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Canadian home sales fell in September as mortgage rates increased, the Canadian Real Estate Association said. The decline was reported by CREA in connection with rising mortgage rates, which affected the country’s housing market during the month.

California lifestyle influencer Jennifer Burnham has revealed that her four-year-old son Baxter died after being diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour. Baxter died on October 5, days after Ms Burnham announced his death and described him as an “angelic” child. She and her husband, Bryce, also have a one-year-old son, Barron. In a social media statement, Ms Burnham said the family had been overwhelmed by messages of support and prayers, explaining that she had initially been unable to discuss what had happened. She said Baxter was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma in April after his left eye began crossing uncontrollably.…

Caulfield Cup contender Saint George will face a race-morning veterinary inspection after failing to pass a preliminary check, placing his place in Saturday’s Group 1 contest in doubt. The Ciaron Maher-trained horse remains under veterinary supervision and will be examined again at Caulfield after being re-plated. He is currently an $8.50 co-second favourite alongside stablemate Zahrann. A withdrawal would allow The Euphrates, priced at $16, to enter the field. Saint George’s removal would be a major change to the line-up, with all other 21 runners, including the four emergencies, having passed their examinations. Maher also has Royal Supremacy, Middle Earth…

Elon Musk has appeared to unveil a flying Tesla Roadster, demonstrating a sports car that flipped through the air, hovered and landed using rocket-style thrusters at an event in McGregor, Texas. The vehicle was driven up an inverted ramp before tumbling towards the ground. Moments later, attitude-control systems and rear thrusters fired, allowing it to hover before reaching safety as the crowd cheered. Musk said the new Roadster would be available by 2028 and claimed it was “going to crush every track record that has ever existed”. “It can basically fly like a rocket. It could do rolls. It could…

The International Monetary Fund chief has warned that the risks posed by artificial intelligence could outweigh its opportunities unless safeguards and an ethical framework are put in place. The comments highlight concerns over the need for stronger protections as the technology develops. The IMF chief said the potential benefits of artificial intelligence must be matched by measures designed to manage its risks responsibly.

Antonio Conte is reportedly open to taking the Manchester United job during the season, a development that could increase pressure on manager Michael Carrick despite the club not yet holding talks with alternative candidates. United are understood to be aware of Conte’s availability, while Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler is also among the names receiving internal appreciation. However, transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has stressed that the links should not yet be viewed as advanced. Antonio Conte open to Manchester United opportunity Conte is currently without a club and, unlike in previous years, appears willing to accept a position midway through a…

Victoria has relaxed bird flu restrictions requiring poultry flocks of more than 50 birds to be kept indoors, with forecast hot weather and animal welfare concerns taking precedence. The temporary order had applied across the southern half of the state for 10 weeks, covering both domestic and commercial poultry. The Victorian agriculture department said it would end the requirement as hotter-than-average summer temperatures were expected. “Forecast hotter than average summer temperatures, together with animal welfare considerations support ending the temporary requirements,” a department spokesperson said. H5N1 bird flu has not been detected in Australian poultry or livestock, but the virus…

An exclusive gym group has introduced weekly women-only spa sessions at several of its branches following what it described as “significant feedback” from female members. The new sessions will restrict access to women during designated weekly periods, although no further details about the branches or the feedback were given.

CoreWeave’s shares have fallen sharply after concerns over the AI infrastructure company’s debt intensified, but one investor has argued that its large financial obligations are supported by long-term contracts with major customers. The company’s shares dropped 15.46 per cent on Wednesday and fell a further 5.62 per cent in after-hours trading after venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya highlighted a rise in the yield on its bonds to 15 per cent. The move suggested investors were demanding a substantial premium to hold CoreWeave’s debt. “Is the AI buildout creating a private credit bubble?” Palihapitiya asked in a post on X. The concern…

Bridget Marquardt has urged Jessica Biel to remain in the upcoming Playboy film, after Crystal Harris privately asked the actress to reconsider taking on the role of Hugh Hefner’s wife. Speaking on The TMZ Podcast, Marquardt said she believed Harris was seeking attention by messaging Biel and argued that the actress should not feel obliged to respond or withdraw from the project. Harris contacted Biel through direct messages and cited what she described as “troubling concerns regarding minors”. She also alleged that she had experienced sexual, emotional, financial and physical abuse during her marriage to Hefner. Those claims have not…