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Tuesday, November 5, 2024
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Elections

‘The whole ball of wax.’ In final campaign stops, Trump, Harris make it clear that Pennsylvania is keystone to victory.

The rallies in Pennsylvania marked the end of an extraordinary campaign pitting the first former president convicted of felony crimes against an opponent who was a last-minute replacement at the top of the Democratic ticket. Continue reading →

Elections

In a heated election about American identity, the nation’s newest citizens offer a reminder of its soul and purpose

Above all, the election appears to be about bigger questions: What is America? What does it mean to be American? And what is America’s role in the world? Continue reading →

Politics

They both voted for Trump’s biggest GOP rival. Now he’s backing Trump and she’s with Harris.

Mirroring trends in the general electorate, women who voted for Nikki Haley appear more likely than their male counterparts to support Kamala Harris. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Quincy Jones, music titan behind ‘Thriller,’ ‘We Are the World,’ and Sinatra hits, dies

“The master orchestrator,” as Lionel Richie called him, helped a constellation of stars turn their talents into enduring hits. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Inside the MCAS showdown

WATCH: Voters will decide if the high school graduation should stay. Reporter Christopher Huffaker breaks down the decades-long debate. Watch →

Rideshare drivers push to unionize

WATCH: Reporters Katie Johnston and James Pindell dive into Ballot Question 3 and the message from both sides. Watch →

Shrooms for debate in Massachusetts

WATCH: Natural psychedelics could become legal in certain setting. Reporters Chris Serres and James Pindell unpack the division among mental health specialists. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

How Americans feel about the election: anxious and scared

In the American ideal, elections are moments of patriotism, a time for citizens to settle their differences at the ballot box, no matter how fiery the disagreements. Continue reading →

ANALYSIS

Abortion, a mechanic to upend the Senate, a state flag change, and banning pickleball — the other election contests around the nation that caught our eye

A look at some other items on the ballot you can add to your Election Day Bingo card. Continue reading →

Elections

Trump’s criminal cases hinge on outcome of Tuesday’s election

Trump’s criminal cases have often dominated his schedule, infuriating him at times, costing more than $100 million in legal bills for his staff. Continue reading →

The World

World

An angry Spain, still reeling from floods, faces more rain

Spain’s meteorological agency had recorded about 6 inches of rain by 11 a.m. in Barcelona and warned that the city could get another 5 inches later in the day. Continue reading →

World

Israeli strikes damage a major hospital in northern Gaza, officials say

Israeli bombardment damaged an already crippled major hospital in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday, injuring medical staff and patients, local officials said, a week after Israeli forces withdrew from the complex and detained dozens of people, including medical workers. Continue reading →

World

This retired general settled the 9/11 case. Then the defense secretary took charge.

Now, a judge must decide whether Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin acted properly when he overruled Susan Escallier's decision to support a plea agreement that would spare the life of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Continue reading →

Editorial & Opinion

OPINION

Does Wu’s tax rate plan show her resolve or stubbornness?

In what could be a Menino-like victory for Wu, there was barely any compromise on her end. Continue reading →

EDITORIAL

Let’s do this

Don’t forget to vote! And if you’re still undecided, here’s a recap of the Globe’s endorsements. Continue reading →

LETTERS

Right to drive should be based on ability, not age

My cognition and reaction time aren’t what they were 40 years ago. But when driving in my old age I’ve learned both patience and tolerance and I avoid distractions. Continue reading →

Metro

Massachusetts

Election Day is finally here in Boston and Mass. Here’s what you need to know.

Need help finding your polling place? Want a quick refresher on those buzzy statewide ballot questions? Still wondering who's running for president? We have you covered. Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

Money, Power, Inequality

Question 5 has put tipping culture in the spotlight. But few know its history is linked to slavery.

Tipping was used to help employers cut on labor costs and forgo paying newly freed people, scholars say. Continue reading →

Sports

CELTICS NOTEBOOK

Al Horford enjoying, thriving with lighter load in early going

Horford is pleased with the Celtics’ 6-1 record and Monday was their sixth road game in the first eight starts. Continue reading →

ON BASEBALL

Not the way Luis Tiant would want to get Hall call

Tiant died on Oct. 8 having missed on 21 previous chances to be inducted. Continue reading →

on hockey

Bruins coach Jim Montgomery turns to a ‘tough love’ approach, but it has risks

First Brad Marchand and now David Pastrnak have been on the receiving end of the coach's wrath as he tries to shake his team into shape. Continue reading →

Business

bold types

Tom Shields turns to AI to modernize the MRI experience

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of the movers and shakers on Boston's business scene. Continue reading →

Business

Forget polling: Here’s what Wall Street, betting markets, and economic models say about the election

Investors are betting on the election in venues such as the stock market, where Donald Trump's media company trades, but also in novel areas including “prediction markets.” Continue reading →

Housing

Housing construction around Boston has been sluggish. Here’s why that could change soon.

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

Obituaries

Obituaries

Quincy Jones, music titan behind ‘Thriller,’ ‘We Are the World,’ and Sinatra hits, dies

“The master orchestrator,” as Lionel Richie called him, helped a constellation of stars turn their talents into enduring hits. Continue reading →

Obituaries

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

Playing in an innovative offensive scheme devised by Paul Brown, founder and coach of the Browns, Mr. Jones was a double threat at running and receiving. Continue reading →

Obituaries

Steve Mariotti, whose trauma led him to help youths at risk, dies at 71

Mr. Mariotti believed that imparting business basics to poor, mostly minority students who saw no connection between school and the quality of their lives could help them develop an interest in math and writing, improve their behavior, and instill a belief in themselves and a hope for the future. Continue reading →

Arts & Lifestyle

LOVE LETTERS

I don’t like kissing my husband

He’s a mouth-breather. Continue reading →

tv critic's corner

‘The Penguin’ may star Colin Farrell, but Cristin Milioti is making it her own

The show doesn't need Batman to deliver some deeply compelling drama. Continue reading →

music review

Leon Bridges brought skill but a slightly subdued energy to Roadrunner

The singer is playing a two-night stand in Boston. Continue reading →