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Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Jamaica's southwest coast today as a Category 5 storm. It's now a Category 4, but that's still a monster storm; wind speeds are 160 miles per hour. Bridges and roads across the country are flooded. There are widespread outages as winds bring down power lines. We spoke with Darrin Greaves and Gaelle Jean-Pierre. They are juniors and co-presidents of US...

Recent budget cuts have affected USC campuswide. Students and staff have expressed safety concerns as the Department of Public Safety, or DPS, has let go of some of its security ambassadors and administrative staff. DPS Chief Lauretta Hill addressed campus safety and other security issues during a briefing on Monday.

Voting has already begun on California's Prop 50. It will determine whether or not to authorize temporary changes to congressional voting maps in the state. This is in response to Texas implementing new districts that are expected to elect more Republicans to the House.

Ditto AI is a new dating app that could take some pressure off college students. The app claims to plan the time, day, and location of your date. But are Trojans ready to let the algorithm be their matchmaker?

Spooky season is in full swing, and students are getting creative, from last-minute costume scrambles to scouring for sweets. We toured campus to find out what everyone’s favorite Halloween traditions are and how they’ll be celebrating this year.

The LA Dodgers are facing off against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. The two teams are TIED as they play their first matchup at Dodger Stadium. The first two games of the series were in Toronto. Will the Dodgers bring it home on their own turf?

So far this year around 60% of venture capital investments have gone to AI companies. Is the massive rush into Artificial Intelligence a bubble ready to burst? Concerns over an 'AI Bubble' driven by hype and overinvestment are mounting, with some arguing the AI sector is single-handedly propping up the financial market. To break it down, we're joined by Georgios Petropoulos, Assistant...

In the next few days, about forty million Americans could lose their government assistance for food. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP is not being funded during the government shutdown. Beginning November first... these people, many of whom already have food insecurity, will have to find other ways to feed themselves and their families. Angelina Lovato reports.

Trump has announced that the federal Justice Department will monitor polling sites in California and New Jersey ahead of the both states' November 4th elections. Both are elections that could give more power to Democrats. Amy Contreras has the story.

The Los Angeles Urban League hosted their annual State of Black LA conference at USC in the Town and Gown Ballroom this morning. The symposium hosted data presentations and panel discussions centered around the movement's theme: Black and Brown Solidarity in L.A. Zia Sirriani demonstrated the issues throughout the meeting.

The Ghiradelli Chocolate Company has unveiled a new "Dubai-style" chocolate, in an attempt to jump on the massively viral Dubai Chocolate bandwagon. Unveiled months after the pistachio and roasted kataifi layered confection took the internet by storm, it joins legions of chocolates bearing the name "Dubai." Has the gold-flaked desert trend lost its lustre? Hugo Turner reported.

Every October, USC particpates in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, a routine that prioritizes the safety and emergency preparedness of the community. Lillian Matthews collected students' feedback after the drill.

The fifth annual Lead On conference, hosted by the USC Center for Public Relations, is taking place this week. Aimed at connecting women in PR in the Los Angeles area, the conference consists of many networking events and workshops throughout the day. Leo Li introduced more details of the conference.

The iconic Victoria Secret fashion show returned last night for the second time since the revival. Angels from all over gathered around their screens for a dose of fashion and nostalgia. Ana Susman asked what USC students thought of the show and explored how it is changing for the future.

It’s Sex Week at USC — a week of inclusive, sex-positive events that aim to spark open conversations about intimacy and wellness. ARN’s Lluvia Chavez stopped by the “Sexploration Tent” to see how students are breaking taboos.

On the second day of a five-day strike, Kaiser Permanente nurses and healthcare workers gathered outside Baldwin Park Medical Center to demand safer staffing levels, fair pay, and greater respect from their employer. The story captures voices from the picket line, revealing the emotional and professional toll of caring for others while feeling overlooked within the healthcare system.

Paleontologists, educators, and the public celebrated National Fossil Day today! Now in it’s sixteenth year, Fossil Day highlights the scientific and educational value of studying and preserving fossils for the future.

Today, USC held their Latinx Heritage month closing celebration, Noche de Cultura. They celebrated at Founders Park with the theme, “Honoring Our History, Celebrating Our Strength."

Survivors of human trafficking could gain more solid protection against ICE, if a new lawsuit holds. It was filed yesterday by the Center for Human Rights.

The LA County Board of Supervisors voted 4 to1 yesterday to declare a state of emergency in response to ICE raids in Southern California. The idea is to provide support for families who have suffered financially as a result of the raids.

Today, USC held their Latinx Heritage month closing celebration, Noche de Cultura. They celebrated at Founders Park with the theme, “Honoring Our History, Celebrating Our Strength." Clubs and organizations gathered together to celebrate over food, music, and speakers. Loralei Rohrbach has the story.

Award-winning director and cinematographer Richard Ladkani talks to ARN about his latest project 'Yanuni.' A documentary that recounts how a leader from the Amazon became Brazil's first Secretary of Indigenous Rights.

The government shutdown has reached the two-week mark as Democrats and Republicans struggle to end their stalemate. Today’s 'Pizza and Politics' event at USC featured former US Ambassador Frank Lavin. Now a fellow at USC, Lavin believes that the longer the shutdown goes on, the more it will affect us all.

Last Friday, Israel and Hamas agreed to a 20-point peace deal that ended the conflict in Gaza. Since then, there have been constant headlines surrounding the deal, but what exactly does it entail? What does it propose, and what are the potential challenges?

Tuesday morning marked the beginning of a five-day strike at Kaiser Permanente hospitals across the West Coast. Nurses, pharmacists, dieticians, physical therapists, and other specialists are protesting low wages.