The U.S. saw stunningly strong growth in jobs last month. Here’s what to know U.S. employers added more than a quarter million jobs in September, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%. Here’s what to know about the data. Read more on NPR

In swing-state Wisconsin, new districts threaten the GOP hold on the Legislature Wisconsin has long been a presidential swing state, but thanks to new maps, it’s now also a potential swing state for the legislature for the first time in 15 years. Read more on NPR

Harris is meeting with a group of Arab Americans in Michigan today Arab Americans have been frustrated with the Biden administration’s response to the ongoing war in Gaza and the expanding conflict into Lebanon. Read more on NPR

Satellite images show dozens of Iranian missiles struck near Israeli Air Base Around 30 missiles appear to have landed around Nevatim Air Base in Southern Israel, although damage was limited. Read more on NPR

‘New American voters have the power to sway the outcome’ in Pennsylvania and beyond With one in 10 potential voters being a naturalized citizen, the group has enormous political power, especially in key swing states like Pennsylvania, where nearly 80% of those Americans plan to vote. Read more on NPR

I went on a real life treasure hunt. This is what I discovered A golden trophy and pot of prize money worth more than $100,000 was hidden in a forest recently. So of course I joined in the hunt. Read more on NPR

ARIZONA SCHOOLS AT STAKE The November election in Arizona could determine whether a rapidly expanding school voucher program is reined in by the Legislature. That’s the goal Democrats have — if they can get a majority. Read more on NPR

Dockworkers suspend strike. And, Tyre Nichols’ family applauds trial verdict Dockworkers suspended their strike yesterday, avoiding an “economic crisis,” but a sticking point remains in negotiations. And, Tyre Nichols trial verdict brings hope for police brutality cases. Read more on NPR

A dad and his 2 teenage sons loved heavy metal so much they started a band: Narbona In 2015 Stewart Billie moved his family from the city back to tribal land in the Navajo Nation. Billie’s sons found the lack of noise unnerving until their dad replaced the quiet with heavy metal. Read more on…

At 110 years old, an Alabama woman credits one thing for her long life: faith Lillie Cunningham recently celebrated her 110th birthday. She has lived through two pandemics and two world wars and is looking forward to voting in November’s presidential election. Read more on NPR