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Developing·Aug 31, 2026

Grand Canyon flash flood and multi-state river fatalities

Authorities confirm multiple fatalities tied to the Grand Canyon flood with about 15 hikers still unaccounted for, alongside recovered bodies in the Ohio River, Columbia River and Beaufort County wat…
Search teams identify one of the missing hikers as Dr. John Giusti, a Texas chiropractor and father of three, as rescue crews continue patrolling the canyon floor for survivors.

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Grand Canyon Floods Kill Two, Strands Hikers — 1dFlash flooding in Bright Angel Canyon near the Grand Canyon triggered aerial evacuations of about 50 people from the Phantom Ranch area, with Phantom Ranch and the North Kaibab Trail closed until further notice. The rain, totaling roughly a quarter to three-quarters of an inch in 30 minutes, caused continued heavy creek flows and led the Red Cross to open a shelter at Grand Canyon High School as authorities warned visitors to stay away from closed zones.

Elena Vasquez Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.

Grand Canyon floods: two dead, dozens missingWeather — 22hThe Grand Canyon flood disaster left about 15 hikers unaccounted for as rescue teams patrol the canyon floor, with officials confirming multiple fatalities while focusing on ongoing search efforts; among the missing is Dr. John Giusti, a Texas chiropractor and father of three, whose wife has publicly pleaded for prayers as authorities continue to locate those affected.

Three TT softball players injured in jet ski crashSports — 3dTexas Tech softball players were injured in a jet ski accident at Lake Ransom Canyon during a team event, with all injuries non-life-threatening and expected to recover. Officials from Texas Tech and local authorities confirmed the incident and ongoing investigations by Ransom Canyon Police Department, Ransom Canyon Fire Department, and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

TikTok Star Slapped with Charges Over Disrespectful Action She Filmed at the Grand CanyonOpinion — Nov 5, 2022This is really quite disrespectful. A TikTok social media influencer is facing criminal charges after a stunt in which she hit a golf ball into the Grand Canyon. The administrators of the Grand Canyon National Park…

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 7h

Ford Ranger, GMC Canyon 2026 Comparison Highlights DifferencesAuto — 1dAcross five new-car comparisons, manufacturers push distinct trim-led strategies and pricing tiers—evident in Ford Ranger's multi-engine lineup versus GMC Canyon's single powertrain—while luxury and EV crossovers like Lincoln Nautilus and Aviator, Subaru SOLTERRA, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 are evaluated against rivals using data-driven ratings. The coverage highlights value, efficiency, and features across model years 2026–2027, with ratings clustering in the mid- to high-range and Canadian pricing details noted where applicable.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Private Helicopter Service Expands Luxury Tours, Hires PilotsTravel — Jul 23, 2026Private Helicopter Tour Service, led by Dujaun Hayles, offers luxury Grand Canyon and Las Vegas Strip helicopter experiences with perks like complimentary champagne, a dinner voucher, exclusive vacation incentives, and discounts on future flights. The tours promise panoramic canyon views and sparkling Las Vegas scenery, delivering a premium, memory-making experience.

Beaver Canyon SR-153 Closure; DOT Priorities I-15Weather — Jul 21, 2026State Route 153 through Beaver Canyon is closed indefinitely after flash floods and debris flows destroyed multiple road sections, with the worst damage between mileposts 7.5 and 10.5 and about half of the roadway near milepost 14 washed into the river. UDOT is assessing the damage from air and ground and developing a repair plan, warning that neither side of the mountain is safe and that further storms could worsen conditions due to the Cottonwood Fire burn scar.

92-Year-Old Man Breaks Grand Canyon RecordReporting — Jan 9, 2024Alfredo Aliaga is now the oldest man to hike the Grand Canyon’s 24-mile rim-to-rim trek. According to USA Today , he broke the rim-to-rim record on Jan. 2. Anabel Aliaga-Buchenaum, Aliaga’s daughter, stated, “We both…

Bodies Recovered Across Rivers, Several MissingWeather — 3dA string of river-related fatalities and missing persons were reported across the West to the Southeast, including a Grand Canyon flood death with 15 others unaccounted for, plus recovered bodies in the Ohio River, the Columbia River, and Beaufort County waterways as investigators work to determine causes and connections. Authorities emphasize that the incidents are not believed to be connected while continuing to identify victims and gather details.

On X · @WWEWWE Highlights Solo Sikoa Laid Out Amid Backstage Chaos on RawThe @WWE post shares a video clip with the text “SOLO IS DOWN 😨 The CHAOS backstage CONTINUES!!”, showing a dramatic backstage segment from Monday Night Raw in which Solo Sikoa is attacked/laid out, apparently involving blood and continuing an ongoing multi-person storyline melee. It is trending because it captures a live, high-drama WWE storyline beat during Raw, driving immediate fan discussion, speculation about faction war games or multi-man matches, and especially widespread complaints about the video’s heavy pixelation/blurring of (fake) blood.997 likes · 3m

Mount Yonah climber rescued after 42-minute drone-led missionSports — 4dIn Georgia, a climber on Mount Yonah was rescued after calling 911; a drone located him about 260 feet up and firefighter Will Roper rappelled to secure him, with the 42-minute operation widely reported. In Colorado, Ouray Rescue teams freed a via ferrata climber who was stranded about 50 feet above the canyon floor after a fall, using a mechanical advantage system to lower them safely.

