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US and Canada near tariff deal

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Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 14, per the NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation.

The Golden State Valkyries beat the Atlanta Dream 64-55 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 WNBA Finals lead.

Reuters reports the U.S. and Canada are working on a deal to ease U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and autos after trade talks broke down in August.

Israel is holding an election today, Oct. 27, and Benjamin Netanyahu faces a difficult fight to remain prime minister amid wars and international isolation.

Jay-Z will headline next year's Super Bowl halftime show.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential vote; Donald Trump called it “looked like another rigged election,” and the Bolsonaro party later acknowledged the result.

Lula won Brazil's 2026 presidential election in a comeback, with social media and street protests playing a notable role. This is not a factual claim; likely commentary on a baseball player or prospect.

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Reuters reports the U.S. and Canada are working on a deal to ease U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and autos after trade talks broke down in August.

Exclusive: The United States and Canada are working on a deal to ease US tariffs on Canadian steel and autos, as the two governments try to repair relations that soured after trade talks broke down in August https://t.co/zYv99grRgy

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Israel is holding an election today, Oct. 27, and Benjamin Netanyahu faces a difficult fight to remain prime minister amid wars and international isolation.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a fight for political survival in Israel's election on October 27, with voters weighing his leadership after the 2023 Hamas-led attacks, wars in Gaza and with Iran, and Israel's deepening international isolation https://t.co/DGuWAMF9Mu

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil's presidential vote; Donald Trump called it “looked like another rigged election,” and the Bolsonaro party later acknowledged the result.

US President Donald Trump said that leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's surprise win in Brazil's presidential vote ‘looked like another rigged election,’ although the party of defeated right-winger Flavio Bolsonaro later acknowledged the result https://t.co/bCXgZpCwtT

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Reuters NAMES: Flavio Bolsonaro = right-wing Brazilian senator and son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

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Lula won Brazil's 2026 presidential election in a comeback, with social media and street protests playing a notable role. This is not a factual claim; likely commentary on a baseball player or prospect.

How the streets and social media drove Lula to a historic comeback in Brazil A viral WhatsApp channel and student-led protests played a key role in the veteran Brazilian leftist’s election victory www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...

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The Guardian / Reuters NAMES: Lula = Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, veteran Brazilian leftist politician and president. POST bsky:at://did:plc:6guagmhjwdanmotimn45j

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ETop of the hour, here are the headlines.
SReuters reports the US and Canada are working on a deal to ease tariffs on Canadian steel and autos.
EIt's an effort to repair relations after trade talks broke down in August.
SThe two governments have been signaling they want to mend ties.
EAny deal would be a significant step after months of tension.
SPresident Trump is questioning Brazil's election result.
EHe said Lula's win "looked like another rigged election."
SThough the Bolsonaro party later acknowledged the result.
ELula won a comeback, helped by social media and street protests.
SIn sports, the Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta 64-55.
EThey now lead the WNBA Finals three games to two.
SGame six is Friday in Atlanta.
EAnd Jay-Z will headline the next Super Bowl halftime show.
SThe NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced the performance for February 14.
EJay-Z has been involved in producing the show for years; this will be his first time performing.
SThat's the top of the hour.

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