Violence clouds the last day of campaigning before Sunday’s elections in Mexico Some 27 candidates, mostly running for mayor or town councils, have been killed so far this year. But criminals have taken to mass shootings rather than targeted attacks as they have in the past. Read more on NPR

Biden’s problems with younger voters are glaring, poll finds Younger voters have been a crucial voting bloc for Democrats, but President Biden is facing real challenges — and it’s part of why his race with former President Donald Trump is so tight. Read more on NPR

RFK’s voters know they’re not electing the next president. They’re with him anyway The winner of this year’s presidential race could be decided by who shows up to support independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. — and who that means they aren’t voting for. Read more on NPR

Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists, acquits 2 The convictions of the activists was the city’s biggest national security case to date under a law imposed by Beijing that has all but wiped out public dissent. Read more on NPR

Minnesota becomes the inaugural champion of the Professional Women’s Hockey League The trophy was presented to the team by tennis legend Billie Jean King, who is a founding advisory board member for the league, which currently has six teams. Read more on NPR