U.S. employers added a surprisingly solid 119,000 jobs in September. The Labor Department released September job numbers nearly seven weeks late after the government shutdown.

At least 22 people were killed in the strikes, according to hospital officials in Gaza. No casualties were reported by the IDF. The IDF said its forces “will continue to act to eliminate any immediate threat.”

More rain is still expected later today, but precipitation measured at DFW International Airport has already broken the daily record.

The inter-confederation draw has plotted Jamaica against New Caledonia and Bolivia against Suriname — with DR Congo and Iraq waiting in the two finals. Northern Ireland and Wales have been drawn in the same path as Italy, while Republic of Ireland will face Czech Republic before a potential home final against Denmark.

NASA has a photo dump of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS. It made news in July when it was confirmed to have originated outside Earth's solar system.

Today (Thursday): Any patchy fog dissipates relatively quick this morning. Mostly cloudy overall as temperatures rise into the upper 40s for typical cold spots north and west, with near 50 to low 50s elsewhere. Winds are light and variable. Confidence: Medium-High

Watch live coverage as President Trump speaks at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum. This comes after the president held a White House meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Investors are awaiting results and CEO Jensen Huang's earnings call to determine if AI bubble worries are justified.