The New York Times – Travel:
Facial recognition at security and immigration checkpoints and gates could ease airport hassles, even as the technology raises privacy concerns.
Category: Immigration and Emigration
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The New Wild Card on Travelers’ Itineraries: Uncertainty
The New York Times – Travel:
Politics, military action and climate change have increased risk for destinations that once seemed like sure bets, forcing travelers to change how they plan.
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Phone Searches at U.S. Borders: What Travelers Need to Know
The New York Times – Travel:
Customs agents have broad authority to search the electronic devices of travelers entering and leaving the U.S. Here are tips for keeping your data safe.
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The Art of Britain’s Windrush Generation Has Never Felt More Relevant
The New York Times – T Magazine:
At a time of rising xenophobia and nativism, their work examines the meeting of different cultures, and their own right to belong.
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What Travelers Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
A federal work stoppage could bring longer lines at the airport, national park closures, and significant losses in tourism revenue.
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‘Biometric Exit’ Quietly Expands Across U.S. Airports, Unnerving Some
The New York Times – Travel:
The program, in which federal officers take departing international passengers’ photos, is set to grow, raising privacy concerns.
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Funicular Crash Has Jarred Lisbon’s Sense of Itself
The New York Times – Travel:
Lisbon has transformed itself in recent years into a destination for international investors. A funicular crash that killed 16 people has prompted soul-searching about the changes in the city.
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Getting a Visa to Visit the U.S. Could Take Even Longer
The New York Times – Travel:
A new State Department rule requires would-be travelers to be interviewed in their home countries, where wait times can be more than a year.
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Academy Museum to Highlight Hollywood’s Jewish History After All
The New York Times – Film:
The museum was criticized earlier for failing to acknowledge the contributions of the Jewish pioneers who helped establish the American film studio system.