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Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and green card holder, was arrested by ICE for his involvement in pro-Palestinian protests. He believes the Trump administration is targeting him to suppress dissent and fears visa-holders, green-card carriers, and citizens will be targeted for their political beliefs.

Construction work near Eptapyrgio prison in Greece has unearthed the remains of dozens of people executed during the Greek Civil War era, including a woman's shoe. The discovery has sparked mixed emotions, with officials expressing both happiness and sorrow as efforts to identify the remains and provide closure to families are underway.

Google's parent company Alphabet has acquired cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion, aiming to boost its cloud computing capabilities and AI growth by offering enhanced security and flexibility for its customers. This acquisition marks Google's largest to date and underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity in the AI era.

Ben & Jerry's is suing its parent company Unilever for unlawfully firing CEO David Stever, alleging the move violated a merger agreement and was motivated by Stever's commitment to the brand's social mission. The lawsuit claims Unilever interfered with Ben & Jerry's social activism and attempted to silence the company on issues like Palestinian rights.

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to begin dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling a long-held goal of Republicans. The order, which was signed at the White House in the presence of several Republican governors, aims to empower parents, states, and communities to take control of education and improve outcomes for all students.