New York City Marathon is scheduled for November 5th. Expect tight security with snipers and weapons teams, and police road blocks around venues.

Airlines are now required to implement enhanced security screening measures for US-bound flights from foreign countries. The enhanced screenings apply to approximately 280 airports in 105 countries. New measures include more detailed searches of passengers and luggage luggage, questionnaires, and interviews. The strict procedures will extend to unauthorized agricultural or …

An outbreak of pneumonic plague continues in Madagascar with 75 deaths so far. Spread by coughing, pneumonic plaque is 100% fatal if untreated. Visitors should take precautions and be vigilant for symptoms.