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1. A polarized Brazil heads to presidential vote Sunday with economy, corruption top of mind

   

   Frustrations around corruption and feelings of personal financial stagnation driving voting choices as Brazil heads to presidential run-off on Sunday, Oct. 25.

2. Same scam. 2 countries. Why Canadians don’t get their money back

   

   CBC Marketplace investigates bank scams, a global industry built on fear and deception, and exposes the stark contrast between how victims are treated in the U.K. and Canada.

3. Searches of cellphones, laptops by U.S. customs up more than 32% so far this year

   

   Searches of electronic devices such as phones and laptops of travellers entering the United States are up more than 32 per cent this year and are on track to set a new record, CBC News has learned.

4. Meta board placates Zuckerberg after threat to leave California if voters approve wealth tax measure

   

   Meta Platforms has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg, Reuters has reported, in a move spurred by a California ballot measure, part of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, that has sparked heated debate and hundreds of millions in campaign spending.

5. Tibet earthquake kills at least 16

   

   A magnitude 7 earthquake hit China's Tibet region on Thursday evening, killing at least 16 people, injuring 46 and collapsing hundreds of homes in the northern regional city of Nagqu, official media said.