✈️ REAL ID Deadline Is Coming – Are You Ready ?

🛑 Don’t Miss Your Flight: REAL ID Required by May 7, 2025

Author

Rosanne Santos
April 01, 2025

Heads up everyone living in the USA ! Starting May 7, 2025, you’ll need a REAL ID or another federally approved form of identification, like a U.S. passport, to:

✅ Board domestic flights
✅ Enter secure federal facilities (military bases, federal buildings, etc.)

What’s a REAL ID?
A REAL ID is a state-issued driver’s license or ID that meets enhanced federal security standards. You’ll recognize it by the gold star in the upper right-hand corner.

Already Have a Passport?
If you have a valid U.S. passport, you’re good to go!
✅ A REAL ID is not required.
BUT—you must remember to bring your passport for all domestic and international flights if you don’t get a REAL ID.

What You’ll Need to Bring for a REAL ID:

📄 Proof of Identity:

  • Certified U.S. birth certificate OR

  • Valid U.S. passport OR

  • Naturalization/citizenship certificate

🔢 Proof of Social Security Number:

  • Social Security card, W-2, or pay stub with full SSN

🏠 Two Proofs of Residency:

  • Utility bill, lease, mortgage, or bank statement

  • Must include your current address

📝 Legal Name Change Documents (if applicable):

  • Marriage certificate(s)

  • Court-ordered name changes

💡 All documents must be original or certified copies. Photocopies aren’t accepted.

How to Get It:

  1. Gather your documents

  2. Visit your state’s DMV or REAL ID center

  3. Pay the one-time fee (approx. $30)

  4. Receive your REAL ID in person or by mail, depending on your state

🕒 Avoid the last-minute rush.
REAL ID centers may get backed up as the deadline approaches. Start now and fly with peace of mind.

📆 Deadline: May 7, 2025
🌐 More info: www.dhs.gov/real-id

Safe travels,
Rosanne Santos

Here's a summary of notable events from April 1, 2025:

Economic and Financial News

  • U.S. Stock Market: The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended flat, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged up as investors await President Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs. Tesla shares rose ahead of delivery numbers. ​MarketWatch

  • OpenAI Funding: OpenAI completed a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, valuing the company at $300 billion. ​Investopedia

Science and Technology

  • Space Exploration: The Fram2 mission launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, becoming the first crewed spaceflight to enter a polar retrograde orbit, flying over Earth's poles. ​Wikipedia+1Reuters+1

Sports

  • Baseball: Pete Alonso of the New York Mets hit a grand slam, contributing to their significant win against the Miami Marlins. ​New York Post

April Fools' Day Highlights

  • Food Deals and Freebies: Several food brands offered genuine deals and freebies. Dunkin' gave away a million free coffees to members using the promo code "ThisIsNotAJoke," and Burger King's Royal Perks members received free onion rings with a purchase of $1 or more. ​New York Post

For a more detailed unbiased overview of today's top U.S. and world headlines, you can watch the following news summary:

Also In The News Today …….

President Donald Trump, who has often joked about seeking a third term, made his strongest and most serious remarks on the idea over the weekend –- a move that constitutional scholars told ABC News is virtually impossible, with one stating, "there is no constitutional basis" for such a proposal.

Armed gunmen broke into former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman's home with his family inside at the time, according to video he shared on social media from his residential security cameras.

Over 212,000 pounds of liquid egg products are being recalled due to the potential presence of cleaning solution.

Alex Anguish and her sister Bailey Hayes have gone viral for their clever bedtime hack, turning it into an exclusive VIP experience that has their kids instantly hooked.

Hundreds of thousands are without power across the Midwest after deadly storms swept through the region,killing five people-- two in Indiana and three in Michigan -- while the severe weather now moves toward the East Coast and the South.

GMA TODAY

This World War II love story should be a movie

Bill Coyle and Helen Richardson wrote over 200 letters back and forth after they went on a blind date. Now, their grandson is reading each one on TikTok, and it will melt your heart.

CLICK HERE TO HEAR LOVE STORY !!

15-year-old helps save stepdad with CPR he learned in school: 'He was heroic'

A 15-year-old is being hailed a hero for performing CPR and helping to save his stepfather.

www.goodmorningamerica.com/family/story/15-year-helps-save-stepdad-cpr-learned-school-120376929


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- Marvin Gaye

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