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Big Changes For Passports, EU Travel Roll Out Coming: What To Know
Passport rules and European border checks are about to change. The European Union will launch its Entry/Exit System on Sunday, Oct. 12, replacing most passport ink stamps with a digital record of your entry and exit in the Schengen area, using fingerprints and a photo. The goal is to automate checks and enforce the 90‑day stay limit. Expect a transition period when some travelers still receive stamps, with stamps phased out entirely by April 10, 2026. For US travelers, the State Department has opened online passport renewal to eligible adults, letting many skip the line and apply on …
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Maryland Athletes To Receive Money Via PayPal Amid Major NCAA Shift: Here's Why
College athletes at Maryland, Penn State, and Rutgers are among the many who will start receiving direct payments from their universities through PayPal and Venmo. The Big Ten and Big 12 conferences have entered a multi-year partnership with PayPal for the payments, the financial company announced on Thursday, June 26. The deal marks a major shift in how college athletes can monetize their careers in the era of name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. PayPal said it'll offer Big Ten and Big 12 schools a secure and efficient way to pay athletes directly. "We're proud to help lead this transfo…
