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You can spend a night in Jimmy Hoffa’s summer home in Michigan  CTV News

Military veterans twice as likely to develop ALS, researchers seek answers  ctvnews.ca

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-president

Brazilians go to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a highly polarised and high-stakes presidential election that could change not only the direction of Latin America’s largest country but that of the entire region.

The election pits the leftwing president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is seeking a fourth non-consecutive term, against the far-right senator Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of Donald Trump and the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year sentence for attempting a coup after his failed 2022 re-election attempt.

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Voters cast their ballots for a dizzying number of officials across multiple tiers of government.

Cornell president says university ‘must do better’ after rape allegations

Yemenis trapped in the Red Sea port city speak of deteriorating conditions there.

The Belarusian’s exit follows top seed Rybakina losing to unseeded Charaeva in her first match as world number one.

Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar among five Palestinians killed in Gaza City attack.

Charity calls for faster progress on humane slaughter laws for farmed fish in England and Wales

Up to 77m fish are slaughtered each year in the UK but there are no routine or mandatory inspections of fish slaughterhouses in England and Wales, it can be revealed.

Concerns within government about the way fish are slaughtered date back decades but all of the official bodies responsible for animal welfare and food standards in England and Wales said they do not undertake regular inspections.

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Industry says a phased end to racing, to avoid sudden jump in caring responsibilities, is unworkable

Wales’s greyhound racing ban – a UK first – has run into difficulties regarding how and when to wind down the practice, potentially risking the animals’ welfare, a charity has warned.

The law, which received royal assent in April, includes a three-year window for the ban to come into effect and is overseen by a Welsh government working group, which includes racing industry representatives and animal health and welfare organisations.

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The singer-songwriter owes a lot to Georgie Fame and likes the romantic side of Jimi Hendrix – but which ringtone song can put him in a bad mood?

The first song I fell in love with
The Wind Cries Mary by Jimi Hendrix, which came out in 1967 when I was 12. Hendrix was known for outgoing music, but I was a romantic soul, so the emotional side of his music led to that strain in my own writing.

The song I do at karaoke
Karaoke? Certainly not. I do this for a living. Would you have made my great-grandfather dig ditches for fun? I prefer to live vicariously through Bill Murray singing (What’s So Funny ’Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding in Lost in Translation.

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1. Florida weighs ditching property taxes and sticking Canadians with the bill  CBC
2. Florida has put America’s boldest tax cut on the ballot  The Economist

1. Florida weighs ditching property taxes and sticking Canadians with the bill  CBC
2. Florida has put America’s boldest tax cut on the ballot  economist.com
3. 'It's a tax shift': Palm Beach County officials warn of service cuts and higher fees from proposed tax amendment  Yahoo News Canada

BBC Scotland speaks to Kieron Bowie after he scores his first goal for his country against North Macedonia.

1. Perimenopause symptoms in your 40s: Why hot flashes and brain fog happen  Mathrubhumi English
2. A Realistic Guide To Perimenopause—And Getting The Support You Need  chatelaine.com
3. 'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life'  Yahoo Lifestyle Canada

1. Perimenopause symptoms in your 40s: Why hot flashes and brain fog happen  Mathrubhumi English
2. A Realistic Guide To Perimenopause—And Getting The Support You Need  chatelaine.com
3. 'Perimenopause cost me my job and family life'  Yahoo Lifestyle Canada

The Saudi-led coalition spokesman says the Yemeni armed group is 'attempting to divert attention' from its losses.

Tyson Fury is keen for his 'old pal' to join his procession to the ring for the fight on December 11 in Cardiff.

1. Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio  Al Jazeera
2. In crude Ohio rally speech, Trump says he may not help if Democrats win  reuters.com
3. ‘Trump? I think he’s a disaster’: Ohio voters aggrieved as president prepares to visit  The Guardian
4. Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’  NBC News
5. Trump Pitches Company Investment to Ohio Voters at Midterm Rally  Bloomberg.com

1. Trump defiant about midterm chances as he rallies for Republicans in Ohio  Al Jazeera
2. In crude Ohio rally speech, Trump says he may not help if Democrats win  reuters.com
3. ‘Trump? I think he’s a disaster’: Ohio voters aggrieved as president prepares to visit  The Guardian
4. Trump, campaigning in Ohio, says the midterms will bring a ‘big surprise’  NBC News
5. Trump Pitches Company Investment to Ohio Voters at Midterm Rally  Bloomberg.com