What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 of the biggest stories as of today (Thursday, October 29, 2026, U.S. Eastern):
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- The bond market swings, but US stocks remain steady after the Fed says it won't raise interest rates
Backs: “Fed holds rates steady; bonds swung while stocks ticked up, and Chair Kevin Warsh signaled patience after a split vote.”
evidence, article. Claim: Fed held rates steady; bonds swung while stocks ticked up, and Chair Warsh signaled patience after a split vote.
- Takeaways from Israel's inconclusive election
Backs: “Netanyahu and rivals begin coalition maneuvering as final counts trickle in.”
evidence, article. Claim: Israel's election remains inconclusive after record turnout; Netanyahu and rivals begin coalition maneuvering.
- A ceasefire in a Ukrainian city is holding, officials say, as Moscow and Kyiv await US-led talks
Backs: “A localized ceasefire around a Russia‑occupied southern city held through its first day as Moscow and Kyiv await U.S.‑brokered talks.”
evidence, article. Claim: A localized ceasefire around a Russia-occupied southern Ukrainian city held through its first day as Moscow and Kyiv await US-brokered talks.
- Judge denies federal request to segregate California ballots, says it would 'wreak havoc' on voting
Backs: “A federal judge rejected a Trump administration bid to segregate thousands of California ballots, warning it would “wreak havoc” on voting.”
evidence, article. Claim: A federal judge rejected a Trump administration bid to segregate thousands of California ballots, warning it would 'wreak havoc'.
- Conservative activists O'Keefe, Higby charged with unlawful voting in Minnesota
Backs: “Conservative activists James O’Keefe and Cam Higby were charged with unlawful voting and identity theft tied to the state’s primary.”
evidence, article. Claim: James O'Keefe and Cam Higby were charged with unlawful voting and identity theft tied to Minnesota's primary.
- Release Schedule | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Backs: “The BEA releases the advance estimate of Q3 2026 GDP at 8:30 a.m. ET; economists expect a solid print.”
evidence, data page. Claim: BEA releases the advance estimate of Q3 2026 GDP at 8:30 a.m. ET.
- Budget 2026 (HTML) - GOV.UK
Backs: “The government set out fiscal plans including AI/NHS productivity work and policy tweaks taking effect Oct. 29; additional support for Ukraine flagged.”
evidence, official document. Claim: UK government set out Budget 2026 fiscal plans including AI/NHS productivity work, policy changes effective Oct. 29, and Ukraine support.
- King tides flood US coastal communities, in photos
Backs: ““King tides” are flooding U.S. coastal communities, with nuisance flooding photos and reports emerging from multiple states.”
evidence, article. Claim: King tides are flooding U.S. coastal communities, with nuisance flooding reports from multiple states.
- Trading Day: Fed pauses, Big Tech reports By Reuters
Backs: “Markets digest the Fed while Big Tech earnings roll in; oil and key global yields climbed in the latest session recap.”
evidence, article. Claim: Markets digest the Fed while Big Tech earnings roll in; oil and global yields climbed.
- Licensable video: Russian nuclear submarine launches Bulava missile toward Arctic test range
Backs: “Russia test‑fires a Bulava submarine‑launched ICBM, releasing footage of the launch toward an Arctic test range.”
evidence, social or video. Claim: Russia test-fired a Bulava submarine-launched ICBM toward an Arctic test range, with footage released.