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Election countdown: 6 days

Harris delivers her closing campaign argument from a spot chosen to draw a sharp contrast with Trump
With the White House as a dramatic backdrop, Kamala Harris used the setting to make a distinction between her vision for the country and Donald Trump’s.

A to-do list, size matters, and a ‘petty tyrant’: Key moments from Kamala Harris’s speech

‘I want King Trump’: In Mass., economic fears, immigration, and lingering frustration keep some firmly with Republican
Over nearly a decade, Donald Trump has maintained a nearly immovable base of support, even in Massachusetts. Yet for a man who once said he values loyalty above “everything,” blind fealty is not why.

Follow live updates on the presidential election

Quiz: Could you pass the 10th grade MCAS?
On last spring’s exams, 10th graders had to earn at least 25 percent of available points on the math test and 39 percent on the English test to graduate.

Billionaire Michael Bloomberg pours $2.5 million into campaign opposing MCAS ballot question
ADRIAN WALKER

Why would any Black man support Trump for president?

Analysis | James Pindell

Both campaigns’ spending in closing messages might surprise you, but shows how candidates view the race

 Has there been a shift toward Trump? Here’s what the polls show.

As Election Day approaches, immigrant communities are on edge

Voter Resources

Supreme Court ruling on gun law now at play in Boston court

The Bruen case cited the Second Amendment to overturn a New York law that required applicants for licenses to carry concealed handguns to show proper cause for why they needed one.

Striking Boston Hilton hotel workers reach tentative agreement, union says

Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. A ratification vote is scheduled for 1 p.m. Thursday, the union said.

Doctors and advocates urge public to vote ‘yes’ on Question 4 to legalize psychedelics
Opponents say the substances carry health risks and could end up in the hands of children and teens.

Vatican’s first report on clergy sex abuse, by panel led by Boston’s Cardinal O’Malley, is met with criticism

Local advocates for survivors of clerical abuse offered a chilly reception to the first annual report from the Vatican’s commission on such abuse. Pope Francis tapped Boston Archdiocese Cardinal Sean O’Malley to lead the panel after its creation in 2014.

Tom Brady posts Fleetwood Mac lyrics on Instagram following Gisele Bündchen pregnancy news

Brady's ex-wife is reportedly expecting a child with 35-year-old Jiu Jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente.

Forecast | Ken Mahan
Early showers exit as a shot of warm air pushes into New England
Temperatures will climb to record-setting levels, into the 70s in Greater Boston.

Elderly husband and wife ended their lives together in their Vermont home, relatives say

Off-duty Mass. State Police trooper charged with drunken driving following crash in Tewksbury

Patriots mailbag: Doesn’t the hit on Drake Maye warrant some action by the NFL?

The rookie quarterback had to go into concussion protocol after helmet-to-helmet contact with a Jets linebacker.

‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ episode 8 recap: The murder of Odin Lloyd

By the time Aaron Hernandez murders Odin Lloyd — the tragedy at the center of episode 8 of “American Sports Story” — the Patriots tight end is completely unhinged.

Neighbors pay tribute to oft-homeless man who became a fixture of Beacon Hill

Glenn Durkee, who died this month, was remembered as a friendly man who struck up genuine connections with residents and passersby.
Harris Vs. Trump on Key Issues

Trump and Harris offer starkly different visions for how to end homelessness
trendlines

Harris and Trump are both embracing policies that would raise the national debt. It’s a dangerous game.

Harris proposes Medicare benefits for home care, vision, and hearing

Trump says gas should be $1.87 a gallon. Here’s what that would mean.
Opinion
EDITORIAL

Look to recent history — and vote no on Question 2

It’s important to keep the 10th-grade MCAS as our one standard, statewide graduation requirement.
IDEAS | ELLEN RUPPEL SHELL

A second Trump term would be devastating for wildlife
JEFF JACOBY

Why I won’t vote for president
LETTERS

The truth about climate change and hurricanes
RENÉE GRAHAM

Donald Trump hates America
Halloween

Aye! Aye! A Newton 13-year-old creates spooky pirate ship for Halloween house display

New England will see a wickedly warm Halloween into the night. Here’s how high temps will get where you live.

Newborns at Boston Medical Center get decked out for Halloween

13 spooky TV shows to stream this Halloween season

More recent News

After 60 years, Providence resumes electing school board members next week. Why did it ever stop?

In the 1960s, voters were fed up with the antics of the elected school board and opted for an appointed panel. A new hybrid board will start to take shape next week.

innovation beat
Apple’s iPhone gets some (mostly) useful AI features
The new features include call recording, text summation, and a photo "clean up" button, but a smarter Siri that can operate apps for you and connect to ChatGPT is still TBD.

Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 88, officials say
Israel has escalated airstrikes and waged a bigger ground operation in northern Gaza in recent weeks, saying it is focused on rooting out Hamas militants who have regrouped after more than a year of war.

