday, May 7, travelers who do not have a REAL ID-compliant state-issued credential or another acceptable form of ID can expect delays when they arrive at the TSA security checkpoint. A Real ID will also be needed to access federal facilities under updated security requirements Earlier report - REAL ID Enforcement Set To Start Nationwide: Here's When According to the Transportation Security Administration (T…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Sarcastic' Bomb Comment Causes Security Response, Delays At CT Airport 'Sarcastic' Bomb Comment Causes Security Response, Delays At CT Airport
'Sarcastic' Bomb Comment Causes Security Response, Delays At CT Airport A passenger's sarcastic comment about having a bomb in his bag triggered a major security response, delaying flights at Tweed New Haven Airport on Thursday, Feb. 13, as security officials searched for the non-existent threat. The passenger made the remark around 11 a.m. while boarding Avelo Flight 295 to Charlotte. Someone overheard it and alerted authorities, prompting officials to deplane the passengers so officers could search for any explosive devices. None were found. Authorities also evacuated the terminal, forcing passengers to undergo a second security screening. pic.twitter.com…

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by Josh Lanier
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Grenade Discovered At CT Airport Temporarily Closes Terminal Grenade Discovered At CT Airport Temporarily Closes Terminal
Grenade Discovered At CT Airport Temporarily Closes Terminal Airport officials closed the departures terminal of a Connecticut airport after a passenger attempted to bring a hollowed-out grenade through security. The New Haven County incident happened on the morning of Wednesday, May 8 at Tweed Airport in the city of New Haven. According to a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Dan Velez, the spokesman for the New England Transportation Security Association (TSA), the grenade was detected during a security screening. TSA, local law enforcement, and the New Haven bomb squad were contacted, and the grenade was determined to be inert. “No grenade...r…

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by Sophie Grieser
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Unusual Pistol Replica Makes It Through Bradley Airport Security Unusual Pistol Replica Makes It Through Bradley Airport Security
Unusual Pistol Replica Makes It Through Bradley Airport Security TSA agents in Connecticut made an interesting find in one woman's carry-on bag.  On Tuesday, Jan. 10, TSA officers at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks found a replica of a Flintlock pistol that had been retooled into a key hook in the bag, according to a tweet by TSA New England spokesman Dan Velez.  The woman was eventually allowed to bring the pistol replica on her plane in her checked bag, Velez added.  The incident at Bradley is the second one in the same week involving a key hook resembling a firearm, as a similar incident happened at Logan International Airport in Bosto…

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by Ben Crnic