Happy Monday. It’s a busy one, with the Supreme Court back in session, a jobs report that has economists squinting, and a few stories that sound like movie plots but aren’t. Here’s what’s worth your time today.

The Top 10

1. New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate? (Al Jazeera) A third carrier group is headed to the region, and the president is hinting at more action after the midterms, so this war isn’t winding down.
2. U.S. military removes bombers from U.K. base targeted in suspected terror plot (The Washington Post) Pulling every bomber out of RAF Fairford after a plot British officials tie to Tehran shows how far the conflict’s ripple effects now reach.
3. FlyDubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe, UAE says (CNBC) Passengers and crew stopped a co-pilot who had already been flagged as a security risk, which raises hard questions about how airlines vet the people in the cockpit.
4. Labor market faltered in September as jobs increased by just 29,000 (CNBC) Hiring came in at a third of what was expected and unemployment ticked up to 4.2%, a shaky signal one month before voters head to the polls.
5. Nvidia stock hits record high, market cap nears $6 trillion (Quartz) A giant new buyback and steady AI demand pushed the chipmaker to its first record since May, and tech is still carrying the market on its back.
6. Supreme Court’s new term kicks off with blockbuster climate change case (NPR) The justices will decide whether local governments can make oil companies pay for climate damage, and the answer could reshape lawsuits far beyond Colorado.
7. Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar (NPR) Handing AI policy to the country’s top spy chief tells you the White House now sees the technology as a national security issue first.
8. Voters are increasingly using AI chatbots to fact-check and compare candidates (NPR) Early voting is underway, and a growing number of people are letting a chatbot help fill out their ballot. That’s new territory for democracy.
9. California voters to decide on controversial one-time tax on billionaires (NPR) The measure has split Democrats and unions, and whatever happens could become a template other states copy or avoid.
10. ChatGPT virtual ‘Try On’ feature lets you test clothing before you buy (Android Headlines) Upload a photo and see the outfit on you. It’s a fun trick, and also a clear sign that AI chat apps want to be where you shop.

That’s the day. Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you tomorrow with another ten.