Flyers 2, Bruins 0
Bruins blanked again, this time by struggling Flyers at Garden
The Bruins now head out on a two-game road swing to Carolina (Thursday night) and Philadelphia (Saturday afternoon).

Check out the Green Line’s new ‘supercars,’ more space, easier access
A full-scale mock-up of the so-called Type 10 trolley is on display at City Hall Plaza through Wednesday at 7 p.m.,

Jack Teixeira seeks 11-year prison term for leaking classified information

Prosecutors argued that Jack Teixeira “perpetrated one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history” and urged a judge to sentence him to 16 1/2 years in prison, according to a memorandum filed Tuesday.

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innovation economy

People are moving out of New England. How can we stem the tide?

Economic development in this new era is about making the case to individuals that your state is the best place to work, start a company, buy a house, or raise a family.

Karen Read tells Vanity Fair in wide-ranging interview: ‘They’re framing me’
“I believe whatever happened to John [O'Keefe] was a setup to teach him a lesson or tune him up, and it got out of control,” Read said.

Beacon Hill might restructure the Cannabis Control Commission. Here’s what you need to know.
The embattled agency in charge of marijuana regulations may get a makeover after two upcoming hearings, months after calls for receivership.

DEVRA FIRST
Six restaurants to eat at this week
Toast the election results (or hide from them), get spooky, and find light in a dark season. Here's where to go.

Culture & Lifestyle

Tom Brady posts Fleetwood Mac lyrics on Instagram following Gisele Bündchen pregnancy news

‘Boston, you must know how special this is for me’: Clairo brings cozy vibes in homecoming show

Read highlights from Steve Morse’s career as music critic and writer at the Boston Globe

André 3000 talks ‘New Blue Sun,’ rap future ahead of Boston show

Special Projects

Where do the 2023-24 Celtics stand among the greatest teams in NBA history?

Data show that these Celtics are truly extraordinary, a team of uncommon prowess on both ends of the court
HIGH & DRY

Priced out: How Boston’s broken liquor license system drives chefs from the city

A stubbornly high price tag for serving alcohol hurts thousands of hospitality workers, aspiring restaurateurs, and the city itself.
Interactive map

Pothole season is upon us. See which neighborhoods have the most reports

Boston’s 311 data provides a day-by-day look at the condition of the city’s streets and sidewalks, which neighborhoods are hit hardest, and just how fast repairs are made.

Nightmare in Mission Hill

The story of how a murder in Mission Hill — the Carol Stuart shooting — terrorized and wounded a community of innocent people.

Opinion, ideas, and commentary

RENÉE GRAHAM

Donald Trump hates America
Carine Hajjar

Inside Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally
EDITORIAL

Globe endorsement: Reelect Elizabeth Warren
IDEAS | Christine Mehta

Harvard-MIT chaplain says tech is our new religion
Mariel Garza

I quit after LA Times owner killed the endorsement of Kamala Harris. I fear he blocked it because of money.
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

‘I want King Trump’: In Mass., economic fears, immigration, and lingering frustration keep some firmly with Republican

Over nearly a decade, Donald Trump has maintained a nearly immovable base of support, even in Massachusetts. Yet for a man who once said he values loyalty above “everything,” blind fealty is not why.

‘You can no longer drive, and good luck’: Figuring out how long it’s safe to drive has become the third rail of aging

As the proportion of fatal crashes involving older drivers rises, two new studies underscore significant challenges ahead.

Going to Salem for Halloween? Here are 5 things to know.

Dance parties on four stages will be held throughout the day. The fun ends at 10:30 p.m. with a fireworks display.
COMMENTARY | Cortney Nicolato and Nancy Wolanski

No matter who wins the presidential election, we must tackle the issues in Rhode Island ourselves

Addressing housing, education, and workforce problems will require a renewed commitment to collective work, community engagement, and social justice, according to United Way of Rhode Island

Sports

patriots mailbag

Patriots mailbag: Doesn’t the hit on Drake Maye warrant some action by the NFL?

The rookie quarterback had to go into concussion protocol after helmet-to-helmet contact with a Jets linebacker.
CHAD FINN

Here's some fitting season-opening thoughts, 19 of them, on your NBA champion Celtics

Pondering Tatum's improved shot, Brown's overpowering play, Pritchard's long-distance bombs, and other Green thoughts after their first four games.
CELTICS

When Jaylen Brown came to Boston, he didn’t know many people. He found a community at Harvard.

