Chainalysis reports cryptocurrency payments to suspected human trafficking syndicates rose 85% in 2025, with hundreds of millions of dollars traced on public blockchains; most activity was linked to a criminal ecosystem in Southeast Asia while customers originated from the Americas, Europe and Australia.
Tyler Reddick won the 68th Daytona 500, and Michael Jordan appeared in Victory Lane as a high-profile co-owner after a recent settlement with NASCAR.
Bodhi Farms received a $10,000 agritourism grant from the Montana Department of Commerce to build a 30-by-80-foot eco-powered greenhouse, which is expected to be producing by April.
Steady rain fell across the Triad after January ranked among the driest on record, and farmers said the moisture helps replenish subsoil while livestock care had been strained by the drought.
Police say Michael Phillips was arrested after a reported stabbing at a Coatesville apartment; the 3-month-old infant was flown to a hospital and is listed in critical but stable condition.
India is hosting a major AI summit in New Delhi that draws global tech leaders and researchers, and the government is using the event to spotlight national digital infrastructure and new locally developed AI models.
The U.S. men's hockey team defeated Germany 5-1 to complete a 3-0 preliminary record and finish atop its group in Milan. The Americans have a day off before facing the winner of Sweden vs. Latvia in the quarterfinals on Feb. 18.
Nick Castellanos said he has no regrets about how his time in Philadelphia ended and that he learned from a dugout incident; the Padres signed him after his release and expect him to serve mainly as a DH while also getting some outfield and occasional first-base work.
Anthony Kim captured the LIV Golf Adelaide title, his first professional victory in nearly 16 years, and has publicly discussed a multi-year recovery from drug addiction and mental health struggles.
Nick Castellanos signed with the San Diego Padres for the major-league minimum after a high-profile exit from the Philadelphia Phillies; he has trained at first base in the winter and will compete for playing time during spring workouts.
