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‘Extreme vetting’ would require visitors to US to share contacts and passwords
This could require people to hand over their phones so officials can study their stored contacts and possibly other information. The aim is to “figure out who you are communicating with”, a senior Department of Homeland Security official was quoted … Continue reading
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The FBI Feared Communist Infiltration of EPCOT
It used to be very nice. It’s the last park designed mostly by Walt’s personally hired staff who remained with the company after he died. Sure, it’s pro corporate but that was always one of Walt’s minor character flaws. Then … Continue reading
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Disabled woman denied entry to U.S. after agent cites supposedly private medical details
The Weston woman was told by the U.S. agent she would have to get “medical clearance’’ and be examined by one of only three doctors in Toronto whose assessments are accepted by Homeland Security. She was given their names and … Continue reading
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Terminal Cornucopia
What is Terminal Cornucopia? In early-2013, independent security researcher, Evan “treefort” Booth, began working to answer one simple question: Can common items sold in airports after the security screening be used to build lethal weapons? As it turns out, even … Continue reading