What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of the biggest news stories as of Thursday, October 1, 2026 (U.S. Eastern time):
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- Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speech
Backs: “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unveils a new drone command and plans to cut about 20% of generals/admirals in a “State of the Force” address.”
- Data center bill falls short in Senate as lawmakers take final votes before the midterms
Backs: “A measure meant to address data centers’ impact on energy costs fails to advance before lawmakers leave Washington ahead of the midterms.”
- Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
Backs: “Senators from both parties announce an agreement aimed at speeding approvals for energy and infrastructure projects facing yearslong reviews.”
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs laws to protect workers from AI risks
Backs: “Gavin Newsom signs laws intended to protect workers from risks posed by AI, capping a busy final bill-signing window.”
- Asian shares mostly rise amid market optimism about AI, despite Iran worries
Backs: “Asian stocks mostly rise while U.S. indexes closed mixed Wednesday; bond yields remain elevated, keeping pressure on equities.”
- Fried, Bellinger and García lead Yankees over Red Sox 9-2 for 2-game Wild Card Series sweep
Backs: “The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9–2 to sweep their two‑game Wild Card Series and advance.”
- News | News | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Backs: “Tehran receives the latest U.S. response to a peace proposal amid mounting pressure to end the conflict.”
- Newsom vetoes measure that would have penalized the use of smart glasses to secretly record people
Backs: “Newsom vetoes a California bill that would have penalized secretly recording people with smart glasses, citing concerns with the measure.”