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Trump administration brings California ballot fight to Supreme Court

• The administration sought to set aside ballots linked to more than 20,000 voters it suspected were non-citizens.
• California challenged the list’s reliability and the proposed ballot procedure.
• The Supreme Court rejected the emergency request on the eve of the election.

The Trump administration asked the US Supreme Court on Monday, 2 November, to intervene in a dispute over California’s postal ballots on the eve of the midterm elections. The Justice Department wanted election officials to set aside ballots from more than 20,000 registered voters whom federal officials described…

Asus ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro Review: Welcome to Wi-Fi 8

• Asus’s Wi-Fi 8 router is powerful but aimed at early adopters.
• It costs $900 and Wi-Fi 8 devices are not yet available.
• Tests reached 3Gbps nearby and 350Mbps across a garden.

Asus’s ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Pro offers an early look at Wi-Fi 8, with strong speeds, extensive connectivity and stable performance in testing. The standard is still in draft form and compatible devices have yet to arrive, so the review sees little reason for most people to upgrade now.…

Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May Honor Belleville Three ‘Brother’ Juan Atkins

• Juan Atkins died aged 64.
• Saunderson and May remembered their fellow techno pioneer.
• No official cause of death has been announced.

Detroit techno pioneers Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May have paid tribute to Juan Atkins, their friend and fellow member of the Belleville Three, after his death aged 64. Their recollections underline Atkins’ influence on the development of Detroit techno and on the musicians who followed. Atkins was found…

Best Home Audio Gifts to Shop From Google & Marshall at Best Buy

• Best Buy features Google and Marshall audio gifts.
• Prices start at $99.99.
• Marshall headphones are discounted to $199.99.

Best Buy is promoting holiday audio gifts from Google and Marshall, with products available in its US stores and online. The selection includes a Google smart speaker with Gemini AI and several Marshall speakers and headphones, offering options for smart-home use, portable listening and noise cancellation. Prices range…

Blackpool delays groyne plans as Barnsley women’s service faces closure

The RNLI raised safety concerns over 17 rocky groynes, while Resolute Women’s Centre says its Lotus drop-in service may shut without £20,000. Conservationists welcomed a ban on lead ammunition across Great Britain.

Thriller ‘Games We Play’, With ‘Riverdale’ Star Casey Cott, Heads To AFM & Gets North American Release

• Vertical will release the thriller in North America on 4 December 2026.
• Casey Cott stars alongside Margot Pitts.
• The story centres on a weekend getaway that turns into a sinister game.

Blue Fox Entertainment has acquired international rights to Games We Play, a psychological thriller starring Casey Cott, while Vertical has taken North American rights. Vertical plans a limited cinema and video-on-demand release on 4 December 2026, and Blue Fox will present the film to international buyers at the…

Can Alcaraz’s ex-coach help Shelton challenge his former protege?

• Ferrero joins Shelton’s coaching team.
• Shelton reached this year’s US Open final.
• The partnership aims to sharpen his consistency and tactics.

Juan Carlos Ferrero, who coached Carlos Alcaraz to six Grand Slam titles, is joining Ben Shelton’s team to help the American challenge the sport’s leading players. Shelton brings considerable power and athleticism, but the partnership is intended to improve his consistency, tactics and composure in key moments. The…

These $500 Adidas Sneakers Just Won the New York City Marathon

• Chepkirui won New York in Adidas’s $500 racing shoe.
• The 97-gram model has featured in eight major wins this year.
• Almgren took the men’s title wearing Nike’s upcoming Apex.

Kenyan runner Sheila Chepkirui won the women’s race at the 2026 New York City Marathon in Adidas’s $500 Adizero Adios Pro Evo 3. Her victory adds to the shoe’s strong record in elite competition and highlights the growing role of advanced running footwear in major races. Chepkirui completed…