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Election countdown: 2 days

JD Vance calls Kamala Harris ‘trash’ at last-minute N.H. rally
The Republican vice presidential nominee told attendees he believes voters will “turn New Hampshire red” on Tuesday, and that the Trump campaign is “expanding the map” and “bringing new voters in.”

Live Updates

National Election Day forecast: Will Mother Nature tip the scales?
Bad weather has been known to disrupt some key elections, but can a rainy forecast in a couple of swing states help decide this presidential race?

In Governor’s Council races, voters could make history by electing first women of color

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

FCC Commissioner accuses Kamala Harris’ SNL appearance of dodging equal time rule

Voter Resources

Titans 20, Patriots 17 (OT)

Dan Shaughnessy

Love or hate the Drake, you will always remember Maye’s Music City Miracle — and he looks like the real deal

When Patriot Nation looks back on this day, they will gush about Maye’s mad scramble to keep the last play of regulation alive.

The Patriots looked like an elite rushing team early in the season. What happened?

Between the Hashmarks

‘When we give Drake time, good things happen’: A look at the Patriots’ crazy game-tying play

‘Just a dumb decision.’ Here’s what Patriots QB Drake Maye said about OT loss to Titans, late-game rollercoaster

Bruins 2, Kraken 0

Bruins post second straight shutout, this time denying Kraken with David Pastrnak benched for third period

Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves as the Bruins followed up Saturday's shutout in Philadelphia with another at home.
Bruins honor voice of a generation Jack Edwards

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.

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.

North toward hope

He migrated to Massachusetts in search of stability. Now, he’s homeless.

In a collision of two huge challenges facing Massachusetts, newly arrived migrants are struggling to find scarce housing.
Read more from the series North Toward Hope

Despite progress against wildfires, state warns blazes could continue for weeks

As of Saturday night, there were 106 brush and wildland fires reported over the previous week.
Here's where active fires are now in Mass.

The US is awash in subterranean lithium. This startup wants to get it out.

In Medford, a startup called Lithios says it’s creating a clean and relatively cheap way to access vast amounts of lithium that’s presently sloshing around in briny water beneath the southern United States.

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.

Massachusetts correction officer arrested on charges of smuggling drugs into facility
Roxsandra Wright was taken into custody on a felony warrant issued by the Ayer District Court for delivering contraband to a prisoner.

All the drama between rapper Megan Thee Stallion and her Maine Coon, explained
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion is no stranger to successfully battling it out with other artists in cyphers or public rap beefs, but it seems she may have finally met her match with her cat.

What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain
In the blink of an eye, the muddy water covered roads, railways and entered houses and businesses in towns and villages on the southern outskirts of Valencia. Here are a few things to know about Spain’s deadliest storm in living memory.

Still wrecked from past Israeli raids, hospitals in northern Gaza come under attack again

Severe storms hit Oklahoma, causing injuries and leaving thousands without power

LOVE LETTERS

I don’t like kissing my husband

He’s a mouth-breather.

Wilyer Abreu becomes first Red Sox rookie to win a Gold Glove in 49 years

Lexington native and Boston College product Sal Frelick wins the NL Gold Glove in right field for the Brewers, while Braves starter Chris Sale claimed his first defensive award.

MIAA football playoffs: See the seeds and matchups for all eight divisions

St. John's Prep (Division 1), Catholic Memorial (D2), Reading (D3), Duxbury (7-1), Shawsheen (D5), Hudson (D6), Uxbridge (D7), and Randolph (D8) earned top seeds in 128-team field.
Harris Vs. Trump on Key Issues

From Israel to crypto, Trump takes a transactional approach to issues

In talking about ‘freedom,’ Harris hopes she has a winning message on guns

Trump and Harris both support a bigger child tax credit. But which families should get it?

Trump and Harris embody a stark partisan divide on fighting poverty

Opinion
MARCELA GARCÍA

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

A new Globe mini documentary tells the story of how Pedro, Manny, and Big Papi changed Boston
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?

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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.

Firefighters rescue a dog and four cats from a house fire in Westborough
Fire crews entered a single-family home at 3 Fisher St. in Westborough and rescued one dog and four cats, officials said.

Five New Bedford bridges are getting makeovers as part of $378 million rehabilitation project
The Route I-195 to Route 18 interchange rehabilitation project will take around six years to complete. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring.

Motorcyclist dies after crash with pickup truck in Bellingham, police say

An initial investigation indicated speed may have been a factor in the crash, police said.

Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands and Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya are crowned at the New York City Marathon
The top Americans finished sixth in both races: Conner Mantz led the men and Sara Vaughn the women.

Luke Kornet flourishing in larger frontcourt role for Celtics
Kornet has flourished in his increased role with Al Horford playing limited minutes early and Kristaps Porzingis out until likely December following ankle surgery.

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News Analysis

Ahead of unprecedented election, looking for lessons in America’s past

Perhaps only twice have Americans experienced anything like this: once at the precipice of civil war at home, the other time over a proxy war 8,000 miles away.

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.

REDDIT AMA
‘If any of these questions pass, how and when do they go into effect?’ and other questions about the 2024 statewide ballot initiatives answered
Globe reporters hosted an Ask Me Anything session on Reddit earlier this week that was focused on the five statewide ballot questions Massachusetts residents will be voting on this Tuesday.