The Celtics superstar and NBA Finals MVP found it comforting when he received a call from Harvard coach Tommy Amaker that summer.
PETER ABRAHAM | ON BASEBALL

Anthony Volpe lives out boyhood dream to keep Yankees alive for another day
YANKEES 11, DODGERS 4

Anthony Volpe's slam sparks comeback as Yankees stay alive, force World Series Game 5
BASEBALL

Yankee Stadium fan ejected for prying ball out of Mookie Betts’s glove at World Series

Business

ADDRESS

Moulton backs North-South Rail Link, touts housing boost

Critics say project could cost in the tens of billions and be a wash-rinse-repeat of Big Dig overruns and disruption.
ADDRESS

Ask the Remodeler: Is it time to replace your roof?

Plus, which wood-type flooring stands up best to pets and high traffic? Send your home improvement questions to [email protected].

Jobs report on eve of election will be among the most distorted in years

US economy is believed to have grown at a solid pace again last quarter
magazine
Q&A

‘You can be nice and polite, and tough as nails’: How Katherine Clark wields power in Congress
Cooking

From hash to soup: Revive stale bread with these recipes
Globe Magazine

They thought they knew everything about their beloved mother. Then a detective called.

Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Oct. 28-Nov. 3

metro

Early showers exit as a major shot of warm air pushes into New England

After 60 years, Providence resumes electing school board members next week. Why did it ever stop?

Trump campaigns in Pennsylvania; Harris speaks in Washington. Follow live updates.

sports

Bruins blanked again, this time by struggling Flyers at Garden

Mookie Betts’s success in Dodger blue should have Sox fans seeing red

Suddenly, Yankees have life, and Kevin Millar, the biggest believer in the magical 2004 comeback, thinks they have a chance

business

Elon Musk wins court victory in a dispute over a 2018 post during a labor dispute

Striking Boston Hilton hotel workers reach tentative agreement, union says

Cape Cod man sentenced in securities fraud case

politics

Both campaigns’ spending in closing messages might surprise you, but shows how candidates view the race

‘I want King Trump’: In Mass., economic fears, immigration, and lingering frustration keep some firmly with Republican

New poll finds Democrats and Republicans split on Israel’s responsibility for war’s escalation

Nation

Trump says his New York rally marked by crude and racist insults was ‘an absolute lovefest’

Steve Bannon, released from prison, says he is ‘empowered’

Biden announces $3 billion to reduce carbon emissions at US ports

World

North Korea’s top diplomat set to hold talks in Moscow amid reports of troop deployment

South Korean military says the North appears poised to conduct nuclear and ICBM tests

Spanish authorities report at least 51 dead from devastating flash floods

opinion

Donald Trump has taken Ronald Reagan’s Republican Party in a dark and divisive direction

Inside Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally

Globe endorsement: Reelect Elizabeth Warren

lifestyle

Their love story begins at the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge

Tom Brady posts Fleetwood Mac lyrics on Instagram following Gisele Bündchen pregnancy news

Gisele Bundchen is expecting first child since divorce from Tom Brady, according to media reports

food & dining

Her new method for hard-boiled eggs is probably old as the hills

Everything you should eat and drink at Snowport this year

Stone Brewing Co. keeps it bold and balanced

travel

Going to Salem for Halloween? Here are 5 things to know.

New rules for airlines could help you get speedy refunds

Here’s how you can stay overnight at — and possibly own — a 143-year-old lighthouse

Arts

In the Berkshires, Clark Art Institute receives $45 million donation, 331 works of art from late philanthropist

Ten museum shows to see in every New England state

How the canvases hidden in Lynne Drexler’s Monhegan home are changing the game for Maine artists

Books

Author readings around Boston through Nov. 2

The Derek Walcott Prize, a poet laureate for Salem, and the Cape Cod Book Festival

Greg Epstein wants you to be skeptical about tech’s heavenly promises

Movies

‘Martha’: Not much of a good thing

Robert Downey Jr. says he ‘intends to sue’ all future executives who use his AI replica

Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died

Television

‘American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez’ episode 8 recap: The murder of Odin Lloyd

CNN panelist kicked off live show after inflammatory ‘beeper’ comment to journalist Mehdi Hasan

On ‘Frontline,’ hearing from voters instead of politicians

music

The Day of the Dead gets a night at Symphony Hall

A $2 concert ticket? Bargains can be found on the resale market when shows don’t sell out.

‘Boston, you must know how special this is for me’: Clairo brings cozy vibes in homecoming show

Theater/Dance

Complexions lifts off with ‘Star Dust’

‘Fall Experience’ gets Boston Ballet’s 61st season off to a flying start

Some 54 dancers to take the stage for largest work Boston Ballet has presented

Health

About 30% of women are reinfected with a UTI within a year. This R.I. professor is looking for a way to change that.

Why is Lifespan buying hospitals in Massachusetts instead of saving two in Rhode Island?

R.I. Life Science Hub still in negotiations to develop lab incubator space: ‘In the business world... things moved a lot faster’

Obituaries

Steve Morse, Globe critic who ‘was omnipresent’ in Boston’s rock scene, dies at 76

Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died

Gustavo Gutiérrez, father of liberation theology, dies at 96