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Trump and Harris’s visions could hardly be more different. Here’s where they stand on 13 key issues.
Perhaps the only thing Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have in common: Both insist that a strong, prosperous future for the country depends on their victory.

These seven maps show the combinations of swing state victories that could deliver Trump or Harris the presidency
Live Updates

Trump campaigns in North Carolina; Harris to make four appearances in Pennsylvania

Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn’t have left White House after 2020 loss
In Pennsylvania, Donald Trump delivered a profane and conspiracy-laden speech two days before Tuesday’s presidential election.

Trump escalates false claims of fraud, setting stage to cry foul if he loses

Here’s where elected officials stand on the 2024 Massachusetts ballot questions

These N.H. voters both backed Nikki Haley. Now she’s with Harris, and he’s voting Trump.

JD Vance calls Kamala Harris ‘trash’ at last-minute N.H. rally

Voter Resources

Bedford woman indicted on two counts of murder in the fatal shooting of her parents

Jessica L. Cavallaro allegedly killed her parents with single gunshots to the head in early June.

Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe to launch archeological investigation of ancient burying ground

Though Burying Hill was once said to be the center of life for the Wampanoag people, it is today shrouded with trees and largely forgotten.

Woman sentenced to at least 16 years in prison for fatally stabbing former boyfriend in Easthampton

Hampshire Superior Court Judge James M. Manitsas sentenced Jean Marie Echevarria to serve 16 to 19 years behind bars.

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies
Jones’ publicist, Arnold Robinson, says he died Sunday night at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, surrounded by his family.

Housing is what Greater Boston needs, but construction has been slow. That could change soon.

Developers are hoping that lower interest rates will make much-needed apartment projects easier to finance.

James Van Der Beek, star of ‘Dawson’s Creek,’ says he has cancer
“I’ve been dealing with this privately until now, getting treatment and dialing in my overall health with greater focus than ever before,” Van Der Beek said on social media. “I’m in a good place and feeling strong.”

The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet

Woman charged with homicide in Methuen crash that killed two men, prosecutors say

Two men accused in ‘grandparent scams’ that targeted people in Rhode Island, Mass., and other states

Motorcyclist killed in crash in Hyde Park
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

The high school football playoffs have arrived. See the favorites, sleepers, and best first-round matchups.

Across all eight divisions, each of the 16 teams will be gunning for the ultimate prize: a trip to Gillette Stadium for the Super Bowl.
AS I SEE IT

Fair winds and fairways, with stunning views

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. This week, a dogleg of a detour to Ireland.
Forecast | Dave Epstein

A brisk Monday kicks off the week, but New England will welcome another big warmup on Election Day.

We're looking at a breezy Tuesday with highs in the 70s for this early November.
New storm threat in Caribbean poised to become Tropical Storm Rafael. Here’s what to know.
Opinion
Carine Hajjar

Are Sununu’s coattails long enough to pull Ayotte to victory for N.H. governor?

The N.H. governor's race is one of the closest in the country. Can Governor Chris Sununu make the difference?
EDITORIAL

Beacon Hill budgeting harms food assistance recipients
Chuck Wexler and Bruce D. Brown

How to protect the press and police this election

RENÉE GRAHAM

It’s not a bad sign for Harris that the race is so close

LETTERS

Ex-Red Sox Factor was the world champion Dodgers’ secret weapon

More recent News

concert review
Leon Bridges brought skill but a slightly subdued energy to Roadrunner
The singer is playing a two-night stand in Boston.

Archbishop Henning blesses married couples in first Sunday leading Boston archdiocese
It was a chance for Richard Henning to make a first impression in the early days of his tenure as Boston’s first new archbishop in more than 20 years.

Blaze burns through former Anthony’s Cummaquid Inn in Yarmouth Port, officials say

Videos and photos posted on social media showed massive orange flames and clouds of smoke billowing into the sky above the worn, wooden building, with firefighters monitoring and hosing down the remains of the structure.

A Vermont police sergeant is charged with aggravated assault in a shooting
Rutland City Police Sgt. Andrew Plemmons fired into a vehicle as the occupants tried to get away.

