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1. Canadians are still boycotting Las Vegas. The Sin City slump is now a major election issue

   

   Canadian travel to Las Vegas continues to crater as President Donald Trump's near-daily insults to the country drag on, and the resulting economic slump in Sin City has become a major midterm election issue.

2. Kimberly Guilfoyle, U.S. ambassador to Greece, resigns after reports alleging corruption

   

   U.S. President Donald Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigned on Tuesday after allegations of improper conduct but insisted she'll "vigorously defend" herself.

3. Canada, allies say they 'deeply regret' Palestinian elections being postponed

   

   Canada has joined allies France, the U.K. and Australia in expressing deep "regret" over the postponement of Palestinian presidential and legislative elections.

4. IMF warns of risks from AI boom and debt, but raises forecast for world growth

   

   The international body slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy, but warned that risks of an AI-related market correction and job losses because of the technology, as well as government debt, remain concerns. The report comes as economic and financial leaders gathered in Bangkok for the fall meetings of the IMF and World Bank.

5. Pope Leo admitted to Rome hospital for surgery to remove lung nodule

   

   The surgery, which is usually performed under general anesthesia, will require a weeklong hospital stay, and the Vatican has cancelled all Pope Leo's audiences through Oct. 20.