Severe thunderstorms on July 23, 2026, led to over 7,000 flight cancellations and delays across eastern US airports. FAA ground stops impacted multiple major hubs including NYC, Boston, and Washington, D.C.
Tulsa City Council approved placing a hotel tax increase on the November 2026 ballot, raising it from 5% to 9.9% for tourists. The revenue will fund improvements at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center.
Severe thunderstorms on July 24, 2026 disrupted more than 7,000 flights across major airports in the eastern US. Over 2,000 flights were canceled and more than 5,000 delayed due to storm-related FAA ground stops.