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
Willie Nelson’s 2025 Luck Reunion lineup includes Chaparelle, Charley Crockett and more

The lineup for Willie Nelson’s 13th annual Luck Reunion festival was revealed, set to return to Nelson’s ranch in Luck, Texas on March 13. The country music fest will feature over 40 acts, surprise special guests, artisan
Trisha Yearwood announces new album, seven-city tour

Trisha Yearwood has announced her next album as well as a new tour, sharing in a social media post: “I’m so excited to share BIG news with you! I’ve been busy writing and in the studio and
CBS orders ‘Blue Bloods’ spinoff series ‘Boston Blue’ starring Donnie Wahlberg

CBS announced a series order for a new drama from the “Blue Bloods Universe” starring series vet Donnie Wahlberg. Wahlberg‘s character of Danny Reagan will return in a new city on the spinoff series ‘Boston Blue’ (working
Matt Damon to portray Odysseus in Christopher Nolan’s reimagining of ‘The Odyssey’

Matt Damon will be playing the lead role of Odysseus in Christopher Nolan‘s forthcoming movie version of Homer’s The Odyssey. Nolan will direct the movie based on the Homer epic poem, written nearly 3,000 years ago. Nolan
Metallica announces free immersive concert film created for the Apple Vision Pro headset

Apple Music and Metallica have announced an “immersive concert experience” film created for the Apple Vision Pro headset. Simply titled “Metallica,” the Apple Immersive concert experience was filmed during the band’s final “M72” stop of 2024 in
Billy Joel and Sting still set for Citi Field co-headlining concert

Despite the recent announcement that Billy Joel’s upcoming tour will be postponed for four months while the singer-songwriter recovers from an unspecified medical condition, Joel and Sting are still scheduled for their ‘one-night-only’ performance at Citi Field