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The US Supreme Court has declined to hear Donald Trump's case challenging roughly 20,000 ballots in California, leaving a lower court ruling in place. The case stems from Trump campaign disputes over ballot counting practices in the state during recent elections. Observers are weighing what the refusal means for ongoing election-related litigation and future challenges to ballot procedures.

The US Supreme Court has declined to reinstate a Biden-era immigration regulation, leaving a lower-court decision in place. The move is a setback for the Biden administration's immigration agenda and keeps stricter policies in effect for now. Immigration advocates and critics alike are weighing in on what the refusal means for future policy.

Religion's long-term decline in participation and belief appears to have paused, according to an expert reviewing recent survey data. However, the expert cautions that the stabilization does not signal a religious revival, as the numbers show a leveling off rather than renewed growth in faith or church attendance.

The Toronto Blue Jays have declined their $8 million club option on outfielder Myles Straw, parting ways with the speed-and-defense specialist as the team reshapes its roster for the offseason. The move frees up payroll flexibility ahead of a busy winter in which Toronto is expected to pursue upgrades elsewhere on the roster.

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has declined to reconsider its decision in a solar energy dispute in Renville County. The ruling ends the latest challenge in the ongoing conflict over the project, which has drawn opposition from local residents and officials. Details of the underlying disagreement and next possible legal steps were not included in the initial reports.

The Bank of Japan has signaled that the country's declining population makes it increasingly difficult to achieve robust growth in overall consumer spending. The central bank's message suggests that weak aggregate consumption may not indicate deteriorating demand, but rather reflects long-term demographic constraints. The remarks add to ongoing debate about how Japan's aging society shapes monetary policy and economic outlook.

The US dollar declined ahead of the midterm elections, with oil prices also falling amid uncertainty over the vote's outcome. Meanwhile, bitcoin steadied following a major crypto exchange theft that had rattled markets. Traders are weighing political risk in Washington against continued volatility in digital assets.

A global study finds that parents' use of psychological control — tactics like guilt-tripping, shaming or withdrawing affection — typically decreases as adolescents get older, suggesting parents gradually loosen controlling behaviour as teens mature and seek independence. The research, reported by ColombiaOne, offers reassurance that such parenting pressures tend to ease over the teenage years rather than persist.