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world25 days ago

Passport Power, Cannabis Maps, and Global Fertility Trends in 2026

Singapore leads the 2026 passport ranking with visa-free access to 192 destinations, followed by Japan, South Korea, and the UAE at 187; the weakest passports access fewer than 50 destinations. The U.S. remains nearly split on recreational cannabis, with 24 states and D.C. legalizing it and 26 states prohibiting it. Globally, 71% of people live in countries with fertility rates below replacement, driven by high rates in Sub-Saharan Africa and a long decline in China, signaling future population growth concentrating in a few regions.

via Visual Capitalist|
#fertility-rate#global-mobility#marijuana-legalization
Meyer Takes a Jab at Trump’s Vanity Passport
politics28 days ago

Meyer Takes a Jab at Trump’s Vanity Passport

Seth Meyers mocks Donald Trump’s limited-edition passport design featuring the former president’s image and gold signature, arguing that Americans won’t want a passport with a scowling Trump on it. The piece notes the State Department’s plan to release a commemorative passport for America’s 250th birthday, available to new applicants at the Washington, D.C. Passport Agency with no extra fee, and cites Meyers’ broader critique of Trump’s self-branding and pageantry.

via The Daily Beast|
#250th-anniversary#donald-j-trump#passport
The Ankler moves to Passport for tighter audience control
business29 days ago

The Ankler moves to Passport for tighter audience control

The Ankler, a Hollywood-focused media startup led by Janice Min and Richard Rushfield, is migrating its publishing from Substack to Passport—a new subscription platform created by Ben Thompson and built with Automattic. Passport will give The Ankler more ownership of its audience and data, enabling personalized marketing and bundled subscriptions (including podcasts and events) while the outlet continues to publish on an owned site backed by Passport. Substack will still host a weekly newsletter and Rushfield’s live video product. The move exemplifies publishers shifting toward durable, customizable business models; The Ankler remains profitable with tens of thousands of paid subscribers and did not disclose new funding.

via Axios|
#automattic#ben-thompson#business
Caitlyn Jenner Seeks Trump’s Help Over Passport Gender Marker
celebrity1 month ago

Caitlyn Jenner Seeks Trump’s Help Over Passport Gender Marker

Caitlyn Jenner says an executive order directing the use of sex assigned at birth on official documents left her passport gender marker stuck at M after renewal, preventing international travel; she updated her birth certificate to reflect female but the passport still lists M. She mailed a letter to Trump at Mar-a-Lago seeking help but hasn’t heard back, though she says she still supports him.

via BuzzFeed|
#caitlyn-jenner#celebrity#gender-marker
IShowSpeed Granted Ghanaian Passport After Africa Tour
world4 months ago

IShowSpeed Granted Ghanaian Passport After Africa Tour

US YouTube star Darren Watkins Jr., known as IShowSpeed, is set to receive a Ghanaian passport after his 20-country Africa tour, with Ghana’s foreign minister citing irrefutable ties to the country including his Ghanaian mother and his claim of feeling 'back home' there. The tour spotlighted African cultures and included ceremonies; Ghana has pursued diaspora citizenship, though some Ghanaians criticized the move as devaluing the passport.

via BBC|
#africa-tour#ghana#ishowspeed
Apple Launches Digital ID for Easier Airport Security and Travel
technology6 months ago

Apple Launches Digital ID for Easier Airport Security and Travel

Apple is launching Digital IDs stored in Apple Wallet, allowing users to present their ID at TSA checkpoints in over 250 US airports using their iPhone or Apple Watch, primarily for domestic travel. The feature, which requires scanning a physical passport and facial verification, is encrypted and not a replacement for physical passports or international travel. It is initially rolling out in select airports, with future plans to expand to other businesses and organizations.

via The Verge|
#apple#digital-id#passport
Apple Launches Digital ID and Passport Features in Wallet App for Easier Travel
technology6 months ago

Apple Launches Digital ID and Passport Features in Wallet App for Easier Travel

Apple announced that iPhone users can now create a Digital ID in the Wallet app using their U.S. passport, which can be used for TSA checkpoints at over 250 airports in the U.S. during domestic travel. The feature requires specific device models and security measures, and is currently in public beta, with future plans to expand its use for in-store and online identity verification.

via MacRumors|
#apple#digital-id#iphone
US Passport Power Declines, Dropping from Top 10 for the First Time in 20 Years
world7 months ago

US Passport Power Declines, Dropping from Top 10 for the First Time in 20 Years

The U.S. passport has fallen from the top 10 most powerful passports for the first time in 20 years, reflecting a decline in global mobility and soft power, partly due to stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration. Singapore now holds the top spot, with the U.S. ranking 10th, with visa-free access to 180 destinations. The decline is linked to policies such as visa restrictions and reciprocity issues with other countries.

via Axios|
#global-mobility#henley-passport-index#passport