Flight cancellations and grounded flights occurred at multiple U.S. airports today. Severe weather and staff absences were the primary causes of these disruptions.
Severe thunderstorms on August 8, 2026, led to 930 flight cancellations across Newark Liberty, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. The FAA imposed ground stops with airlines issuing waivers allowing fee-free rebooking through early August deadlines.
By 2027, five major visa programs will operate under markedly different rules affecting applications and eligibility. Changes include a wage-based lottery for H-1B visas and new ETIAS requirements for entry to Europe.