What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?

Here are 10 of the biggest news stories for Thursday, October 15, 2026 (US time):

•Russia launched one of its largest recent overnight barrages against Ukraine’s power grid, causing blackouts and casualties in Kyiv and Kharkiv and undercutting talk of an “energy ceasefire.”[1]

•Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck Saudi Aramco’s Dhahran headquarters; Saudi officials reported a “limited” fire. Oil prices ticked higher, with Brent around the mid-$100s.[2]

•US inflation accelerated: CPI rose 0.6% in September and 3.7% over 12 months, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.[3]

•Social Security announced a 3.6% COLA for benefits paid starting January 2027, affecting roughly 70+ million recipients.[4]

•On the campaign trail, President Trump held Western-state rallies and showcased the new Air Force One, defending acceptance of a Qatar-donated 747—a gift that has drawn security and ethics scrutiny.[5]

•A federal judge extended an order blocking the administration from banning several news outlets’ reporters from the White House.[6]

•Six people, including a child, were killed in a small-plane crash in Wisconsin after the pilot reported icing, authorities said.[7]

•Apple followed its October event by touting HomeView, a $299 smart-home hub/display that deepens its push into the living room.[8]

•Ukraine said sudden restrictions on Starlink hampered drone operations amid renewed Russian strikes; analysts debated links to US pressure to avoid hitting Russian refineries.[9]

•BlackRock reported strong Q3 results, including $205 billion in net inflows and record assets under management, beating estimates.[10]

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11-e8259.azureedge.netNews and media
‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine kills at least six, cuts power in Kyiv | News | Al Jazeera
Backs: “Russia launched one of its largest recent overnight barrages against Ukraine’s power grid, causing blackouts and casualties in Kyiv and Kharkiv and undercutting talk of an “energy ceasefire.””
2apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
Iran-backed Houthis strike Saudi oil company Aramco's headquarters, officials say
Backs: “Saudi officials reported a “limited” fire. Oil prices ticked higher, with Brent around the mid-$100s.”
3bls.govGovernment
Consumer Price Index News Release - 2026 M09 Results
Backs: “CPI rose 0.6% in September and 3.7% over 12 months, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics.”
4ssa.govGovernment
Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2027 | News | SSA
Backs: “Social Security announced a 3.6% COLA for benefits paid starting January 2027, affecting roughly 70+ million recipients.”
5apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
Trump parades new Air Force One, defends accepting the Qatari royal family's 747 gift
Backs: “On the campaign trail, President Trump held Western-state rallies and showcased the new Air Force One, defending acceptance of a Qatar-donated 747—a gift that has drawn security and ethics scrutiny.”
6apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
Judge extends order blocking Trump from banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters from White House
Backs: “A federal judge extended an order blocking the administration from banning several news outlets’ reporters from the White House.”
7apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
Pilot reported ice building up on the wings before Wisconsin crash that killed 6
Backs: “Six people, including a child, were killed in a small-plane crash in Wisconsin after the pilot reported icing, authorities said.”
8apple.comCompanies
Meet Apple HomeView, a new way to enjoy entertainment and manage the home - Apple (SG)
Backs: “Apple followed its October event by touting HomeView, a $299 smart-home hub/display that deepens its push into the living room.”
9apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
Ukrainian drones are forced to slow down by sudden restrictions on use of Starlink
Backs: “Ukraine said sudden restrictions on Starlink hampered drone operations amid renewed Russian strikes; analysts debated links to US pressure to avoid hitting Russian refineries.”
10blackrock.comCompanies
BlackRock Reports Third Quarter 2026 Diluted EPS | BlackRock
Backs: “BlackRock reported strong Q3 results, including $205 billion in net inflows and record assets under management, beating estimates.”