Trump announced the execution by firing squad of the Fort Hood shooter will not be livestreamed, a decision seen as preventing public backlash ahead of midterm elections.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said Ukraine will resume strikes on Russian oil refineries after expressing anger over U.S. intelligence withdrawal and Starlink weakening.
South Korea's KOSPI index plummeted over 7.5 percent on October 15 amid U.S. inflation shocks and concerns over AI profitability.
World
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they targeted facilities belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco and Riyadh airport after loud blasts rattled the Saudi capital, with Houthi military spokesman stating an accurate hit on King Khalid International Airport.
The KOSPI plummeted by more than 7.5% on October 15, triggered by U.S. inflation shocks and growing concerns over AI profitability, though U.S. stock indexes rebounded near close.
Houthi rebels launched a missile attack on the Yemeni government's presidential palace, and the European Union postponed its summit with Gulf nations due to continued attacks targeting Saudi Arabia.
Business
Berkshire Hathaway announced an additional $330 million investment in Bending Spoons, sending the company's shares up 41.2%.
CoreWeave shares plunged 15.5% as its 2032 bond yields surged toward 15%, intensifying fears over its nearly $50 billion debt burden and costly AI infrastructure expansion.
Netflix will lay off about 1,000 people, or 6% of its global workforce, marking the company's biggest layoff round since 2022 as it struggles with customer engagement and growth.
Technology
Anthropic's $16.8 billion quarter has drawn attention amid reported IPO plans, while OpenAI faces a multistate lawsuit and both AI companies face federal FTC subpoenas over potential consumer protection violations.
Amazon launched new Bee personal AI devices that listen to conversations.
Apple unveiled HomeView, a $299 smart-home hub powered by its next-generation Siri AI.
Science
Stroke rates have nearly doubled among people ages 20 to 54 over nearly three decades, alarming researchers who warn the condition is becoming increasingly common in younger adults.
The FDA approved the first drug targeting Alexander disease, a rare neurological disorder, after decades of research showed promising results in clinical trials.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to uncover nearly 10,000 chemical reactions for transforming carbon dioxide into fuels and chemicals, revealing pathways that traditional models had missed.
Economy
US economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, compared with expectations for 90,000, while unemployment rose to 4.2%.
Brent crude prices climbed above $111 per barrel amid geopolitical tensions, and retail gasoline prices reached record levels exceeding $4.35 per gallon.
Markets are now firmly pricing in back-to-back Federal Reserve rate hikes for October and December 2026, signaling a more aggressive tightening path than previously anticipated.
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