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Wall Street’s main indices have closed higher, with the Nasdaq leading gains as a steep rally in semiconductor shares helped shift the focus away from the latest Middle ‌East hostilities and tariff battles while investors looked ahead to major technology earnings reports.

At least 7,000 flights were disrupted Tuesday as severe thunderstorms swept across the East Coast, snarling air travel at some of the nation’s busiest airports.

More than 2,000 flights within, into or out of the United States were canceled, while over 5,000 others were delayed, according to FlightAware.

The storms prompted flood warnings and tornado watches across parts of the Northeast on Tuesday. Weather and emergency officials indicated at least two tornadoes were spotted — one in northeast Pennsylvania and another in northern New Jersey, according to Fox Weather. 

Airports in the New York City area, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., experienced some of the most significant disruptions.

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Delta Air Lines passengers wait to retrieve luggage after flight cancellations at La Guardia Airport July 18, 2026.  (Erik McGregor/LightRocket / Getty Images)

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued ground stops for at least eight U.S. airports due to the thunderstorms, including: 

• Maryland – Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)
• Massachusetts – Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
• New Jersey – Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
• New Jersey – Teterboro Airport (TEB)
• New York – LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
• New York – Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains
• Pennsylvania – Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
• Virginia – Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
• Virginia – Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Canada’s Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) also received a ground stop.

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A passenger plane is stationed at a gate during severe weather at LaGuardia Airport in New York Feb. 22, 2026.  (Charly Triballeau/AFP / Getty Images)

While John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) was not under a ground stop as of Tuesday afternoon, it was experiencing an average ground delay of about four hours due to the severe weather, according to FlightAware. 

In the New York City metropolitan area alone, nearly 600 departing flights had been canceled and more than 500 others delayed, the outlet reported.

Figures are expected to rise as the storms continue to move through the region.

People walk through the rain along 5th Avenue in Manhattan on June 22, 2026, in New York City.  (Spencer Platt / Getty Images)

Several U.S. airlines issued travel advisories and flexible rebooking options for affected passengers.

“Repeated rounds of severe weather across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic have significantly disrupted travel plans for many of our customers. Our teams are working around the clock to help affected customers reach their destinations,” JetBlue said. 

The airline said customers whose flights were affected may rebook travel through Sunday or request a refund to their original form of payment. 

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United Airlines said it is waiving trip change fees for eligible customers who rebook flights departing by Thursday.

“You can reschedule your trip, and we’ll waive change fees and fare differences. But your new flight must be a United flight departing between July 20, 2026, and July 23, 2026,” the airline said. “Tickets must be in the same cabin and between the same cities as originally booked.”

American Airlines said it will notify affected customers by email or through its mobile app. Eligible travelers must rebook by Wednesday, with new travel scheduled by Friday. 

K-pop powerhouse HYBE unveiled the name of its newest girl group, TUIDE, on Monday, sparking a wave of anticipation ahead of the septet’s planned debut later this year. Here are 10 things to know about the group as fans gear up for their arrival.

1. The group’s name comes from a specific phrase

TUIDE’s name is a creative play on the phrase “tune the tide,” reflecting the group’s stated ambition to absorb the world’s many changing cultural and musical currents and tune them into new forms of enjoyment, according to an official press release from the group’s label. The imagery is meant to evoke the ocean, symbolizing TUIDE’s goal of creating a new wave within K-pop.

2. TUIDE has seven members

The group consists of seven members: Seohee, Seoyeon, Elena, Jia, Saki, Seah and Yi Hani, according to HYBE’s official announcement. The members are set to showcase distinct individual personalities while working together to create a harmonious group sound and performance style.

3. One member has a notable family connection to another K-pop group

Among TUIDE’s members is Seoyeon, the younger sister of Jihyo, the leader of the established K-pop girl group Twice, according to the Korea Herald. Seoyeon was among three members who first appeared in an earlier teaser video released in May, introducing the label behind TUIDE’s creation.

4. TUIDE will be the first group under a brand-new HYBE label

TUIDE will debut under ABD, a newly established HYBE label focused exclusively on developing girl groups. ABD, whose name stands for “A Bold Dream,” officially launched in May with a stated mission of pursuing the intrinsic joy of music while exploring new creative possibilities within K-pop, according to a statement from HYBE at the time.

5. A veteran producer is leading the group’s creative direction

TUIDE’s overall production, including its music, concepts and performances, is being led by Han Sung-soo, the founder of Pledis Entertainment. Han has a lengthy track record of shaping successful K-pop acts, having previously produced girl group After School as well as boy bands Seventeen and TWS. Han was named one of Billboard’s Indie Power Players in May, according to the Korea Herald.

6. ABD is led by a former Pledis Entertainment executive

The ABD label itself is headed by Jiwon No, who previously served as Head of Artist Planning at Pledis Entertainment, according to Music Business Worldwide. No oversees the label’s overall management and strategic direction as TUIDE prepares for its debut.

7. The group’s name and logo were revealed through a stylized teaser

ABD launched TUIDE’s official social media channels at midnight KST on July 20, unveiling the group’s name alongside a logo motion video. According to allkpop, the visual featured different colors blending seamlessly into vibrant new hues before the group’s name and logo appeared, symbolizing the members’ individual talents merging into a unified identity.

8. TUIDE is taking an unconventional approach to pre-debut marketing

As part of a distinctive promotional strategy, TUIDE’s official Instagram account turned private starting July 21 for an unspecified period, a deliberate marketing choice intended to build anticipation and create an interactive storytelling experience for fans ahead of the group’s full debut, according to the Korea Daily.

9. Fans can attend an exclusive pre-debut event in Seoul

TUIDE is scheduled to hold an exclusive pre-debut experience called “TUIDE Exclusive Preview [Playground]” in Seoul from August 1 to 2, according to Forbes, giving fans an early opportunity to engage with the group ahead of its official music debut later in the year.

10. TUIDE joins an expanding roster of HYBE girl groups

With TUIDE’s upcoming debut, HYBE continues to grow its lineup of girl groups across its various sub-labels, joining acts including Le Sserafim under Source Music, NewJeans under Ador, Illit under Belift Lab and Katseye under HYBE Labels, according to the Korea Times. TUIDE’s launch also comes as HYBE expands its search for girl-group talent internationally, having opened nationwide auditions in India through HYBE India earlier this year, alongside a second global girl-group project launched in Japan through its joint venture with Universal Music Group’s Geffen Records.

With TUIDE’s name, logo and member lineup now confirmed, fans can expect additional promotional content to roll out in the coming weeks, culminating in the group’s official debut sometime in the second half of 2026. Given Han Sung-soo’s track record producing multiple successful HYBE acts and the broader company’s continued global expansion strategy, TUIDE is positioned as one of the more closely watched rookie debuts in K-pop this year, with additional details about the group’s music and concept expected to emerge as its debut date approaches.