California Passes Prop 50, Democrats Sweep Key Races, UPS Plane Crash Kills 9, Government Shutdown Continues, Pope Leo Advocates for Detained Migrants, Elon Musk Tesla Trillion Dollar Pay Plan Vote, Hyundai’s Air Taxi Startup Faces Lawsuit

California voters approve Proposition 50, giving Democrats new power to redraw congressional maps. Democrats notch major wins in New York, Virginia, and New Jersey, signaling strength ahead of the midterms. A UPS cargo jet crashes in Louisville, killing nine and halting operations overnight. The U.S. government shutdown stretches past its 36th day, leaving millions without pay and aid. Pope Leo urges compassion for detained migrants and warns of rising global tensions. In business, Tesla shareholders weigh Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay package, and Hyundai’s air taxi startup faces a gender discrimination lawsuit from a former executive.