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Attention is turning to the state deputy contest in Brazil, where candidates are vying for legislative seats at the state level. In related campaigning, Valdeci Oliveira, a PT candidate for federal deputy, told Diário de Santa Maria he wants to be 'a deputy truly tied to the struggles of Santa Maria', underscoring local campaigning around legislative races.

The Israel Defense Forces say they have detained 50 Palestinians described as suspected terrorists in an operation across Judea and Samaria, the area also known as the West Bank. The arrests were reported by Jewish News Syndicate and other outlets. Details on the identities of those detained or specific charges have not been made public.

Local headlines in the Taunton, Massachusetts area are focusing on two stories: the menu at Maria's Place, a Taunton restaurant, and an attempted murder case in nearby Raynham. The two items were grouped together as top news for the region, drawing attention from readers following local dining and crime coverage.

The Brazilian series Call Me Bruna, which ran from 2016 to 2019 and told the story of controversial sex worker Bruna Surfistinha, is seeing renewed interest in its ratings. The show, which aired on Paramount-backed network and starred Maria Bopp, remains a talking point among viewers revisiting its reception and legacy.