A 16-year-old gunman killed three children and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, on October 15, 2026. Reports suggest his mother had purchased the shotgun and allegedly gifted it to him for his birthday. A parent intervened and fatally shot the attacker. Authorities are investigating the motive, firearm access and school security procedures.
US annual inflation rose to 3.7% in September 2026 from 3.4% in August, driven largely by surging gasoline and energy prices. Gasoline prices increased 34.2% year-on-year, while overall energy costs climbed 20.4%. Food inflation remained at 2.5%, and core inflation stood at 2.6%. The figures have intensified attention on cost-of-living pressures ahead of the November midterm elections.
The United States has imposed a permanent 10% tariff on imports from India under its new "forced labour" trade policy, replacing the temporary tariffs that expired on July 24. India avoided a higher 12.5% tariff after introducing measures to prohibit imports made using forced labour.