Grand Canyon Flash Flood: At least 20 hikers and backpackers were reported missing after severe flash flooding hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area, with evacuations and public help requests still underway. Air Travel Shake-Up: United announced a major 2027 international expansion—10 new cities plus new Europe and Asia routes—while other carriers keep reshuffling networks. NYC Travel & Safety: New York-area beaches faced water-quality swimming advisories, and local transit disruptions continued amid storm warnings. Product Liability on Vacation: A family sued a badminton racket maker after a 6-year-old died when a racket shaft pierced her skull during a Maine vacation. US Open in New York: A rising Australian wildcard, Taylah Preston, grabbed a first US Open win in New York, setting up a second-round matchup. Lake Ontario Name Drama: “Lake America” is rolling out on Google Maps in the U.S., while Canada sticks with “Lake Ontario,” keeping travelers and businesses in a naming tug-of-war. Community Back-to-School: Zoo New York hosted a surprise giveaway for Watertown-area children, providing shoes, sweatshirts, and school supplies.