Massachusetts Anglers Land Believed East Coast Largest Marlin — Aug 21, 2026Massachusetts anglers aboard the Castafari, captained by Damon Sacco, hauled in a 1,260-pound Atlantic blue marlin off Atlantis Canyon near Cape Cod, likely the heaviest ever caught on the U.S. East Coast and a potential Massachusetts state record. Expert estimates suggest the fish could be 25 to 30 years old and near the current world record, highlighting the rarity and conservation interest surrounding such mega-trophies.

VS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

Colorado River at Record Lows: 10-Year Plan — Aug 15, 2026Lake Powell has fallen to a record low just shy of the Glen Canyon Dam’s hydropower threshold, signaling a looming crisis for electricity and water in the drought-stricken West, while Lake Mead has reached its own record-low level, imperiling hydroelectric power and water supply for millions. Together, the two reservoirs, which store about 60% of the Colorado River’s water, reflect decades of drought intensifying with climate change and overuse, threatening energy generation and regional livelihoods across seven states.

Trump Ed Department Rescinds ‘Largest’ Fine Ever Levied Against Christian School — May 19, 2025The Department of Education (ED) on Friday rescinded a $37.7 million fine applied to Grand Canyon University (GCU) under the Biden administration. The fine was the largest ever proposed against a university and sparked…

Mystery ‘Pyramid’ on Mars Sparks Debate Over Alien Origins — Mar 18, 2026A strange formation spotted deep within a massive Martian canyon is once again fueling debate over whether something more than geology is at work on the Red Planet. According to the New York Post , footage circulating…

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 8h

Nation’s Largest Christian University Claims It Is Being ‘Unjustly’ Targeted by the Federal GovernmentReporting — Oct 25, 2023Arizona’s Grand Canyon University is locked in battle with the federal government, and the college says it is being “unjustly” targeted. In a statement on its website , the college, which says it has 25,800 students on…

QuizPlan the date and the AI predicts how it endsBuild the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.3 min · today's quiz

Rancher Furious with Biden’s New Monument, Shares How It’ll Hurt His Ranch: ‘Shoving It Down Our Throats’Opinion — Aug 10, 2023The Biden administration’s designation of over a million acres of land near the Grand Canyon as a national monument comes at a serious cost, according to a Utah rancher. The new Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni — Ancestral…

‘Literally’: Biden Mocked for Labeling National Park ‘One of the Earth’s Nine Wonders’Reporting — Aug 9, 2023President Joe Biden was mocked after he stated the Grand Canyon was “one of the Earth’s nine wonders” found in the world. While giving a speech at Red Butte Airfield in Arizona, Biden incorrectly described the Grand…

Kari Lake Replaces Pence as Keynote Speaker at Georgia GOP ConventionReporting — Jun 1, 2023Arizona Republican Kari Lake will replace former Vice President Mike Pence as the keynote speaker at the Georgia Republican convention next month in Columbus. Lake narrowly lost her bid to be the Grand Canyon State’s…

Kari Lake’s Opponent Can’t Even Handle a ‘Good Morning America’ Appearance, Starts Stammering After Second QuestionOpinion — Oct 25, 2022It takes a certain kind of Democrat to make questions from ABC’s “Good Morning America” look tough — and unfortunately for Arizona, Katie Hobbs is one of them. The Grand Canyon State’s current secretary of state, and…

On X · @TEN_offclK-pop Artist TEN Drops MV Sketch Teasers for Upcoming Single ‘OUTWEST’The post from @TEN_offcl shares photo sketches/teasers for the music video of his single “OUTWEST,” set for release on September 4, 2026, at 1PM KST / 12AM ET, along with related hashtags. It includes multiple artistic images (appearing stylish/edgy, with some fans noting a shirtless or bold look). It is trending due to strong engagement from TEN’s fanbase (NCT/WayV soloist), with thousands of likes/reposts, quotes, and replies shortly after posting, as fans eagerly await new music and visuals.1,013 likes · 4m

Video: Rescue Team Airlifts 17 Kids and 2 Adults Stranded in Expert-Level Canyon for 30 HoursReporting — Jun 15, 2022One hiking group made up of two adults and 17 kids, ages 11 to 12, got far more adventure than they bargained for after embarking on a hike far beyond their skill level. The unnamed youth group was camping in Utah when…

Woman in 'Serious Danger' After Slipping on Ice and Getting Stranded on Canyon Cliff While HikingReporting — Jun 6, 2022As the sun shines and the snow melts, many outdoorsy people feel the mountains calling, and they must go. Some go more prepared than others, but even the most veteran, nature-loving adventurers can run into problems as…

AZ Gov. Candidate Kari Lake Sues to Ban Electronic Voting Machine TabulatorsOpinion — Apr 25, 2022Two candidates in Arizona are looking to the future after the troubled 2020 election, with a lawsuit looking to ban the use of machines to count votes in the Grand Canyon State. Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari…

De Blasio to Plan Ticker Tape Parade for Healthcare Workers Post-PandemicReporting — Apr 21, 2020New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) is announcing a ticker-tape parade that will take place once the pandemic is over. The parade, which will go down the Canyon of Heroes, will be held in honor of healthcare…