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It’s Sunday, November 17 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• A bomb attack in Brazil

• Conan O’Brien announced as Oscars host

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Bomb attack in Brazil

There was an attempted bomb attack Brasília, Brazil, near Brazil's Supreme Court. The suspect behind the attack was linked to President Jair Bolsonaro's party -- Evri Magaci says the thwarted attack reveals the deep political rifts and violence at play in Brazil's politics.

Gazette says the this event strengthens the opposition in Brazil -- thwarting Bolsonaro's attempts to claw back from his electoral ban due to heightened anti-far-right sentiments.

Lnginnorthernbc.ca agrees: This attack will only intensify scrutiny and reinforce Congress's stance against amnesties that could aid Bolsonaro.

But Brazilian Report thinks the bombing attempt isn't just bad for Bolsonaro, it's bad for everyone: The explosion is one example of escalating violence in the country, deepening political woes and undermining unity efforts.

Conan announced as Oscars host

Conan O'Brien, an Emmy Award-winning television host and comedian, has been announced as the host for the 97th Academy Awards in 2025. Deadline says Conan has hosted other award shows in the past -- like 2 Emmys and a MTV Movie Awards -- but his selection still came as a surprise.

Independent thinks it was a good surprise, though: Academy leaders are psyched to have him on board. They see O'Brien's hosting as a clever move to draw a wider audience.

NBC News says a lot is riding on Conan's appointment, though: The Academy hopes to turn around the Oscars' recent drop in ratings with his famed charm.

This Redditor says the strategy's working -- they vowed to watch the whole Oscars event in response to Conan's hosting gig.

1) Xi Jinping commits to cooperation with Trump's administration during a meeting with Joe Biden in Peru.

2) Elon Musk supports Lutnick for Treasury, influencing Trump's Cabinet choices amid a public dispute.

3) Chris Wright, known for his criticism of climate change efforts, is nominated by Trump for Energy Secretary.

4) Trump's pick of Matt Gaetz for attorney general causes unrest within the Justice Department due to his controversial past.