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We made it to the end of the week! It’s Friday, Oct. 2, and today you should know: The September jobs report drops this morning. The White House faces a key deadline in the media ban fight. And Trump continues his midterm travel blitz.

I’m Mallorie Sullivan, and as a millennial, I am contractually obligated to remind you that tomorrow is October 3rd. Let's jump in.

⛽️ There's a catch behind gas tax holidays

With gas prices surging because of the Iran war, you've probably seen a lot of states recently pushing to suspend or eliminate gas taxes to help drivers suffering from high prices at the pump. There's even a push to pause the federal gas tax. But would drivers actually see meaningful savings from a gas tax holiday? We asked gas and oil industry analysts.

•	On a similar note: Trump's fuel economy rollback could raise your gas costs.
•	And: Europe is facing pressure from Trump to help lower diesel prices.

🔦 Go deeper into the week's biggest stories

•	Inside the Flydubai plane: How a bleeding pilot, plumber and spare crew averted a crash.
•	Another 'disturbing' botched execution: Why does this keep happening?
•	'I was brutalized': How the Cornell rape allegations led to a reopened criminal inquiry.

🛠️ Skilled trades are so hot right now

If you've caught yourself wondering whether your job will be replaced by AI, you're not alone. As AI reshapes the future of work, more Americans are looking to fields they see as more secure. That's fueling new interest in the skilled trades, where demand remains high and workers are in short supply. Here's why more people are taking a second look.

•	Businesses, meanwhile, are using AI for signs. Graphic designers want them to stop.
•	And across the United States, local revolts are growing as the AI data center boom expands.

👀 What to keep an eye on this weekend

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✈️ Trump heads to Ohio on Saturday as the state's Senate race heats up.

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⚾️ The MLB playoffs division series begins Saturday. Here's a look at who's advancing.

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🗳️ A few states have voter registration deadlines Sunday:

•	Alaska (in-person, mail and online ends)
•	Rhode Island (in-person, mail and online ends)
•	South Carolina (online registration ends)

💻 Before you slam your laptop shut ...

We reached out to Oscar-winning filmmakers, studio executives and iconic voice actors – including (from left) Auli'i Cravalho, Jodi Benson, Mike Myers, Idina Menzel and H.E.R. – to find the best 100 animated movies ever. Illustration by Alan Nguyen

•	We reached out to Oscar-winning filmmakers, studio execs and iconic voice actors to find the best 100 animated movies ever. Is your favorite on the list?

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