homeland security
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FAA Proposes Worldwide Laptop Ban For Checked Bags On International Flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration wants the world’s airlines to stop letting passengers put large electronic devices like laptops in checked bags on international flights. The proposal, which will no doubt upset some frequent travellers, will be considered by the United Nations in the coming weeks.
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US Customs Wants To See Foreigners’ Dumb Tweets And Embarrassing Snaps
If you’re a foreigner travelling into or out of the United States, US Customs and Border Protection wants to see your social media accounts. If my Twitter account is any indication, they are in for a dumb, boring time.
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Welcome To The Fake City Where US Homeland Security Tests Its Drones
Does Homeland Security have a sense of humour? This is Liberty City, the Grand Theft Auto inspired “urban obstacle course” where the department tests drones for potential public safety applications.
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US Homeland Security’s Drones Really Suck At Border Patrol
For nearly a decade now, 10 Predator B drones have been zipping around US borders at $US12,000 an hour under the pretence of securing the country’s borders. Except that, according to a scathing report released earlier today by Homeland Security, not only do these drones cost five times as much as advertised, but they’re doing…