Black unemployment spiked over one percentage point as U.S. job growth slowed to 29,000 in September—well below expectations. California voters face Proposition 40, a controversial one-time 5% wealth tax on billionaires that has split Democrats, with Bernie Sanders campaigning for it and Governor Newsom opposing. The Supreme Court's new term brings major cases on climate accountability for oil companies, AR-15 bans, religious exemptions from anti-discrimination laws, and Trump-era immigration policies. Black unemployment jumped significantly to double the rate for white workers, reflecting a K-shaped economy where struggling workers face fewer job opportunities and are hit hardest during labor market weakness.