In N.H., debate rages over the future of a tax that lawmakers have already killed
New Hampshire’s interest and dividends tax is set to be phased out at the end of this year. But it is a topic in the governor's race in the state.

Culture & Lifestyle

‘The reckoning is still ongoing’: Cillian Murphy on the Catholic Church, complicity, and his new Irish drama

Their love story begins at the Arthur Fiedler Footbridge

Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and other ‘Avengers’ stars assemble for Kamala Harris endorsement video

Jimmy Kimmel let Trump make the argument against himself in his own words

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

Alan Wirzbicki

Someone needs to shake up Beacon Hill

David Scharfenberg

Voters should choose Dylan Fernandes for state Senate

Anita Hill and Daniel Thomas Kryder

Voters can show their commitment to ending gender-based violence

MARCELA GARCÍA

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

IDEAS | DAVID SCHARFENBERG

Election forecasts are sophisticated — and possibly meaningless

IDEAS

Blueprints for a new downtown Boston

Metro

POLITICS

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

The Republican vice presidential nominee told attendees he believes voters will “turn New Hampshire red” on Tuesday, and that the Trump campaign is “expanding the map” and “bringing new voters in.”
GLOBE RI + RI PBS

Podcast: Maribeth Calabro is the new president of R.I.’s largest teachers union

In an interview with R.I. PBS Weekly and the Rhode Island Report podcast, Calabro discussed the Providence schools financial crisis, her early thoughts on the 2026 governor’s race, and this year’s RICAS scores.

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.

Firefighters rescue a dog and four cats from a house fire in Westborough

Fire crews entered a single-family home at 3 Fisher St. in Westborough and rescued one dog and four cats, officials said.

Sports

RED SOX

Wilyer Abreu becomes first Red Sox rookie to win a Gold Glove in 49 years

Lexington native and Boston College product Sal Frelick wins the NL Gold Glove in right field for the Brewers, while Braves starter Chris Sale claimed his first defensive award.
CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Luke Kornet flourishing in larger frontcourt role for Celtics

Kornet has flourished in his increased role with Al Horford playing limited minutes early and Kristaps Porzingis out until likely December following ankle surgery.
Bruins 2, Kraken 0

Bruins post second straight shutout, this time denying Kraken with David Pastrnak benched for third period

Jeremy Swayman made 23 saves as the Bruins followed up Saturday's shutout in Philadelphia with another at home.
BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Bruins honor voice of a generation Jack Edwards

Patriots

Rookie report: Not many highlights aside from Drake Maye

MIAA NORTH SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP

With Isabela Teixeira paving the way, Acton-Boxborough girls swim to North sectional crown

Business

The US is awash in subterranean lithium. This startup wants to get it out.

In Medford, a startup called Lithios says it’s creating a clean and relatively cheap way to access vast amounts of lithium that’s presently sloshing around in briny water beneath the southern United States.
North toward hope

He migrated to Massachusetts in search of stability. Now, he’s homeless.

In a collision of two huge challenges facing Massachusetts, newly arrived migrants are struggling to find scarce housing.
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

Harris and Trump focus on Sunbelt states during final weekend push for votes

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

Dinner with Cupid

Blind date: ‘I had accidentally gotten off at the wrong T stop’

metro

Firefighters rescue a dog and four cats from a house fire in Westborough

Despite progress against wildfires, state warns blazes could continue for weeks

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

sports

Aubrie Letourneau guides Old Rochester girls’ volleyball to Division 3 first-round sweep

Lions top Packers, keep up one of the best starts in franchise history

Will McKnight on the spot to power Acton-Boxborough boys’ soccer to Division 1 preliminary victory

business

TGI Fridays files for bankruptcy protection as sit-down restaurant struggles continue

In N.H., debate rages over the future of a tax that lawmakers have already killed

As Republicans focus on voter fraud, a conservative Maine outlet enters the fray

politics

Candidates are on the home stretch, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday

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

FCC Commissioner accuses Kamala Harris’ SNL appearance of dodging equal time rule

Nation

Trump talks about reporters being shot and says he shouldn’t have left White House after 2020 loss

Weary, troubled, and nervous: Americans flood the early vote

Harris joins ‘SNL’ for a pep talk with Maya Rudolph

World

Israel says it carried out ground raid into Syria, seizing a Syrian citizen connected to Iran

US says Iranian American held in Iran as tensions high following Israeli attack on country

Israelis and Palestinians find little hope in divisive US election

opinion

Readers see red over Sununu’s support of Trump

Some final MCAS keywords: equity, inequality, standards, teaching

Voters can show their commitment to ending gender-based violence

lifestyle

I don’t like kissing my husband

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

What’s your take on friendship after this breakup?

food & dining

Starbucks nixes upcharge for milk substitutes amid disappointing earnings

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

Iggy’s Bread opens a croissant café with no signage, but plenty of good vibes

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

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

Local bestsellers for the week ended Oct. 27

Movies

GlobeDocs viewers honor two local filmmakers with Audience Awards

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

Paul Morrissey, Andy Warhol’s cinematic collaborator, dies at 86

Television

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

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

Television loves a triple play

music

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

Don’t expect Jakob Dylan to start tweeting any time soon

For 1,400 lucky fans, a surprise Tyler, The Creator performance was a rare treat

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

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

Paul Morrissey, Andy Warhol’s cinematic collaborator, dies at 86