Brazil-U.S. Tensions: Senator Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly headed to the U.S. after losing an election and defying a court order to surrender his passports. His location and any asylum approval remain unconfirmed, but the departure could strain ties with President Lula’s government. Midterm Countdown: One week before Election Day, control of Congress is up for grabs: Democrats need a net gain of four seats in both the House and Senate to take control. Tech and Markets: U.S. stocks climbed as chip shares led an AI-driven rally, with investors awaiting major technology earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. Halloween Spending: Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion this year, even as a survey found 61% are cutting back and nearly one in four celebrants expect to take on debt. College Savings: California’s CalKIDS program has reached $2.4 billion in public investment, with accounts for more than 6.1 million children; families have claimed over 1 million accounts. Surveillance Debate: Los Angeles is moving ahead with a three-month license-plate camera pilot in the San Fernando Valley after a council effort to delay it narrowly failed, renewing concerns over data access and privacy.