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USC students are being warned about a football ticket scam after the Department of Public Safety issued a campus-wide alert about fraud involving tickets purchased through the GroupMe app. Annenberg Media has reported on similar incidents twice before, in 2022 and 2024.

A recent Annenberg Media investigation suggests that USC grew its management despite operating in a structural deficit, and that layoffs have gone towards departments largely not responsible for the deficit. Our hosts Gracen Fling and Vicente Cruz spoke with investigations editor Malik Gamble about his experience reporting the story.

The 2026 midterm elections are less than a week away, but early voting in California began on October fifth. How does this year’s young voter turnout in California compare to 2024? Brenda Sanchez has the story.

Halloween is just three days away, and it's time for Trojans to get ready. Many of us still have candy, costumes, and decorations to buy... But this Halloween might bring a bigger bill than usual. Our reporters spoke with shoppers about the spooky prices. Natalia Fierro-Gomez has more.

On Monday, the Anthropic filed to go public and some are calling it a referendum for investment in AI. Tammy Yang has more.

Pioneering leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta has died at the age of 96. She passed away Wednesday morning at her home in Bakersfield, California, after a battle with cancer, Huerta leaves behind an incredible mark on American history. Mikaella Gasparyan has the story.

President Donald Trump believes Nicki Minaj has a "beautiful" body. The word he actually used is a three letter word that starts with 'a' and is followed by two 's's'. Spell it out. Anyway, people have a lot of things to say about it. Gracen Fling has the story.

Voting has already begun in this year's mid-term elections! And if you want to vote.... as you should.... you have many ways to do it. Drop off your completed ballot at a polling station.. or,,, how about a mail-in ballot? That's especially convenient if you live out of state! USC students tell Makena Arteaga they're glad they have choices.

With midterms fast approaching there are a few key USC alums to watch! Makena Arteaga has the rundown.

Midterm elections are next Tuesday, November 3, and younger voters could help decide key elections. But the question remains: Will they turn out in large numbers to vote? Getting Gen Z to the polls was one goal of a pizza party at USC today. Jake Manno has the story.

Midterm season is wrapping up for most USC students but the stress and workload of the semester are far from over! How are students adapting and making time for themselves on campus? Sara Luo asked around to bring you all some answers.

Israeli national elections were held today with swarms of voters returning to the state to cast their ballot. The results are still too close to decipher and will have clear consequences for Israeli society, but how might Americans be affected? Edward Zhang has more on this.

Los Angeles is on the brink of storms brought by El Nino that haven't been seen for almost 80 years. The city is making preparations for this unprecedented event and USC students are waiting to see the campus take action. Anastasia Van Batenburg has the story.

The California midterm election is in just 8 days, and voters have a decision to make. Propositions 41 and 42 will appear on the ballot. They were supposedly designed to cancel out Proposition 40, also known as California’s Billionaire Tax. Learn more with Annenberg Radio News.

If you look carefully around USC at night, skipping past all the parties and the noise, you’ll notice the little creatures with nimble limbs and glowing eyes that call the surrounding campus home. They greet you with a soft meow and feel right at home here, but the surrounding streets are dangerous. A group called Cats of USC knows this and is dedicated to helping the campus cats. We document thei...

Is USC campus haunted? According to campus legend, ghosts lurk around the halls of certain buildings. We take you on a tour of our beloved campus, complete with descriptions of grisly tales and terrifying ghosts.

A mutated strain of the influenza virus is taking over the West Coast. Flu season has come two and a half months earlier than expected and, quite unusually, is hitting the West first. Here's how USC students, and you, can stay safe.

Tides and beach erosion levels are dangerously rising across Southern California, forcing residents and officials to scramble to stay safe. Here's how to keep safe and stay in the know.

This morning, Republican candidate for Governor of California Steve Hilton held a press conference in McArthur Park to share his plan to address homelessness and addiction in the state. Maya Bashawaty has the story.

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves down two games to none in the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. However, the main storyline surrounds the Dodgers’ superstar, Shohei Ohtani, who has been a no-show throughout the postseason. Hansel Chu has the story.

It’s the first day on the job for Press Secretary Katie Zacharia, and her short, public appearance has already caused quite a stir. Liam Wady has the story.

Have you been to an amusement park lately? Before taking off on a ride, safety protocols typically check that seatbelts are buckled and make sure hands and feet stay in the ride at all times. But is that enough? A tragic incident at Six Flags in Georgia is raising concerns about ride safety … Lauren Ceballos has the story.

International students in the U.S. could face a new financial burden of up to 100 thousand dollars under a proposed federal rule. The Optional Practical Training program, known as OPT, allows international students to work in jobs related to their studies. The proposed fees could make it harder for students to work in the U.S. after graduation. Suelki Lee has the story.

Prop 40, also called the California Billionaire Tax Act, is on the ballot this November! If approved, the proposal would place a one-time, five-percent tax on anyone in the state with over one billion dollars in assets. Here is how two economists considered the ballot measure. Bryn Hogan reports…

Friday saw Beong-Soo Kim officially become USC's 13th president in a celebration full of pomp and ceremony. Nicholas Corral has the story.