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citizen.co.zaTSA rolled out AutoCAT eGates at Charlotte Douglas, Los Angeles International, and Reagan National airports to speed ID checks for PreCheck and Touchless ID passengers during the holiday rush.
Los Angeles TimesKraft said Thursday it is developing a travel-sized ranch dressing kit that meets security screening rules. The product follows social media videos of international visitors trying the condiment during a major sporting event.
benzinga.comKraft announced a limited-edition ranch dressing travel kit that meets TSA carry-on rules. The kit follows viral videos of international soccer fans trying the condiment.
foxnews.comThe Transportation Security Administration posted reminders on social media June 16 that ranch dressing exceeds the 3.4-ounce carry-on limit. International fans have been trying to bring the condiment home.
espn.co.ukThe Transportation Security Administration posted guidance on Instagram after foreign visitors at the 2026 World Cup developed a preference for ranch dressing. The post directed travelers to place containers larger than 3.4 ounces in checked luggage.
espn.comFormer BYU player AJ Dybantsa said he expects to be selected first overall in the 2026 NBA Draft. He also conducted workouts with the teams holding the top two selections.
Betting markets show AJ Dybantsa as the favorite to be selected first overall by the Washington Wizards. Several other top prospects have defined odds for picks two through seven.
pymnts.comMiami-based Karta announced a $15 million Series A funding round and a $125 million debt facility. The company is developing a premium Visa card accessible primarily through WhatsApp for international clients holding assets in U.S. banks.
swissinfo.chMilan prosecutors are investigating tram drivers for allegedly accessing CCTV images of female passengers without authorization and sharing comments in a WhatsApp group. Several drivers have been suspended pending the outcome of the probe.
WiredThe device limits social media, browsers, and email while allowing apps such as Uber, WhatsApp, and Spotify. Preorders open June 30 with shipments expected by year-end.
ESPNKansas guard Darryn Peterson visited only the Washington Wizards ahead of the June 23-24 draft. BYU forward AJ Dybantsa met with both the Wizards and the Utah Jazz.
ForbesSun Mountain launched the ClubGlider3 on or before June 15, 2026. The bag features a weather-resistant shell, molded interior, industrial zippers, TSA lock, and AirTag pocket. The release follows record U.S. golf travel numbers.
Tsarukyan scored two slams to win 10-0 in 40 seconds at Chaifetz Arena. The bout headlined a double-header that also featured Dillon Danis against Khamzat Chimaev.
The lightweight champion needed an ambulance after ingesting the wrong medication following his UFC Fight Night: Saint Petersburg bout. Recovery lasted one and a half months.
ABC NewsThe June 14 event on the South Lawn has been classified as a Special Event Assessment Review 1, matching security standards used for the Super Bowl and other major events. Fans on the Ellipse will need tickets and pass TSA-style screening.
The former interim lightweight champion faces Arman Tsarukyan on Saturday at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Ferguson described his freestyle wrestling achievements and college career at Grand Valley State.
sportsnet.caMauricio Ruffy stated he will weigh in at championship weight for the UFC Freedom 250 main event. The agreement replaces an earlier plan that had named Arman Tsarukyan as the backup fighter.
SemaforThe EU directed Meta to lift its block on rival AI tools in WhatsApp on June 10, 2026, citing dominance concerns. The move follows prior antitrust actions against Google and Apple.
theregister.comMeta reported that WhatsApp blocked spear-phishing attempts and test accounts linked to NSO Group targeting users in Jordan and Lebanon. The company asked a federal court to hold NSO in contempt of a permanent injunction.
European officials directed Meta to grant third-party AI chatbots unrestricted access to its WhatsApp messaging service. The directive follows earlier complaints that Meta had restricted such access. Meta has not yet responded publicly.
ibtimes.co.ukAJ Dybantsa, the freshman from BYU expected to go first overall, said Monday he believes his skills will allow a fast transition to the NBA similar to recent San Antonio Spurs players.
WhatsApp says it caught new spyware attacks linked to NSO Group in violation of court order
nbcnews.comMeta filed a complaint alleging the Israeli firm ran phishing attacks and tested spyware on WhatsApp. The company says NSO Group did not respond to prior notices and is asking U.S. officials for additional measures.
nypost.comThe New York Knicks will enforce a no-bag policy and TSA-style screening at Monday's NBA Finals Game 3 after the president confirmed plans to attend. Watch parties outside the arena have also been canceled.
snopes.comThe Transportation Security Administration updated its 'What Can I Bring?' directory to include specific instructions for medical marijuana in both carry-on and checked bags.
Indian police say a Melbourne mathematics teacher was killed by his brother in Amritsar last month. The 66-year-old Australian citizen had traveled to Punjab to prepare a property for sale.
ForbesChief of Naval Operations Admiral Daryl Caudle said the USS Abraham Lincoln could move from San Diego to Naval Base Kitsap, joining the USS Ronald Reagan already based there.
indiatoday.intoday.inA senior official said the practice of using disappearing messages on WhatsApp by government ministers is under review. The statement follows reports that some messages were absent from official files due to the feature.
Poke, launched in March 2026, will add iMessage to its SMS, Telegram and WhatsApp channels after securing Apple approval. The Palo Alto startup has relayed 100 million messages and recently raised its valuation to $300 million.
foxnews.comFederal prosecutors say a 49-year-old Sacramento resident carried a viable explosive, five phones, and other items through security on Saturday. He faces one federal charge and appeared in court Wednesday.
WhatsApp messages show Southampton coach Tonda Ackert directed junior staff to spy on rival clubs. The activity led to the team's playoff disqualification.
Financial TimesThe company is adding AI agents to its messaging platform as part of efforts to increase revenue. The move follows earlier AI investments across its services.
apnews.comDowning Street confirmed the prime minister uses an auto-delete function on WhatsApp. A batch of messages related to Lord Mandelson's appointment was released Monday, but few came from the prime minister.
