Today's Headlines: Harris and Trump Battle to the Wire in Swing States, Times/Siena Polls Find

After Spain's Floods, a Surge of Volunteers, and of Rage

View in browser November 4, 2024, 4:00 a.m. Eastern time Top News Harris and Trump Battle to the Wire in Swing States, Times/Siena Polls Find Donald J. Trump has improved his standing in Pennsylvania even as late-deciding voters appear to be breaking for Kamala Harris. After Spain's Floods, a Surge of Volunteers, and of Rage As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 214 people dead, thousands have flocked to devastated areas to help. Anger toward public officials is growing. In Louisville, Relief and Regret After Ex-Officer's Conviction in Breonna Taylor Case After a jury found that a former police detective used excessive force in the 2020 raid that killed Ms. Taylor, residents expressed both hope for police reform and reservations about the verdict. Editors' Picks How Four Posts on Instagram Destroyed Her Life On Oct. 7, an Israeli college student opened her phone. What she did next landed her in prison. Opinion | Our 61 Focus Groups Make Me Think Trump Has a Good Chance of Winning What we learned from interviewing nearly 700 Americans over nearly three years. Today's Videos Video | New Yorkers Celebrate the 53rd New York City Marathon Hundreds of thousands turned out across New York City to cheer on marathon participants. Video | Three Questions About Election Results Why might election results take so long? And how can a candidate lose an early lead? Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter covering voting, has some answers. World U.S. Confirms Reports That Iran Arrested an Iranian-American Citizen Rights groups said that Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, was recently arrested in Iran, although the State Department did not confirm that he was the person detained. Thousands of Children in Gaza Get 2nd Dose of Polio Vaccine Aid agencies said that children in some areas of northern Gaza where Israel is mounting an offensive against Hamas will miss the doses, compromising the effectiveness of the campaign. Pro-West Leader Wins High-Stakes Vote in Former Soviet Republic The president of Moldova, Maia Sandu, won re-election on Sunday against a rival candidate she had denounced as "Moscow's man." See more world news U.S. Weary, Troubled and Nervous: Americans Flood the Early Vote Nearly 75 million people have cast early ballots, making their voices heard amid worry about the process, the outcome and democracy itself. This Overlooked Michigan County Gets the Political Spotlight Every 4 Years As Election Day nears, both campaigns have poured time and energy into Saginaw County, which voted for Donald Trump in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020. Crime Has Been a Big Talking Point. How Does It Look in Battleground States? Even as violence crime rates fall, Republicans have sought to tie murders and drug overdoses to migrants. Here's a rundown of crime rates in swing states. See more U.S. news Politics A Vivid Trump-Harris Contrast in the Campaign's Grueling Final Days As Kamala Harris visited a church in Detroit on the last Sunday of the campaign, Donald J. Trump told supporters that he "shouldn't have left" the White House after the 2020 election. Trump Promises to Bring About a New Era of Christian Power The Republican presidential nominee has pledged enhanced access to the White House. "It will be directly into the Oval Office — and me." Harris Appeals to Latino Pride, and Anger at Trump, in Final Push Kamala Harris is hoping that backlash to the bigotry at the Madison Square Garden rally will blunt Donald Trump's appeal with a critical group of voters. See more political news Business Berkshire Continues Retreat From Stocks The conglomerate reported on Saturday that it had cut its holdings in Apple and Bank of America and increased its cash to a record high in the third quarter. Trump Is Betting Big on Musk's Swing-State Moonshot The candidate is leaning on an unusual canvassing effort funded by Elon Musk. If successful, it could usher in a new era when billionaires dominate ground campaigns. Fears of Civil Unrest Stalk the Markets Wall Street advisers say investors are increasingly anxious about the possibility of election-related violence. See more business news Technology How Elon Musk's Own Account Dominates X The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election. No, vote spikes on election night do not indicate voter fraud. The false claim, which has circulated in recent elections, is based on a misunderstanding of how votes are collected and reported. See more technology news Sports Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui Win New York City Marathon A riveting competition ended with one-on-one clashes in both the men's and women's races, and with three Kenyans on the women's podium. Romanchuk and Scaroni Win Wheelchair Races in Sweep for Americans Romanchuk used a late sprint to win his third New York City Marathon, while Scaroni led from start to finish. In an Internment Camp, All They Had Was Baseball. A New Generation Is Back to Play. As Shohei Ohtani played