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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Today's Headlines
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Elections

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. Continue reading →

Immigration

As Election Day approaches, immigrant communities are on edge

Immigrants across the Boston area are feeling a visceral stress while the Trump campaign amps up anti-immigrant rhetoric. Continue reading →

Massachusetts

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. Continue reading →

Crime & Courts

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. Continue reading →

Elections

This N.H. district used to be a battleground. Here’s what its safe status could mean for House Democrats nationwide.

With President Biden at the top of the ticket, Chris Pappas, a Democrat, might have easily lost his seat. Now, the story has changed. Continue reading →

Boston Globe Today

Harris and Trump push for votes in unlikely places

WATCH: Both sides campaigned outside battleground states. National political reporter Sam Brodey analyzes why with political reporter James Pindell. Watch →

Could the Celtics leave TD Garden?

WATCH: A new owner could build a new arena. But would they? Business columnist and associate editor Shirley Leung unpacks the possibility. Watch →

What to watch this spooky season

WATCH: ‘Tis the season for goblins, ghouls, and spine-chilling shows. Living arts assistant digital editor Matt Juul runs down the shows to stream. Watch →

The Nation

Nation

EPA, just rebounding from Trump years, faces an uncertain future

The agency charged with protecting the environment faces more uncertainty than at any other time since its creation more than 50 years ago. Continue reading →

Nation

These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives.

A coastal flooding prevention project in New York City could be a model for communities along America's hurricane-battered coasts. Continue reading →

Elections

Elon Musk is the October surprise of the 2024 election

Rather than operate in the backroom, Musk has made himself the public face of Trump’s closing argument, one who can finance his own canvassing army, attract his own media attention, and stage rallies for Trump across the swing state of Pennsylvania. Continue reading →

The World

World

Putin launches drills of Russia’s nuclear forces simulating retaliatory strikes

Putin emphasized that Russia’s nuclear arsenal remains a “reliable guarantor of the country’s sovereignty and security.” Continue reading →

World

Hezbollah cleric Naim Qassem picked to lead the Lebanese militant group

The group said he would continue the former leader's policies “until victory is achieved.” Continue reading →

World

Israel hits Gaza town for third time in days, killing dozens, officials say

A US State Department spokesperson called the strike in Beit Lahia “a horrifying incident with a horrifying result” and noted that many of the children reportedly killed had probably fled strikes in other parts of Gaza. Continue reading →

Editorial & 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. Continue reading →

OPINION