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One of the more hated security checks at the airport, removing your shoes, is quietly being phased out by the TSA.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has quietly reversed a decades-old security check that required air travelers to remove their shoes during screenings.

TSA began encouraging airline passengers at airport security checkpoints in February 2002 after a failed shoe bombing attempt by Richard Reid two months earlier.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the agency will start unveiling new procedures that allow passengers to keep their shoes on during standard airport screenings, but hasn’t officially announced the change.

“TSA and DHS are always exploring new and innovative ways to enhance the passenger experience and our strong security posture. Any potential updates to our security process will be issued through official channels,” TSA told the Wall Street Journal in a statement.

Shoe removal became mandatory in August 2006, along with a liquid restriction, following the disruption of a liquid explosives plot in the United Kingdom.

The 20-year-old practice has seemingly come to an end, with many passengers taking to social media to boast about not having to take off their shoes.

But it’s not being widely implemented just yet. The TSA is slowly rolling out the new security procedures, and the first airports with expiring no-shoes requirements are Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Fort Lauderdale International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Portland International Airport, Philadelphia International Airport, and Piedmont Triad International Airport in North Carolina.

According to CBS News correspondents traveling from Los Angeles International Airport and New York City’s LaGuardia Airport, they and other passengers did not have to take off their shoes.

Is TSA PreCheck Still Worth It?

While this sounds like good news, some people are now wondering if TSA PreCheck, which already allows passengers to go through airport screenings without having to remove their shoes, is still worth it.

TSA PreCheck also allows travelers to go through screenings without having to take out their laptops, iPads, or gaming devices from their carry-on bags.

Another user on X, formerly Twitter, pointed out how this could lead to travelers having to deal with increased security measures using AI surveillance.

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Last Friday (July 4th), catastrophic floods surged through central Texas, devastating towns and leaving a death toll that currently stands at least 89 people including many from a private girls’ summer camp. The focal point of that flooding lies in Kerr County, northwest of San Antonio. Dalton Rice, the city manager of Kerrville, spoke briefly to reporters on Sunday (July 5) before dashing out to avoid further questions, a move that earned him scorn online.

Before his abrupt departure, a reported asked Rice: “One of the questions that still hasn’t been answered three days into this is despite TEM’s warning on July 2nd and July 3rd that something like this could have happened, that the threat existed, why that information didn’t get down at the camps and why they weren’t evacuated?”

Rice replied, “We want to make sure that we continue to focus — we still have 11 missing children that we want to get reunited with their families,” the city manager replied. “Until we can get reunited with our families, we are not going to stop until we do.” As he turned to leave, he added, “So, thank you.”The reported shouted, “Sir, was any emergency alert given out on the 4th that morning of?”, “adding, “Did anyone get an alert?” As Rice and others exited, the reporter shouted, “Sir, there are families who deserve better than that!”

Rice also came under fire for claiming that he saw no issue after jogging in one of the flooded areas at 3 A.M. before the rains came. The lack of response from Kerr County was compounded by the fact that they do not have an enhanced flood warning system, despite residents pushing for one.
According to the Texas Tribune, there was a bill in the state legislature to establish such a system, but it was defeated due to cost concerns from fiscal conservatives. Even if it was passed, the system was not expected to take effect until after September 1.

The Trump administration is also under fire for needlessly dismantling parts of the National Weather Service as well as FEMA. According to reporting by CNN, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirsti Noem appeared on Fox & Friends on Monday (July 7) and stated that she didn’t see any breakdown in local emergency warning systems, and that Texas’ response is “what President Trump has envisioned for FEMA, is immediately allowing the state to do the response and supporting them every way that they can.”

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Hip-Hop Wired’s “Artists You Gotta Listen To In July” list is packed with some dope talent.

Leading the charge is Money DW, a Houston native who’s been building steam in the South. His gritty delivery and street-wise perspective earned him a major co-sign from H-Town icon Kirko Bangz, signaling big things ahead.

Also catching fire is KWN, who just dropped her debut studio project, “with all due respect”. The rising star made noise with her commanding single “do what I say,” and has been a constant topic of conversation thanks to a rumored relationship with Kehlani. But it’s her confident sound and unapologetic lyrics that really set her apart, KWN is definitely one to keep on your radar.

From the U.S. Virgin Islands, Ffawty is making a name for himself as a true musical Swiss Army knife. His latest release, “Closure,” showcases his ability to blend emotion with infectious melodies. With consistent output and undeniable charisma, Ffawty’s momentum is building fast. This month’s list proves that the next wave of stars isn’t waiting for permission, they’re already making noise.

Check out the full list on Hip-Hop Wired and tap in before everyone else does.

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