Russia's Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin discussed the upcoming summer travel season, confirming sufficient tickets for trains and planes. He highlighted increased capacity for southern destinations, new visa-free travel to Saudi Arabia, growing air traffic with China, and the rollout of biometric identification for passengers.
NYC Health and Hospitals reports a data breach affecting 1.8 million people, with hackers stealing personal data, medical records, and fingerprints from November 2025 to February 2026.
USCIS now requires re-submission of fingerprints for pending immigration cases to the FBI's upgraded background check system, causing delays and potentially increased scrutiny of applicants.
UK biometrics commissioners warn that AI facial recognition technology is outpacing legislation. With police and retailers expanding its use, critics highlight risks of misidentification, lack of accountability, and potential for malicious misuse of watchlists.
