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Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal (STF) has imposed a $1.42 million fine on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) for failing to provide personal data on conservative journalist Allan Dos Santos. STF Minister Alexandre de Moraes levied the fine after the platform refused to comply with a court order demanding user information as part of an investigation into alleged “anti-democratic digital militias.”

A recent study by the conservative Yankee Institute reports that Connecticut has allocated $1.3 billion in taxpayer funds to support approximately 225,000 illegal migrants residing in the state. This expenditure equates to nearly $340 for each of the state's 3.68 million residents. The funds cover services such as medical care, education, in-state tuition, incarceration, and welfare benefits.

Hooters of America is reportedly preparing to file for bankruptcy within the next two months due to declining foot traffic and financial strain. The company is collaborating with law firm Ropes & Gray and turnaround consultants Accordion Partners to restructure its operations and address its debt burden. Several creditors have also sought advice from investment bank Houlihan Lokey. While no final decision has been made, a Chapter 11 filing could occur soon.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an inquiry on big tech censorship, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson announced.

Attorney General Pam Bondi revealed the files relating to Jeffrey Epstein are sitting on her desk alongside those for the Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King assassinations.

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley has been removed from her position by Mayor Karen Bass.

A 74-year-old woman was arrested after peacefully standing outside an abortion clinic in Scotland.

Commerce Department Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed on Fox News that President Donald Trump has a goal to abolish the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and "let all the outsiders pay."

Daniel Penny received the Semper Fidelis achievement for the Marine Corps League at an Iwo Jima Day event on Wednesday.

Citigroup has walked back its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, becoming the latest financial entity to do so.