BBC NewsThe documents, scheduled for release at 14:30 today, include more than 160 pages of Lord Mandelson's text messages and WhatsApps. Darren Jones will address Parliament after the publication.
rte.ieThe British government has published the largest set of appointment documents ever presented to Parliament outside a public inquiry. More than 160 pages consist of text messages and WhatsApp exchanges compiled over thousands of hours.
Tsarukyan defeated Mugzy 16-5 in the first round on May 30 in Arlington, Texas. He was named backup for the UFC White House event but faces a schedule conflict with RAF10.
ibtimes.co.ukThe U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced a recall covering certain Acura TLX, Accord Hybrid, and 2022 Accord models. The action addresses a front passenger seat weight sensor that may crack and short-circuit.
WiredMeta will introduce subscription tiers for Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp that add profile customization, story tools, and reaction options. The company said the move expands its testing of paid features that began earlier this year.
india.comMeta has started offering paid subscription plans across its main social platforms and is testing one for its AI chatbot. The move affects Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and a limited group of Meta AI users.
A federal politician and three staff members had their WhatsApp accounts breached in March. Officials said the incident prompted a temporary block on the app for parliamentary laptops.
The Transportation Security Administration has approved eight airports for a pilot program that allows passengers to complete security screening at remote locations before boarding shuttles to the terminal. The program begins testing at a site near Boston Logan Airport on June 1.
nypost.comStarting June 1, passengers on select Delta and JetBlue flights can complete check-in, bag drop, and TSA screening at a new terminal in Framingham, 25 miles from Logan. A shuttle then transports travelers and luggage to the airport gates.
The Transportation Security Administration is developing a program that would allow some passengers to complete security checks before reaching the airport. The initiative remains in early stages with limited details released.
The Transportation Security Administration is piloting two programs that shift some screening duties to private contractors. One program expands the existing Screening Partnership Program nationwide. The second allows limited Boston passengers to clear security off-site before bo…
nypost.comThe Transportation Security Administration revised its screening rules last month to permit medical marijuana in carry-on and checked bags. The change aligns with state laws in 40 states and the District of Columbia while federal law still classifies the substance as illegal.
Usa TodayThe Transportation Security Administration is introducing TSA Gold+, a public-private partnership that builds on its existing Screening Partnership Program. The initiative aims to enable faster screening and advanced technology deployment at participating airports under continued…
Heathrow Airport's AI assistant Hallie, which handles traveler inquiries via WhatsApp, has dramatically cut phone-based customer service calls since launching in March 2025. The tool, built on a long-term partnership with Salesforce dating to 2009, is set to expand to the airport…
Fox NewsWhatsApp introduced Incognito Chat on Wednesday, allowing users to converse with Meta AI without Meta accessing the content. The feature builds on the company's Private Processing technology and uses a Trusted Execution Environment. Conversations are ephemeral by default and disa…
Usa TodayMeta Platforms announced Incognito Chat on Wednesday, a new feature for its artificial intelligence assistant on WhatsApp that uses private processing technology to ensure conversations remain invisible to anyone, including the company. Messages disappear by default and are not s…
TechCrunchWaymo issued a voluntary recall for vehicles using its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems after incidents in which robotaxis drove onto flooded roads. The action follows an April 20 event in San Antonio in which an empty vehicle was swept into a creek, prompting…
citizen.co.zaLeaked WhatsApp messages show Labour MPs debating a leadership challenge after poor election results last week. Multiple ministerial aides have resigned, including allies of Health Secretary Wes Streeting, while a YouGov poll found 50% of voters believe Starmer should resign. Sta…
uctoday.comDeborah Conway and Joshua Moshe told a royal commission how they faced online abuse, boycotts and professional ostracism after their membership in a WhatsApp group for Jewish creatives was leaked. The commission opened its second week of hearings examining definitions of antisemi…
EuronewsThe change took effect on May 8, 2026, after the company cited limited user adoption. Instagram will revert messages to standard encryption, allowing Meta to access content when needed. The company is directing users seeking end-to-end encryption to WhatsApp.
jta.orgWhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum has given $200 million to Shaare Zedek Medical Center in Jerusalem. The donation is the largest ever made to an Israeli hospital. Koum previously donated $6 million to the Elad organization.
TechCrunchThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that 2026 Tesla Model Y vehicles assembled on or after November 12, 2025, are the first to meet four new pass-fail tests for automatic emergency braking for pedestrians, blind-spot warning, blind-spot intervention and l…
pakistantoday.com.pkNational Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen told reporters in Taipei that Beijing could attempt maneuvering over Taiwan when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. A bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation led by Senator Steve Daines is already…
nbcnews.comThe 16-page report led by White House counterterrorism tsar Sebastian Gorka criticizes European migration policies and targets violent left-wing extremists including radically pro-transgender groups. It elevates drug cartels in the Americas as a central focus while affirming Euro…
The BbcA baby hippo named Bumpy was rescued after being found clinging to its dead mother at a lake in Kenya. The Kenya Wildlife Service recovered the days-old calf and transferred it to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust for specialized care. The hippo has been moved to a sanctuary near Tsav…
Nbc NewsRussian filmmaker Pavel Talankin won an Oscar this year for his documentary 'Mr Nobody Against Putin.' TSA agents at JFK Airport required him to check the statuette on a flight to Frankfurt, where it went missing upon arrival but was later found by Lufthansa. The airline apologiz…
rferl.orgThe Oscar statuette awarded to the documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin was found after being confiscated by U.S. airport security in New York. Filmmaker Pavel Talankin reported losing the award when TSA agents barred it from a Lufthansa flight to Germany, citing its potential use…