SUV crashes into Topsfield bakery, officials say
Photos posted on social media show a Subaru Forester with its front end lodged in the bake shop’s now-concave glass door, alongside cement blocks and wooden panels seemingly dislodged from the building’s exterior.

LOVE LETTERS
I don’t like kissing my husband
He’s a mouth-breather.

Recommended reads

Dr. Eli Newberger, pioneering physician in child abuse field who championed music’s power, dies at 83

“Eli’s impact on children’s welfare is significant,” said Randal Rucker, former chief executive of Family Service of Greater Boston.

As Republicans focus on voter fraud, a conservative Maine outlet enters the fray
A conservative news outlet in Maine alleged that six noncitizens were registered to vote. Election officials say they have yet to see any evidence that backs up the claims.

PODCAST | SAY MORE WITH SHIRLEY LEUNG
‘We just want to try to find the best person to take over’: What Wyc Grousbeck is looking for in a new Celtics owner
With the first round of bids due in the coming weeks, Grousbeck is hoping the new owner will agree to a “transition” period that allows him to remain at the helm over the next few years.

Harvard professors bash congressional report on antisemitism as ‘political hit job’
The 325-page report argues university leaders have failed to confront antisemitism on their campuses since the Hamas-led attack on Israel last fall.

Culture & Lifestyle

This year’s Boston Jewish Film Festival highlights stories ‘about different cultures coming together’

Want something perfect? ‘Go to Target,’ says potter Cynthia Curtis.

Free things to do this week: cider festival, barn dancing, and ping-pong for voters

Television loves a triple play

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

MARCELA GARCÍA

The untold story of Boston’s Dominican pride and the 2004 Red Sox

IDEAS | Rémy Furrer

A better way to map the election
RENÉE GRAHAM

It’s not a bad sign for Harris that the race is so close

EDITORIAL

Enrolling kids in college isn’t enough
JEFF JACOBY

What makes vote-buying wrong?
IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

Mass. elections chief says he expects 2024 turnout to surpass record-high 2020

Nearly 3.7 million people voted in the state during the 2020 presidential election when President Biden defeated former president Donald Trump’s bid to stay in the White House.
RI CRIME

Two men accused in ‘grandparent scams’ that targeted people in Rhode Island, Mass., and other states

The men are believed to have collected $230k from victims in "grandparent scams" across the country.

These N.H. voters both backed Nikki Haley. Now she’s with Harris, and he’s voting Trump.

Mirroring trends in the general electorate, women who voted for Nikki Haley appear more likely than their male counterparts to support Kamala Harris.
AS I SEE IT

Fair winds and fairways, with stunning views

“As I See It,” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld, brings the stories of New England to Globe readers. This week, a dogleg of a detour to Ireland.

Sports

Red Sox

Late Red Sox great Luis Tiant a candidate for Hall of Fame’s Classic Baseball Era ballot

Tiant, who died on Oct. 8, is one of the eight players who will be considered by the committee for election in 2025.
red sox

With baseball season over, here are the key events on the offseason calendar for the Red Sox

The important MLB business leading into 2025 includes the Winter Meetings and Hall of Fame balloting.
Red Sox

Red Sox exercise Rob Refsnyder’s option, keeping outfielder around for 2025

Refsnyder will return to Boston for a fourth season on a $2.1 million club option.
Celtics at Hawks | 7:45 p.m. (NBCSB, 98.5 FM)

Celtics at Hawks preview: Jaylen Brown is missing a second straight game, but will it matter in Atlanta?
patriots monday live

Patriots Monday live: Keep up with what Jerod Mayo, players say after New England’s seventh loss
RHODE MAP

🏀 Leave the politics until tomorrow. College basketball season is here.

Business

On Telegram, a violent preview of what may unfold on Election Day and after

More so than other social apps, Telegram is a prime organizing tool for extremists, who have a tendency to turn digital coordination into real-world action.

Many retailers offer ‘returnless refunds.’ Just don’t expect them to talk much about it.

It’s one of the most under-publicized policies of some of the biggest US retailers.
trendlines

America used to be able to solve economic problems. The next president better hope we can do it again.

