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A real-time breach linked to Nexus has made high-resolution scans of driver’s licenses (front, back, infrared and ultraviolet) available for sale on the dark web, reportedly affecting more than 153 million licenses; the data appears to come from third‑party ID scanning used by rental firms, with Hertz and IDScan.net named among providers, and the FBI is investigating as Nexus went dark after KrebsOnSecurity exposed the leak.
A 20-year-old woman allegedly driving without a license struck a mother pushing a stroller in a Jackson Township, New Jersey kosher grocery lot, killing the mother’s nine-month-old son and injuring the five-year-old daughter; the driver, Maria CobonGuzman, faces manslaughter and license-related charges, while Ariadna Lazaro-Flores is charged for knowingly engaging in conduct creating a substantial risk of death to another; both suspects are in Ocean County Jail as the investigation continues.
Virginia residents can now add a digital version of their driver’s license to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch. The digital ID can be used to prove identity or age at TSA checkpoints in select airports, at certain businesses, and in some apps, though acceptance is currently limited. Setup is done in Wallet by selecting Virginia under Driver's License and ID Cards, and information is released only after Face ID/Touch ID authentication; a physical ID remains legally required for traffic stops, and TSA acceptance exists at more than 250 U.S. airports. Apple plans to expand Wallet IDs to additional states in the coming months and years.
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses are expanding, with Kentucky set to launch in summer 2026 and North Carolina targeting early 2027; Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia are in the works, while Connecticut and Mississippi have unclear status. Additionally, Indiana, Vermont, New Jersey, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, Nevada, and Wyoming are exploring mobile ID legislation or studies, showing a patchy rollout across the U.S. Currently 14 states plus Puerto Rico support the feature, and Apple’s Digital ID (passport-based) remains available for TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports.
North Carolina will launch a digital driver’s license, with Apple Wallet support arriving in early 2027; the initial rollout will be in the NC Wallet app before Wallet integration, and residents can join a 60‑minute feedback session with a $50 digital gift card. Other states like Utah, Virginia, and Oklahoma are also exploring Wallet IDs.
Apple Wallet IDs are expanding to four additional states—North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia—on top of the 14 already supported (plus Puerto Rico). NC’s DMV will launch digital IDs via the NC Wallet app this December, with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet support coming in early 2027. Setup is in Wallet under Driver's License and ID Cards, and you can present a digital ID at TSA checkpoints and some businesses by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch, with only the requested information released after biometric verification. Physical IDs remain the backup, and police acceptance of mobile IDs is not universal yet.
Backend references indicate Utah and Virginia are ready to support Apple Wallet digital IDs, suggesting an imminent rollout of driver’s licenses in those states, though the exact launch date awaits state approvals and Apple’s timeline.
Rolling Stone ranks every officially released Olivia Rodrigo track across Sour, Guts, and her new album You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love (including soundtrack tunes, bonus tracks, and B-sides). The current top picks crown ‘Deja Vu’ at No. 1 and ‘Driver’s License’ at No. 2, with praise for Olivia’s versatile voice and a catalog that moves from pop-punk anthems to intimate piano ballads.
Olivia Rodrigo hosted Saturday Night Live, reflecting on her rise and joking about Jake Paul in a monologue that nods to his Mike Tyson boxing match, before delivering a DMV-themed parody of her breakout hit ‘Drivers License’; Aziz Ansari also cameoed in the cold open as Kash Patel, as Rodrigo promotes her upcoming album and tour.
Wallet-based driver’s licenses are currently available in 13 states plus Puerto Rico, with seven additional states signed on for future adoption. Users can add licenses to Wallet for TSA checkpoints and select venues, and a Digital Passport option exists for domestic travel where Wallet IDs aren’t available. A physical ID is still often required, and the feature requires iOS 26.1 / watchOS 26.1 or later.
A Kansas anti-trans law (SB 244) went into effect immediately after lawmakers overrode the governor’s veto, retroactively invalidating driver’s licenses and birth certificates that don’t match birth sex. About 1,500 transgender Kansans could lose licenses and 1,800 birth certificates may be affected, prompting confusion, fear, and scrutiny as affected individuals scramble to understand next steps; the ACLU and LGBTQ advocates are challenging the policy in court, and opponents warn it could affect travel, employment, and voting ahead of midterms.
A fast-tracked Kansas law requires about 1,800 transgender residents to surrender and replace their driver’s licenses and birth certificates, and mandates restroom use in government buildings be aligned with birth sex. The law took effect within days of a veto override, prompting fear, confusion, and mobilization among trans Kansans and LGBTQ activists. Some are updating IDs or facing potential legal challenges, while organizers push for lawsuits, legislation, and mutual-aid support; others worry about vulnerable youth and even consider leaving the state if conditions don’t improve.
Kansas passed SB 244 using a gut-and-go process, forcing driver’s licenses to reflect the holder’s sex assigned at birth and notifying transgender Kansans that their licenses will be invalid without updating. The law also bans transgender people from bathrooms matching their gender identity and creates a civil-suit provision; no grace period is provided. Governor veto overridden by the Republican majority. Advocates anticipate litigation and say the measure heightens risk for transgender residents amid broader national backlashes.
Kansas' SB 244 goes into effect, invalidating driver’s licenses for transgender residents whose gender marker doesn’t match their birth sex; affected IDs must be surrendered and replaced to reflect birth sex, with no grace period and about $30 replacement cost. The law also requires restroom use to align with birth sex in government buildings and imposes penalties up to a $1,000 fine and possible misdemeanors for violations.
Apple says seven more U.S. states will offer iPhone Wallet IDs for driver’s licenses, joining 13 states and Puerto Rico that already support the feature. Setup is in Wallet under Add → Driver’s License/ID, with current supported states listed (Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia, Illinois) plus Puerto Rico; seven future states—Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, Arkansas, Virginia—have signed on but without timelines. Wallet IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports, though they aren’t used by law enforcement and a physical ID remains advisable. A Digital Passport option allows presenting a digital passport-based ID at participating TSA checkpoints for domestic travel only, not international travel. The feature requires iOS 26.1 / watchOS 26.1 or later.