Former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil detained in ICE facility in Louisiana

Mahmoud , an activist who led pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, will remain in an ICE detention facility in Louisiana after his first court hearing on Wednesday. Khalili is fighting potential deportation by the Trump administration after
Canada announces U.S. $21B in retaliatory tariffs on U.S. as global trade war escalates

On Wednesday, Canada announced $21 billion in new retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, in response to President Donald Trump’s new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum. Trump’s 25% tariff increase on all steel and aluminum imports officially
Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin agrees to 1-year contract extension

The Buffalo Bills announced on Wednesday that veteran safety Damar Hamlin has agreed to a one-year contract extension. Hamlin spent the last four years with the Bills, originally a sixth-round pick by the Bills in 2021 NFL
Pittsburgh Steelers and RB Kenneth Gainwell agree to 1-year deal

The Pittsburgh Steelers and former Philadelphia Eagles running back Kenneth Gainwell have agreed to a one-year deal. Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports was the first to report the news, with league sources confirming the deal to ESPN
Ukraine agrees to U.S.-led immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia

Following peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, officials for Ukraine and the United States have proposed a 30-day cease-fire and await a response from Russia. The agreement came after more than eight hours of negotiations
President Trump threatens to double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum to 50%

President Donald Trump announced retaliatory tariffs against Canada on Tuesday, saying he will double the tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum by an additional 25%, bringing the total duties to 50%. Trump said in a Truth Social post
QB Daniel Jones finalizes 1-year, $14-million deal with Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are finalizing a move to acquire quarterback Daniel Jones on a one-year, $14-million deal that could be worth up to $17.7 million based on incentives. Jones now becomes the challenger to 2023 first-round pick
Texans’ OL Kenyon Green traded to Eagles in exchange for safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson

The Houston Texans have traded star offensive guard Kenyon Green in exchange for Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, sources told ESPN. The Eagles will send Gardner-Johnson and a 2026 sixth-round pick to Houston, in exchange for Green
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Colorado law banning “conversion therapy”

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a legal challenge to a law in Colorado that bans “conversion therapy” aimed at LGBTQ+ minors. At least 23 states and the District of Columbia ban conversation therapy for
Los Angeles DA asks court to withdraw resentencing motion in Menendez brothers case

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Monday he’s asking the court to withdraw the previous district attorney’s motion for resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, which aimed to reduce the prison terms of the Menendez