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View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story October 19, 2020     Jobless Workers Built Up Some Savings. Then the $600 Checks Stopped. Anonymized bank data shows what happened next, as balances shrank and hopes dimmed for action from Washington. By Emily Badger and Quoctrung Bui     What Happens if Roe v. Wade Is Overturned? Abortion access would decline in large regions of the country, a new data analysis shows. By Quoctrung Bui, Claire Cain Miller and Margot Sanger-Katz Polling calm before the final debate. By Nate Cohn One of Trump’s better days, but look a little closer. By Nate Cohn The Battleground States Biden and Trump Need to Win 270 In this interactive diagram, try building your own coalition of states to see potential outcomes of the presidential race. By Josh Holder and Alexander Burns Monitoring the Coronavirus Outbreak in Metro Areas Across the U.S. In many places across the U.S., cases and deaths appear to have peaked or are starting to flatten. But there is a lot of regional variation. By The New York Times Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Feedback For suggestions on how we can improve this newsletter, write to theupshotnewsletter@nytimes.com. If you have a compelling data set you’d like us to pursue, send it to dear.upshot@nytimes.com. WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS     Covid in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count A detailed county map shows the extent of the coronavirus outbreak, with tables of the number of cases by county. By The New York Times The New York Times   Plan to Vote? Here’s What You’ll Want to Know Many rules have changed during the pandemic, so this interactive guide can help you ensure your vote is counted. By Maggie Astor, Isabella Grullón Paz, Gabriel Gianordoli, Denise Lu, Alicia Parlapiano, Matt Stevens and Eden Weingart     Flush With Cash, Biden Eclipses Trump in War for the Airwaves Joe Biden is vastly outspending President Trump in TV advertising, maintaining a nearly 2-to-1 advantage on the airwaves. By Nick Corasaniti, Weiyi Cai and Denise Lu IN CASE YOU MISSED IT     Alaska Is More Competitive, but Republicans Still Lead A fondness for minor-party candidates injects some uncertainty, making the state an unlikely late-stage battleground. By Nate Cohn     Monitoring the Coronavirus Outbreak in Metro Areas Across the U.S. In many places across the U.S., cases and deaths appear to have peaked or are starting to flatten. But there is a lot of regional variation. By The New York Times Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Like this email? Forward it to your friends, and let them know they can sign up here. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Upshot from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018