No-go for Muslims on holiday planes barred from London to Los Angeles visit
British Muslim family of eleven was stopped by U S security at Gatwick before a planned flight to California to visit Disney land. CBP said admissibility can be denied on over sixty grounds and that religion is not a factor. The case drew calls from UK politicians and mirrors posturing after Donald Trump’s Muslim ban proposal and related criticism.
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Warm December Confuses Trees and Bets on Spring Yield
The eastern United States endures an unusually warm December with record highs likely on Christmas Eve across 25 states. Horticulturists warn that early budding and flowering could disrupt fruiting if chilling hours are lost, while bulbs and blossoms may fail to bloom later. Experts note potential pest and allergy shifts as mold and dust mites flourish in higher moisture, with effects rippling to fruit farmers and stunted plant growth if sudden freezes occur.
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TSA adopts full body scans for some travelers
The TSA changes rules to require full-body scans at certain airport checkpoints amid concerns over security and ambiguity. Critics say the policy lacks public comment, increases discretionary power, and may confuse travelers, while some support the move for potential nonmetallic weapon detection.
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Top brass push back as women seek combat roles and reforms
Pentagon personnel chief Brad Carson credits Carter era moves for broad social changes in the military including opening all combat jobs to women by 2016 and plans to overhaul medals and pensions. Senior officers resist, citing concerns over readiness, housing, and time off for troops undergoing gender transition procedures and hormone treatment.
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