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Could we please end the narrative that the economy is hurting? That's what writer Rob Gavin asks as the latest edition of Trendlines dives into long-term unemployment trends. ? ?? Read it here, and subscribe for more business news.

What should voters know about the possible legalization of natural psychedelics in Massachusetts? Talked to?Boston.com?reporter?Abby Patkin?and?Boston Globe Media?addiction reporter Chris Serres, who helped break down Question 4 on the ballot. Video produced and edited by?Jenna Perlman?and?Prince Wang.

Join The Boston Globe and our partners for a day of programming addressing how companies are working to advance medicine and highlighting innovation across preclinical, clinical, and commercial developments. Featuring conversations around Alzheimer’s treatments, the next generation of vaccine development, advancements in organ transplantation, what’s next for AI in healthcare, and more. Register for free to attend in person at Big Night Live or stream virtually: https://trib.al/IAg8IHj Thank you to presenting sponsor Microsoft; supporting sponsors Biogen and Moderna; and education partner UMass Chan Medical School.

Uber and Lyft consider drivers to be independent contractors, but Question 3?on the Massachusetts ballot would create a new framework for drivers to unionize under state law. Boston Globe Media reporter Katie Johnston and I teamed up with Jenna Perlman to put together a video that breaks down what voters need to know about the ballot initiative ahead of Election Day ?? Video edited by Prince Wang.

On Boston Globe Today: ‘Tis the season for goblins, ghouls, and spine-chilling shows. If you’d rather have a scare on your couch instead of wading through the hordes of tourists in Salem, there’s no shortage of spooky series to check out. Living arts assistant digital editor Matt Juul runs down the shows to stream. Watch: https://trib.al/VTZ6ACF

If you’re feeling confused by political polling this year, you’re not alone. There are more polls than ever. And this year’s presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump is turning out to be among the closest in recent memory. Here’s what we know about polls, how much should you should pay attention to them, and the state of the presidential race.

It’s nearly impossible to talk about the state of education in Massachusetts without talking about MCAS exams. That’s why voters here in the 2024 election face a big choice on the ballot: Question 2. In a video for Boston Globe Media that combines my education reporting past with my audience role now, here’s a breakdown of the ballot question that seeks to eliminate the MCAS as a graduation requirement — and what a yes or no vote could mean.

On Boston Globe Today: After being called soft by coach Jerod Mayo, the Patriots fought hard against the Jets – and won. But, rookie quarterback Drake Maye went down in the process. Boston.com's Khari A. Thompson breaks down what happened and what's next. Watch: https://trib.al/xGgvd3Q

It may feel easy to think of our national debt as a “boy who cried wolf” situation. We’ve heard about a looming debt crisis for more than 30 years, and it never seems to come. But in today’s Trendlines, Rob Gavin reminds readers of a crucial part of the fable: The wolf eventually showed up. ?? Read more and subscribe to Trendlines.

Election Day is right around the corner. Massachusetts voters, do you know how you're voting on the five ballot questions? With help from Boston Globe Media reporters, I put together a series of videos on the ballot questions voters will need to decide on. Let's start with Question 1. Here's a breakdown. (For more information, check out the Globe's voter guide! https://trib.al/hGoKtuq)