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Australia has set the National Planning Level at 295,000 for international students in 2027, maintaining last year's cap. Visa applications have declined sharply amid higher fees and stricter processing.

Thunderstorms in Houston on July 13, 2026, triggered ground stops at George Bush Intercontinental and Hobby Airports, causing delays up to 49 minutes. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport leads the nation in flight disruptions with 132 delayed or canceled flights.

American Airlines stopped all flights at its Atlanta hub on July 13 after the FAA imposed a ground stop due to severe thunderstorms. Most flights worldwide for the carrier were canceled.