in the World Series, Japanese American ballplayers gathered in Manzanar for the first baseball games in the internment camp since World War II. See more sports news Arts Live From New York, It's Kamala Harris on 'SNL' The vice president made a brief appearance on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend. How 'Yellowstone' Captured America As the wildly popular TV western prepares to air its final episodes, we look at four ways it seized the country's attention. It Started With a Family Tree. It Became 'a Memorial to Everything.' A search for his origins led Archie Moore to the farthest corners of Australia's history and the Golden Lion prize at the Venice Biennale. See more arts news New York The New York City Marathon, in Photos New York Times photographers captured scenes of today's race across the city. Here are some of their photos. An 'S.N.L.' Sketch Gives Harvey Epstein His 15 Minutes of Fame Mr. Epstein, a state assemblyman who is running for New York City Council, had no idea he would be the subject of a skit watched by millions. Adams Issues Drought Watch for New York City as Dry Weather Persists The measure, announced by the mayor on Saturday, does not impose restrictions on New Yorkers, but officials are urging residents to use less water. See more New York news Media & Advertising How a 178-Year-Old Magazine Stays Relevant, One Instagram Post at a Time Stellene Volandes has brought new life to Town & Country, with snappy cover lines and an active social media presence. Could she be the next Anna Wintour? Investigation of MrBeast's Company Finds No Evidence of Sexual Misconduct An independent law firm led the investigation after allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against Ava Tyson, a collaborator with the YouTube star MrBeast. Bookstores Are Setting Up Readers on 'Blind Dates' With Books Bookstores say customers love "Blind Date With a Book," which masks a book's real cover and lets readers discover what's inside. See more media & advertising news Real Estate Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination After a white appraiser slashed the value of a Black woman's duplex, the Justice Department sued all involved in the assessment, including the nation's largest lender. This 300-Square-Foot Cabin Can Stretch to 500, Solarium Included Post-pandemic, a lawyer decided she wanted a new life raising sheep. She bought land in Vermont and hired a Dutch designer to build her a shape-shifting home. An Apartment Fit for a Princess, President and Childhood Imagination A descendant of the Brothers Grimm and his husband are selling their apartment in the Carlyle on the Upper East Side. See more real estate news Fashion & Style 9 Memorable Looks at the New York City Marathon Form versus function can be debated another time as these marathoners made sure they looked good while they were running hard. A Shirt With a Choke Hold on the Political Moment The tie-front shirts serve as a reminder that no matter how far women have come, it's not nearly as far as they think. Charli XCX, Leonardo DiCaprio and Colman Domingo Turn Out for the LACMA Gala Hollywood stars mingled with artists for a benefit honoring the artist Simone Leigh and the filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. See more fashion news Obituaries Alan Rachins, 'L.A. Law' and 'Dharma & Greg' Actor, Dies at 82 He became recognizable as a performer whose specialty was difficult men, in both absurd comedies and tense dramas. Joey Jay, First Little Leaguer to Get to the Majors, Dies at 89 A pitcher who won 99 games in 13 seasons, he played for the Braves and the Reds. But when he retired, he never looked back. See more Obituaries Opinion Ezra Klein There's Something Very Different About Harris vs. Trump There's something very different about Harris vs. Trump. Ross Douthat, David French and Bret Stephens A Second Trump Term? Three Conservative Columnists Unpack What Could Happen. What will happen after Tuesday to Trumpism and the G.O.P. if Donald Trump wins — or loses? David French There Will Always Be a Trump. That's Only Part of the Problem. The question is how to keep him — and those like him — in check. Katherine Miller Where Do Nikki Haley Voters Turn? The Haley voters who cast ballots for Harris are a new kind of conservative voter. Guest Essay How Power Shoulders Tell a Story of This Campaign Padded shoulders originated in military and hunting attire. But they've come to communicate so much more, creating a silhouette embraced by both candidates. Guest Essay Women Are Dying in Post-Roe America, and Your Vote Matters Access to basic women's health care is under threat on Election Day. Guest Essay Free Your Mind. The Election Will Follow. It is essential to carve out space for other things Guest Essay Want to Make Sense of the Chaos on Election Night? Here Are the House Races I'm Watching. Key districts will give us clues for how the election is going. They may also answer some of the big demographic questions looming over U.S. politics. See more Opinion Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines from The New York Times. 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