What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of the biggest stories as of Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (U.S. ET):
If you want any of these broken down further (timelines, key quotes, who’s impacted), tell me which ones to expand.
Citations (10)
- Trump highlights a big new defense project in Maryland, a blue state whose governor didn't attend
Backs: “Trump touts a $3.7 billion Anduril project to build submarine components at a Baltimore-area shipyard; Maryland’s governor did not attend the event.”
- Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance
Backs: “Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros., creating a Skydance-controlled Hollywood giant that now also includes CNN; analysts are watching how the shake-up will reshape news and streaming.”
- Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics
Backs: “Nobel Prize in Physics goes to a scientist whose work detecting “ghost” particles (neutrinos) in Antarctic ice opened new windows on the universe.”
- Ukraine fires nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for expected huge aerial attack
Backs: “Ukraine launches nearly 900 drones at Russia as Kyiv braces for a large aerial assault, according to Ukrainian officials.”
- Saudi Arabia says 2 airports were hit in renewed fighting with Houthis and other Mideast news
Backs: “Saudi Arabia reports two airports were struck amid renewed fighting with Yemen’s Houthi movement, highlighting the conflict’s regional spillover.”
- ABC and Trump's FCC battle in federal court over issues of free speech and jurisdiction
Backs: “ABC asks a federal judge to block the FCC’s early license review, arguing the Trump administration’s move is unconstitutional retaliation against its coverage.”
- Alito says Supreme Court can't stem emergency appeals and voices concern over Trump's rhetoric
Backs: “Justice Samuel Alito warns about the surge in emergency appeals at the Supreme Court and voices concern about political rhetoric surrounding the court.”
- Atlantic Tropical Weather Outlook
Backs: “A tropical system in the Gulf has formed and is forecast to strengthen—potentially into Hurricane Isaias—threatening parts of the northern Gulf Coast later this week.”
- Much of the world sees tragedy in Gaza. Many Israelis, scarred by Oct. 7, see only a threat
Backs: “7 anniversary, an AP report highlights how many Israelis—scarred by last year’s Hamas attacks—view Gaza primarily as a security threat.”
- Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school's handling of sex assault claims
Backs: “Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates to review how the school handles sexual misconduct complaints, amid outrage over a 2024 case.”