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Federal courts have rejected the Justice Department’s emergency requests to force California to separate roughly 20,000 mail ballots the administration says are tied to likely non‑citizens. Lower courts and the 9th Circuit have flagged unreliable data and the risk of disenfranchising lawful voters as voting has already been processing across the state ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
Seattle’s defense stifles Kansas City, holding them to 213 total yards and three points as Jaxon Smith-Njigba logs 150 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sam Darnold shines with 257 passing yards, while Kenneth Walker III is held to 36 rushing yards in a statement win for Seattle.
Jay-Z has been announced as the halftime show headliner for the Feb. 14 Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood. Roc Nation continues its collaboration with the NFL to curate entertainment for the event, following years of speculation and previous performances by major artists.
Ars Technica reports on a former Rockstar director warning that AI-assisted decompilation could push Rockstar to accelerate a PC release for GTA VI. Meanwhile, a separate piece notes fans upscaling PS5 footage with DLSS 5-like tech demonstrates rapid tech convergence, with a PC port reportedly eyed for early 2027.
The Giants have moved to 5-2-1 on the season after a dramatic win at Philadelphia. J.J. McCarthy left with a hip injury but has returned to lead a late scoring drive. Backup Jameis Winston stepped in briefly, and Darnell Mooney surfaced with key receptions to fuel the scoring drive.
Patrick Mahomes has led Kansas City to a 35-12 win over the Jets, overcoming a scary elbow hit that forced him to briefly leave the field. He has returned to finish the game, and team doctors have ruled no major injury after early tests. The Chiefs look to a tougher schedule ahead.