Two powerful 6.3-magnitude earthquakes struck Western Afghanistan, specifically northwest of Herat City. The Taliban administration, which is currently in charge, declared a state of emergency due to the catastrophic damage and the potential for more aftershocks. The World Health Organization dispatched 12 ambulances to assist in the remote areas.

Newsom argues that existing laws already sufficiently prohibit caste-based discrimination. This decision sparked intense debate within the South Asian community. Critics of the bill felt it unfairly targeted Hindus and argued that caste discrimination is rare in the US. Supporters believe that an explicit ban would raise awareness and provide reassurance to victims.

336,000 new jobs were added in September, doubling economists' expectations of 170,000. The Leisure and Hospitality sector of the U.S. economy, which includes industries like hotels, restaurants, and amusement parks, led the growth. Other sectors, including motion picture and sound recording, saw a decrease in jobs due to labor disputes.

26-year-old Simone Biles earned 4 golds and 1 silver at the World Championships to became the most decorated gymnast in history—37 medals total between the Olympics or World Championships. She also became the oldest U.S. woman to win a World Championships medal, and led the U.S. to their seventh straight team victory.