Good evening. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.
Harris and Trump hold splashy events away from swing statesThe race for president is deadlocked, according to The Times's final poll before Election Day. And the winner will very likely be decided in one of the seven battleground states where neither candidate holds a clear edge. But instead of making another appearance in Wisconsin or Pennsylvania, Kamala Harris is spending the evening in Texas. The Harris campaign does not think she stands a chance of winning the state. Instead, Harris is hoping that her event, where she will be joined by Beyoncé and Willie Nelson, will transcend traditional politics. Her aides expect moments of the rally, which is focused on abortion rights, to deliver the sort of viral content that can cut through a cluttered media environment. It's a distinctly modern strategy that acknowledges that many voters experience politics mostly online. It's also a way for the candidates to remain in the public eye despite the absence of another presidential debate. Donald Trump is doing something similar. He also visited Texas today to appear on Joe Rogan's incredibly popular podcast. And he is holding a rally on Sunday at Madison Square Garden in New York, a state his campaign acknowledges will vote for Harris. More from the campaign trail:
Israel pounded Gaza and Lebanon with airstrikesIsraeli strikes today in Gaza left dozens dead and cut off communications between the outside world and one of the last functioning hospitals in the enclave's north, according to local authorities and the World Health Organization. Israel also launched a barrage of airstrikes across a broad area of Lebanon, from the Syrian border to Beirut. The Israeli military said five of its soldiers were killed amid clashes with Hezbollah fighters. In related news, Israel is planning a retaliatory attack against Iran. It has many world leaders on edge.
Biden called Indian boarding schools 'a sin on our soul'President Biden visited a Native American reservation today for his first time as president to apologize on behalf of the federal government. For generations, the U.S. took Indigenous children away from their families and put them in boarding schools meant to strip them of their culture, history and language. Many faced abuse and neglect that led in some cases to their deaths. "I formally apologize," Biden said. "It's long overdue." For more, here's a breakdown of the Native American boarding school program, which operated for more than 150 years and involved hundreds of institutions.
The C.D.C. lowered the age for the pneumonia vaccineAdults 50 and over should be vaccinated against a type of bacteria that causes pneumonia and other illnesses, the C.D.C. said. The agency had previously recommended starting at 65. The move comes as rates of infection have been rising, including in adults under 65. One dose is typically enough for lifelong protection, but only about a quarter of adults have reported getting the vaccine. In other health news, tests can check for both Covid and the flu. More top news
Baseball gets its star momentTonight, the Yankees and Dodgers will play the first game of a World Series that many fans have only dreamed about. It's not just New York vs. Los Angeles, or East vs. West. It's also a battle between two baseball Goliaths; a matchup of Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, the sport's brightest stars; and a resumption of the most storied World Series rivalry in history after a 43-year hiatus.
A vivid portrait of a papal electionEdward Berger's "Conclave," in theaters today, is not the first big screen depiction of the "ancient" and highly secretive process of electing a new pope. But the film, starring Ralph Fiennes, may be the first to take so much care with the liturgical details. Berger consulted with several cardinals, and the production team even painstakingly recreated the Sistine Chapel. Our critic Manohla Dargis wrote that the film is dominated by incredible performances, particularly from Fiennes, but also by Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and others. We asked Berger to narrate an important scene.
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Cook: The secret ingredient that every chili needs is probably in your pantry. Watch: Here are the new movies that have our critics talking. Read: "Don't Be a Stranger" is one of the seven new books we recommend this week. Adapt: A guest room can also be a working study. Here's how to set it up. Exercise: Try this 20-minute workout to keep your body limber. Compete: Take this week's news quiz. Play: Here are today's Spelling Bee, Wordle and Mini Crossword. Find all of our games here.
Keep that jack-o'-lantern grinningNothing represents Halloween quite like jack-o'-lanterns. And yet, most people, myself included, have been carving them wrong all along. Pumpkin experts we spoke to insisted: Never carve a jack-o'-lantern from the top. The stem, which many people sever in order to scoop out the gourd's seeds and strands, is crucial if you want your jack-o'-lantern to retain its structure for more than a couple of days. My colleagues at Wirecutter also recommend washing your pumpkin before carving it. Have a spooky weekend. Thanks for reading. I'll be back on Monday. — Matthew Kirsten Luce was our photo editor today. We welcome your feedback. Write to us at evening@nytimes.com.
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