TSA Says Travelers Can Keep Their Shoes On at Airport Security

Who doesn’t love being yelled at by TSA agents? One day it’s “laptops out,” the next it’s “laptops stay in,” and somehow your toiletries are never where they should be. But now, at least one of the most annoying parts of the security line is finally over. After nearly 20 years of frantically kicking off your shoes, the Secretary of Homeland Security has announced that travelers will no longer be required to remove footwear during screening. Here’s what you need to know, and why that rule existed in the first place.

The year’s halfway over, July is flying by, so here’s what’s happening around the world this month:

• 🇯🇵 Gion Matsuri in Kyoto, Japan (July 17–24): One of Japan's most famous festivals, known for its elaborate float processions.

• 🇪🇸 Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain (July 6–14): A historic (and controversial) event featuring daily bull runs and parades.

• 🇧🇪 Gentse Feesten in Ghent, Belgium (July 18–27): A massive 10-day cultural festival with music, theater, and street performances.

• 🇨🇦 Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Canada (July 4–13): An iconic celebration of Western heritage featuring rodeos with cow wrangling and barrel racing, along with concerts and agricultural exhibits.

• 🇲🇳 Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (July 11–15): Mongolia's biggest holiday, showcasing traditional wrestling, horse racing, and archery.

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