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A study from USC’s Keck School of Medicine finds daily vaping among teens has nearly doubled in five years. Researchers say higher nicotine levels and youth-focused packaging are fueling stronger addiction and making it harder for students to quit.

Emails released today from Epstein’s estate mention President Trump and include claims he knew about Epstein’s victims. The documents, part of a bipartisan release of more than 20,000 files, are prompting debate over transparency, accountability, and how the public interprets the revelations.

USC hosted a Veterans Day event at Tommy’s Place to recognize veterans, ROTC students, and military-affiliated families on campus. Provost Andrew Guzman and student veterans reflected on the importance of honoring those who serve and supporting their transition beyond active duty.

In an effort to rebuild and strengthen communities after last year’s wildfires, volunteers planted fire-resistant trees across South LA. The program, run by SoCal Gas, the LA Kings, and the LA Conservation Corps, also offers young adult corps members job training and certifications.

Last Friday, during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the Federal Aviation Administration announced a major reduction in flight traffic at major airports. Thousands of flights were canceled. And... it happened just as USC parents were arriving for Family Weekend. Did Trojan parents make it home? And Could this linger as Thanksgiving nears? Kai Assad has the story.

This morning, the Supreme Court without comment, declined to consider a petition from Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky who had refused on religious grounds to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. Davis was briefly jailed in 2015 for contempt of court after ignoring an order to issue the licenses. She has since been ordered to pay more than $350,000 in damages and attorney’s fee...

A new scandal has erupted in Major League Baseball as two Cleveland Guardians pitchers face federal charges for allegedly providing gamblers with inside information and assisting in fixing bets for profit. Natalie Miller has the story.

41 days marks the longest government shutdown in history, but it seems there is an end in sight. The Senate voted to advance a bipartisan plan to end the historic shutdown. Nina Kremer has the story.

At Wonder Tech Fest, a global conference in Long Beach, innovators are exploring how technology is shaping various industries and shaping culture

After spending much of her career advocating for women in politics, the nations first and only female house speaker passes the torch to new female leaders.

USC’s Sweetgreen is the first location in Los Angeles to offer semi-automated technology to ensure shorter wait times for college students who are often in a time crunch.

As hundreds of flights are canceled amid the government shutdown, an unsettling feeling about holiday travel is growing. We spoke with USC students about how they plan to get home for the holidays — and what their Plan B is if their flight gets canceled.

With Trojan families visiting from across the country, they look forward to immerse themselves in campus life.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced she will lift the city's state of emergency on homelessness. The state of emergency has been in effect since late 2022. Researchers and local advocates said they hope the city's homelessness relief programs will continue to be prioritized. Constanza Montemayor has the story.

Tevin Tavares is an award-winning filmmaker whose work has been written about by Forbes, Complex, Black Excellence, and much more. He came to USC today to have a conversation with the Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab. Melie Hailemeskel has the story.

On Tuesday nearly two-thirds of California voters demonstrated their support for Proposition 50, a measure led by Gov. Gavin Newsom that will redraw the state's congressional map in favor of Democrats. Newsom took to X to celebrate. He called it a “takedown”...there’s a reason for that. Lluvia Chavez reports on the social media humor that’s helping Newsom engage with younger voters.

Proposition 50 passed by a landslide during last night's election. The proposition temporarily changes some California congressional districts for future elections. This gives Democrats in the state the opportunity to gain five more seats in the House during next year's midterm elections. Sebastian Soto spoke with the Director of the Center for the Political Future, Bob Shrum, about what t...

Proposition 50 could reshape California's districts in the future. But how has redistricting evolved in the past, and what can we learn from that history? We sat down with Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at USC, Christian Grose, to talk about what redistricting means in our state.

The polling place at the Ahmanson Senior Center in Exposition Park was busy Tuesday afternoon. The center saw a steady stream of voters with lines forming as early as six in the morning to vote for or against Proposition 50, California's redistricting initiative. What do voters have to say?

During Tuesday's Special Election, voters decide whether or not to temporarily redistrict California. Proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Democrats hope to implement a new congressional map, potentially adding five new democratic congress members along with new possibilities for upcoming elections.

With the special election coming to an end, former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is urging young Americans to make their voices heard. Emhoff and students share why voting can make a big difference.

California's Proposition 50 has drawn the most independent campaign spending of any ballot measure in the state's history. Billboards, commercials, and advertising communications have been used to promote positive Prop 50 measuring, and polls show it might be working.

On Saturday, the Dodgers won the World Series again, so that means... another parade! At 11 A.M. today, thousands of Dodgers fans gathered on the streets of Downtown LA to celebrate the team's knuckle biting back-to-back win. Natalie Miller has the story.

The worlds of fashion and sports are becoming increasingly linked, as both evolve faster than ever. Technology is playing a role Our technology and culture correspondent, Nicholas Clements-Lindsey spoke with a leading fashion critic about this cultural shift.

Beginning this week, the Dream Center will serve three free meals a day. They are an LA-based nonprofit organization that provides emergency food programs and health services for low-income individuals. Today, the Trump Administration declared that it will partially fund SNAP after two federal judges' ruled that it is unlawful to freeze payments for the federal anti-hunger program. Angelina Lo...