US & UK ban carry-on electronics, citing unspecified terrorist concerns

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In the space of 24 hours, the US and UK issued directives barring passengers from taking personal electronic devices larger than a smartphone in their carry-on bags onboard certain flights. The new rules raised many unanswered questions about why they were implemented this week, what prompted...

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