Also: Mass. reaches 10,000 COVID deaths; ways to navigate Election Day stress
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 November 3, 2020
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| Good Morning Boston,
⛅ A slight chance of rain this morning, then partly sunny, with a high near 42.
It's showtime. Polls opened this morning at 7 a.m. and close tonight at 8 p.m. (That's when ballot drop boxes will close, too.) Massachusetts elections officials are expecting more than 1 million people to vote today and 2.3 million ballots have already been cast.
Reminder: We may not know who won the general election by tomorrow morning's newsletter – and that's OK. It means election officials are working hard to make sure all votes are accounted for. In six particularly key states — Arizona, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin — the margin of victory is expected to be slim, so it may be hard to know who won until their mail-in ballots are fully counted.
While we may not know all the outcomes right away, some election results will be rolling in as early as tonight. Here’s where you can find all our election coverage:
➡️ Head To WBUR.org: Hear live special election coverage from WBUR and NPR, and see live results of the U.S. presidential race, a breakdown of the balance of power in Congress and, of course, live results for the various contested statewide and local races in Massachusetts.
➡️ Mass. Election Map: We’ll provide live results in our election map of the presidential race in Massachusetts, as well as results for the state’s Senate race and two ballot measures. Bookmark this link for tonight (it's not live now, but will be by 7 p.m.)
➡️ When To Listen: Special coverage from WBUR and NPR begins at 7 p.m. WBUR’s Bob Oakes is hosting our local election coverage, and we'll stay with NPR for the national picture through at least 2 a.m. And of course, we’ll have full coverage and analysis on Wednesday’s Morning Edition beginning at 5 a.m. Here’s how to tune in.
P.S.– There will be a lot of information from a variety of sources coming at you tonight. An important thing to remember is not every newsroom relies on the AP to call races. However, WBUR does because of the AP's long track record and commitment to accuracy. That means we won't share results until they've been confirmed by the AP – even if other outlets are calling races. We'd rather be right than first. As for other information being shared online, here's a helpful guide to help you understand what disinformation can look like, and how to avoid being fooled. — Meagan McGinnes
@meaganmcginnes
newsletters@wbur.org
The Rundown 1. Election Night Viewer's Guide: Why You May Need To Be Patient
You're probably anxious about the results, but patience may truly be a virtue on election night. Here's how to approach the evening. Read more. | 
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2. Baker Imposes Mask, Stay-At-Home Advisory To Combat New Rise In COVID-19 Cases
Baker also said the state will impose a 9:30 p.m. end time for most activities at indoor recreational venues, including dining inside restaurants. The new restrictions will begin starting 12:01 a.m. Friday. Read more.
3. Brookline Educators Vote To Strike, Citing Health And Safety Concerns
The sticking point, according to union leaders, is over the district's social distancing policy. The strike is planned for today. Read more.
4. How An Abortion Fight In Supreme Court Could Threaten Birth Control, Too
Recognizing "fetal personhood" could outlaw not just abortion, without exceptions, but also things like in vitro fertilization and many forms of contraception, including some birth control pills, "morning after" pills, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) that some think could cause very early abortions by preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. Read more.
5. At Least 4 Killed By Gunman In Vienna, Austria, In 'Terror Attack'
At least four people were killed and 17 others wounded, seven with life-threatening injuries, in a shooting spree in the city center of Vienna, Austria, on Monday, before police shot and killed a gunman the country's interior minister described as an "Islamist terrorist." Read more.
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- Feeling Election Day stress? If you relax by watching movies, find solace in The Coolidge Corner Theatre’s Virtual Screening Room. It has just started streaming a new 4K restoration of Federico Fellini’s 1954 classic “La Strada.”
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- And for those who want a thought-provoking opinion piece on the magnitude of today: Read this. "Yesterday isn't gone," writes Julie Wittes Schlack in this commentary. "We have to vote like our collective future depends on it – because it does."
| | | | | | ELECTION 2020
A Quick Cheat Sheet For Massachusetts Voters In 2020 | | How To Deep-Six The Deep Fakes: Spotting Election Disinformation Online. Read more. 'We Don't Speculate': How AP Counts Votes And Calls Races. Read more. Your Election Day Care Package. Read more. | | | | | | | | What We're Reading |
- The Real Hunter Biden Story Everyone is Missing (Substack)
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- Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Gift to Her Son (Slate)
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- Coronavirus is Female — and Wow, is She Pissed (Medium)
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Eat Like A Journalist: 3 Election Night Pizza Recipes
For journalists, nothing says election night like newsroom pizza. But alas, many of us – like many of you – aren’t working from the office yet. So does that mean no pizza? Of course not! Here & Now resident chef Kathy Gunst shares dough recipes and topping ideas for your pies. |  | | | | Before you go: The Fribble is too big to fail. We must save the clown sundaes. | | | 😎 Forward to a friend. They can sign up here.
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