55 h. ago Walkthrough screening system enhances security at airports nationwide

A new security screener that people can simply walk past may soon be coming to an airport near you. In 2024, U.S. airports nationwide began adopting HEXWAVE—a commercialized walkthrough security screening system based on microwave imaging technology developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory—to satisfy a new Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mandate for enhanced employee screening to detect metallic and nonmetallic threats.

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1 week ago President of air traffic controllers' union on the delays caused by the shutdown

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, about the delays happening at airports nationwide because of the government shutdown.

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2 w. ago Michigan churches lock doors, post guards after deadly attack rocks Grand Blanc community

Grand Blanc churches offer support to Mormon community while enhancing their own security after Thomas Jacob Sanford's deadly weekend attack.

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2 w. ago Utah gov marks turning point as TPUSA returns after Charlie Kirk assassination

Enhanced security including drones and counter-snipers protected a Turning Point USA event in Utah after founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed earlier this month.

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2 w. ago Turning Point USA returns to Utah for first time since Charlie Kirk assassination

Enhanced security including drones and counter-snipers protected a Turning Point USA event in Utah after founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed earlier this month.

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4 w. ago Charlie Kirk funeral receives highest security designation from federal officials amid reports of threats

Charlie Kirk's funeral at State Farm Stadium in Glendale will feature enhanced security measures as President Trump, VP Vance and other dignitaries attend the service.

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4 w. ago Federal agencies are tracking security threats to Charlie Kirk's funeral

DHS has designated the upcoming funeral for conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 event.

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4 w. ago Charlie Kirk's funeral designated SEAR 1 event by Dept. of Homeland Security

DHS has designated the upcoming funeral for conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 event.

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last month Dept. of Homeland Security enhances security for Charlie Kirk's funeral

DHS has designated the upcoming funeral for conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 event.

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