Who’ll win? People are looking to financial markets, and Trump Media’s stock, for signs.
magazine
Globe Magazine

‘Fight Song’ was Rachel Platten’s breakout song. Then, she broke down.

Q&A

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

A workaholic’s guide to building a sense of self outside of professional achievement
Your Week Ahead

Five things to do around Boston, Nov. 4-10

metro

Tropical Storm Rafael is taking shape, could pose threat to Gulf Coast. Here’s what to know.

Bedford woman indicted on two counts of murder in the fatal shooting of her parents

🏀 Leave the politics until tomorrow. College basketball season is here.

sports

The high school football playoffs have arrived. See the favorites, sleepers, and best first-round matchups.

If the NFL season ended today, the Patriots would have the No. 1 pick in the draft

Bruins honor voice of a generation Jack Edwards

business

New York Times tech workers go on strike

Askew Bar to shut its doors: Another blow to Providence’s music scene

Housing is what Greater Boston needs, but construction has been slow. That could change soon.

politics

Trump campaigns in North Carolina; Harris to make four appearances in Pennsylvania

On Telegram, a violent preview of what may unfold on Election Day and after

Musk PAC tells Philadelphia judge the $1m sweepstakes winners are not chosen by chance

Nation

The man who took in orphaned Peanut the squirrel says it’s ‘surreal’ officials euthanized his pet

Local school staple ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ from 1939 hits the big screen nationwide

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies

World

Trial opens in France in the beheading of a teacher over prophet cartoons

Germany’s top diplomat in Kyiv as Ukraine girds for impact of US election on the war

South Korea and EU condemn North Korea’s reported troop dispatch to Russia

opinion

A better way to map the election

What makes vote-buying wrong?

It’s not a bad sign for Harris that the race is so close

lifestyle

Free things to do this week: cider festival, barn dancing, and ping-pong for voters

I don’t like kissing my husband

Crowds flock to tiny Massachusetts town to send off New York’s Rockefeller Christmas tree

food & dining

Askew Bar to shut its doors: Another blow to Providence’s music scene

Starbucks nixes upcharge for milk substitutes amid disappointing earnings

The Mighty Squirrel plans a Watertown taproom; imbibe Colonial cocktails at the InterContinental

travel

American Airlines’ new tactic to tackle ‘gate lice’ crowding may miss the mark

Christmas on the Cape: Skip the airport and head over the bridge for some festive fun

Holiday feasts and fanfare: New Orleans is always up for a party

Arts

Voting with your eyes: A new exhibition at the MFA looks at art and democracy

In Charles Atlas’s video art, the camera dances too

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

Books

Local school staple ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ from 1939 hits the big screen nationwide

Jodi Picoult’s novel ‘Nineteen Minutes’ was the most banned book in the 2023-24 school year

In Sara Daniele Rivera’s ‘Blue Mimes,’ poetry that moves, in both English and Spanish

Movies

This year’s Boston Jewish Film Festival highlights stories ‘about different cultures coming together’

Local school staple ‘Lost on a Mountain in Maine’ from 1939 hits the big screen nationwide

GlobeDocs viewers honor two local filmmakers with Audience Awards

Television

This week’s TV: ‘Yellowstone’ returns without its big name star

John Mulaney hosts ‘Saturday Night Live,’ Chappell Roan performs

In surprise ‘SNL’ appearance, Kamala Harris mocks Donald Trump

music

Leon Bridges brought skill but a slightly subdued energy to Roadrunner

Askew Bar to shut its doors: Another blow to Providence’s music scene

All the drama between rapper Megan Thee Stallion and her Maine Coon, explained

Theater/Dance

What makes Frankenstein’s Creature so monstrous, anyway?

Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou not in ‘& Juliet’?

Zarna Garg is on a mission — to ‘destroy’ at her Comics Come Home debut

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

Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with everyone from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, dies

Dr. Eli Newberger, pioneering physician in child abuse field who championed music’s power, dies at 83

Dub Jones, who scored 6 touchdowns for Browns in one game, dies at 99