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The US lost 33,000 jobs in September — the first negative number since 2010. Analysts were expecting Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to hit hiring, anticipating a gain of 80,000 jobs (already well below the average 176,000 jobs added per month). Some expect a rebound in October, particularly with rising demand in the construction industry for hurricane damage repairs, while others anticipate this could have an impact on jobs for years. But wages rose and the unemployment rate hit a 16-year low of 4.2%, both signs the economy as a whole remains strong. ? Share your thoughts: #SeptJobsReport

Netflix is raising the price of its two most popular plans. Standard subscribers in the US who currently pay $9.99 will see a 10% increase in pricing, while premium users who pay $11.99 will see a jump of almost 17% in the coming months. The cost increase — the first since autumn 2015 — could help power Netflix’s huge investments in original content and boost profits, but they risk alienating customers who now have many other streaming options from which to choose. ? Share your thoughts: #NetflixPrices

Amazon is experimenting with its own delivery service to replace the parts UPS and FedEx typically play in the e-commerce industry, according to Bloomberg. Amazon hopes to make more products available for free two-day delivery, including those from third-party sellers, and to relieve overcrowding in its warehouses. The “Seller Flex” program has begun on a trial basis on the West Coast and is expected to have a broader rollout in 2018. Having more control over the delivery process allows the retail giant to save money and better serve its Prime members. ? Share your thoughts: #AmazonSellerFlex

An anti-nuclear weapons group has been awarded this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons received the prestigious accolade, which comes with a $1.1 million prize. Following pressure from ICAN, 122 countries signed a UN treaty in July to ban nuclear weapons, but countries including the US, Russia, China, the UK and France failed to sign. "We live in a world where the risk of nuclear weapons being used is greater than it has been for a long time," said Norwegian Nobel Committee leader Berit Reiss-Andersen, citing increased risk from North Korea. ? Share your thoughts: #NobelPeacePrize2017

Flying cabs could become reality by the end of 2018, according to European plane-maker Airbus. The "CityAirbus” would be able to reach speeds of up to 80 mph and carry four passengers, facilitating trips between major transport hubs like airports and train stations. While the initial test would include pilots, the aircraft would become driverless when technology catches up. Airbus isn’t the only one trying to perfect this new mode of transport: Uber hopes to have a test vehicle in the air by 2020, and German company Volocopter launched a maiden voyage of a two-seated flying taxi last month. ? Share your thoughts: #AirbusFlyingTaxi

Idea of the Day: Empathy is an important skill that you can — and should — develop, says journalist Jennifer Merritt. And it’s something you can practice with everyone from your boss to fellow commuters to “shy interns who (really) need people to care.”

"True empathy, to me, is putting yourself outside your own world view, separating from your own experiences and placing yourself not just into the shoes of another person, but in their head space. Once you do that, you can reach a level of understanding that changes frustration and annoyance into compassion, understanding and, often, a desire to help."

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