Flash Flood at Grand Canyon Leaves One Dead, 15 Missing
A flash-flood emergency is ongoing in Grand Canyon National Park, where one person has died and approximately 15 others remain missing or unaccounted for after torrential water swept through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon. The National Park Service said the flooding destroyed nearly all footbridges across Bright Angel Creek and cut off hikers' access, forcing dozens of evacuations.
Park officials have closed popular sites including the Bright Angel Campground, the North Kaibab Trail and Phantom Ranch, and warned that more flash floods could occur as weather officials in Arizona monitor conditions. The body of a 46-year-old man has been recovered, but searches continue and the outcome of the emergency remains unsettled.
Google Maps Displays 'Lake America' for U.S. Users
Google has begun rolling out a change that displays Lake Ontario as "Lake America" for users in the United States, while Canadian users continue to see "Lake Ontario," following an executive order by President Trump renaming the lake. The change mirrors Google's earlier relabeling of the Gulf of Mexico.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a giant billboard on Canada's shoreline reading "Lake Ontario — Now and Always," underscoring Canadian rejection of the U.S. renaming.
Far-Right Commentator Milo Yiannopoulos Deported to Britain
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from the United States to the United Kingdom, one day after being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE said he was an "illegal alien" who had overstayed his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
Tom Homan, the White House "border czar," denied that the rapid deportation amounted to preferential treatment. Yiannopoulos, 41, was a vocal supporter of President Trump's immigration crackdown and mass deportation policies before his own removal.
U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces struck two Iranian launchers on Iran's Larak Island, the first known American strikes on Iran since late July, after observing Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces preparing to deploy sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, a U.S. official said. Iran said the attack killed some civilians.
Iran responded by targeting U.S. bases in Jordan, marking the first exchange of fire between the two countries in about a month.
NFL Star Aaron Donald Ends Retirement to Rejoin Rams
Aaron Donald, one of the most decorated defensive players in NFL history, has come out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams. The 35‑year‑old defensive tackle, a 10‑time Pro Bowler, is expected to bolster a team already considered a Super Bowl favorite.
The widely anticipated move was reported Sunday, with the Daily Mail reporting that he agreed to a $20 million deal.
Pastor Named After Fatal Sign Fall at Christian Festival
A 41-year-old man killed when a large wooden sign fell at a Christian festival in West Sussex on Friday has been named as Robert Guanco, a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church in Eastbourne, East Sussex. His church paid tribute to him as a "loving husband" and "devoted and caring father" who had touched many lives.
Iceland Votes Against Resuming EU Membership Talks
Icelandic voters have rejected a government proposal to resume European Union membership talks, with public broadcaster RUV reporting that 52.8% voted against the measure. The referendum, held Saturday, leaves the Nordic nation outside the stalled accession process.
UK Prison Early-Release U-Turn Sparks Overcrowding Warnings
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reversed course on an early-release scheme designed to ease prison overcrowding, announcing that anyone convicted of unlawful killing or manslaughter will be excluded. The change means the killers of PC Andrew Harper will remain in jail.
Burnham said "hundreds" of people will remain in prison as a result, but critics warned that overcrowded facilities are now "one major event away from disaster" with prison spaces "too close to the bone."
Trump Demands FCC Punish NBC Host Kristen Welker
President Trump called for the Federal Communications Commission to impose "rebuke or punishment" on NBC "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker after she described the success record of candidates he had endorsed as "mixed."
FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, a Democrat, rejected the demand, writing on X that the commission "has no authority to punish journalists this administration doesn't like."