THE LEAD: The courtroom fallout from the north Toledo chemical release is underway — two lawsuits now seek class-action status against MC Tank Transport and parent Kenan Advantage Group over the Oct. 20 release of glycidyl methacrylate at 1266 Progress Ave. Read the full story here.

OVERNIGHT: Spain has declared three days of national mourning after the high-speed train collision in Toledo province killed at least 68. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez gave a televised address from near the scene, and Transport Minister Óscar Puente called the restart order that sent the Renfe train into a stopped Iryo train “inexplicable.” Full overnight developments here.

ENTERTAINMENT: Demi Lovato gave fans a scare on Wednesday — then reassured them she’s fine after a brief hospital visit for a possible allergic reaction. Demi Lovato Speaks Out After Brief Hospital Scare.

ALREADY LIVE: The Brewers won their first World Series title, 4-1 over the Rays — Brewers Win First World Series Title, Beat Rays 4-1. And our Midnight Briefing recapped it all.

THURSDAY PREVIEW: UToledo students pitch for $20,000 at the Tech419 showcase tonight at 5:30 PM; the Brewers championship parade rolls through Milwaukee on Friday; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3 — early voting continues through Sunday, Nov. 1; and Halloween is Saturday, with $15 ride credits in Lucas County.

Good morning, Toledo — here’s what happened while you slept. Back at 6 AM with the second Morning Briefing.

Featured image: Toledo skyline along the Maumee River, July 2022. Photo by MrJacon000, via Wikimedia Commons.