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US plans to start checking all tourists' social media

All tourists - including those from Britain - will have to undergo a social media screening before being allowed entry into the US under new plans being considered by the country's border force.

At the moment, Britons are among those who can visit for up to 90 days without a visa.

They just have to obtain an electronic travel authorisation, known as an ESTA, for $40 (£30).

The potential social media mandate being proposed by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would apply to anyone visiting, whether they require a visa or not.

According to a notice published in America's federal register on Tuesday, foreign tourists would need to provide their social media from the last five years.

At the time, Mr Trump suggested certain networks should have their licenses revoked over a lack of support for him.

An agreement has not yet been reached, so the fight between the Ivy League university and Mr Trump rages on. »

Report: Hamas hid baby formula in Gaza to deepen hunger, then blamed Israel

Authored by ynetnews.com

“Hamas deliberately hid the formula in warehouses belonging to Gaza’s Health Ministry,” al-Khatib wrote on X.

“During the worst days of the hunger crisis in Gaza, Hamas deliberately hid tons of baby food and nutrition shakes for children,” al-Khatib wrote.

During the months it worked, Hamas repeatedly tried to disrupt the distribution and accused Israel of shooting at residents waiting in line for aid. »

The Game Awards Creator Hears Your Feedback --"Do We Always Get It Right? No"

Authored by gamespot.com

Speaking to The Game Business, Keighley said the introduction of the Game Changer award in 2024 was an initial attempt to address this.

Keighley went on to say he feels a "weight" on his shoulders to do more because The Game Awards has such a large platform.

The Game Awards takes place on Thursday, December 11, beginning at 5 PM PT / 8 PM ET, with a pre-show set to begin 30 minutes prior. »

Eileen Higgins becomes Miami’s first Democratic mayor in 30 years

Authored by theguardian.com

Democrat Eileen Higgins was elected mayor of Miami on Tuesday night in a stunning upset victory that reversed a run of recent Republican successes in Florida.

That majority melted away in Tuesday’s run-off as Higgins became the first Democrat in 30 years to become mayor of the city of Miami.

Higgins will be sworn in as the first Democratic mayor since 1997, when Xavier Suarez, the father of the outgoing incumbent, Francis Suarez, a Republican, was elected. »

US could ask tourists for five-year social media history before entry

Authored by bbc.co.uk

The Trump administration previously announced it would examine social media accounts when vetting foreign nationals who apply for student visas or H1B visas for skilled workers.

An announcement on the website for the US Embassy and Consulate in Mexico states certain visa applicants must list all social media usernames or handles of every platform they have used in the last five years.

It warns that if any social media information is not listed, it could lead to both current and future visas being denied. »