When do polls close in every state? Here’s a timeline The Associated Press can’t call any races until polls close in their respective state. Here’s a breakdown of when that will happen. Read more on NPR

How has the Electoral College survived, despite being perennially unpopular? Despite its substantial-sounding name, the Electoral College isn’t a permanent body: It’s more of a process. For decades, a majority of Americans have wanted it to be changed. Read more on NPR

Thousands of Pennsylvania voters have had their mail ballot applications challenged Thousands of last-minute challenges to voters’ mail ballot applications, along with baseless claims by former President Donald Trump, are adding pressure on Pennsylvania county officials. Read more on NPR

No more fluoride in the water? RFK Jr. wants that and Trump says it ‘sounds OK’ Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s claims about fluoride in the drinking water are linked to Cold War conspiracy theories about the substance. Read more on NPR

‘Divine Nine’ historically Black organizations hope efforts will turn out the vote With more than 2 million members, the “Divine Nine” organizations have launched many get-out-the-vote initiatives in this historic election involving one of their members, Vice President Harris. Read more on NPR

Impossible, you say? Try asking a toddler Green eggs and ham? Even toddlers know when an event appears to be impossible, not just improbable. Read more on NPR