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A new migration report reveals that Illinois continues to see an exodus of residents, ranking second in the nation for outbound moves in 2024, behind only California. The North American Van Lines Annual Migration Report found that 60% of moves in Illinois were outbound, with just 40% inbound, continuing a long-term trend of population decline in the state.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that eight Venezuelan nationals were arrested in Tennessee and charged in connection with a transnational human trafficking and prostitution ring. Prosecutors say the suspects operated out of Memphis, Tennessee, bringing women into the U.S. illegally and forcing them into prostitution.

Disney is facing internal turmoil as CEO Bob Iger’s recent moves to align with President Donald Trump’s policies have left employees frustrated and uncertain about the company’s direction. Senior staffers reportedly voiced their concerns to Deadline, questioning whether Disney’s latest decisions are aimed at appeasing conservatives.

The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) has confirmed that controversial transgender runner Sadie Schreiner will no longer compete for the school following President Donald Trump’s executive order banning trans athletes from women’s sports. The NCAA has also updated its rules to align with the president’s policy.

Senior Trump administration officials confirmed that President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will engage in discussions on Thursday covering defense, energy, infrastructure, trade, and regional partnerships.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced plans to rescind $20 billion in clean energy grants previously awarded under the Biden administration's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) conducted a live webinar titled "Know Your Rights With ICE," aimed at informing migrants in her district about their legal protections during encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

The Open Society Foundations, established by billionaire philanthropist George Soros, have refuted claims that they received funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or influenced its financial decisions.

Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) have expressed concern over a recent directive from the United Kingdom's Home Secretary, which reportedly mandates that Apple weaken the encryption of its iCloud backup service to facilitate government access.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time on February 12, 2025, while operating near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea.