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On some days, nothing tastes better than a classic, Hershey's chocolate bar. But now, the staple American chocolate has left a bad taste in a certain critic's mouth.

The city of Los Angeles is in for a series of sporting events. The Olympics are two years away and the ticket lottery has just begun... The first round of presale opened yesterday to Los Angeles residents. But if World Cup Soccer is more your thing... tickets to the FIFA World Cup... are easier to come by.. although expensive...

This morning, Kindness is Free promoted exactly that at a summit for teenagers to contribute service people in need living in Skid Row. Ilias Alaffi traveled to Skid Row to report on it.

USC’s Middle Eastern North African Student Assembly kicked off Arab American Heritage Month today with a celebration centered on culture and community. We talked to some students about what the festivities meant to them. Haydee Cepeda has the story.

Today the U.S. Supreme Court discussed the constitutionality of President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. The 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil -- something the Supreme Court upheld way back in 1898. That year, the landmark case US v. Wong Kim Ark established a precedent whic...

A study published by UCLA, revealed that Latinos in California earn less than their non-Latin counterparts and recent grads are too

The former leader of Venezuela Nicolás Maduro has been appearing in court in New York in pre-trial hearings. Maduro was arrested by the US military forces in January. In court, he pleaded not guilty to charges of abusing his position of public trust and corrupting once-legitimate institutions in Venezuela, as well as to exporting tons of cocaine to the United States. Maduro insists he is the legit...

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to discuss not decide... on President Donald Trump's executive order which seeks to end birthright citizenship. Executive Producer, Amy Contreras, spoke with Professor of Immigration Law at UC Davis... Kevin Johnson... who unpacked what the Court is being asked to do and who will be impacted.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that Colorado's law banning of conversion therapy is a violation of free speech. But, what does this mean for the rights of LGBTQ+ youth?

Offering marble cake and helping students write their congress people, several political student organizations took over Trousdale Parkway this morning.

Today, California celebrates Farm Workers Day for the first time. This recognition replaces Cesar Chavez Day. Chavez was recently exposed for having allegedly raped and abused women, including underage girls

More than 8 million people across the country participated in the third "No King's demonstration to protest actions by President Donald Trump and current problems within the administration. The first two demonstrations held in June & October 2025 drew together between 5 to 7 million people. On Saturday the crowds grew even larger as many are taking their frustrations to the streets.

Los Angeles experienced tremendous population growth throughout the 20th century and by the early 80's L.A. surpassed Chicago officially becoming the second-largest city in the United States. But recent data shows that people are moving out of L.A. rather than moving to.

USC decisions for the 2026-2027 application cycle dropped last Wednesday. Thousands of students refresh their pages with anticipation and let's just say this year came with a twist.

More than 8 million people across the country participated in the third "No King's demonstration to protest actions by President Donald Trump and current problems within the administration. The first two demonstrations held in June & October 2025 drew together between 5 to 7 million people. On Saturday the crowds grew even larger as many are taking their frustrations to the streets.

The highly anticipated March Madness college basketball tournament starts next week. From making brackets, to cheering on different teams, people are gearing up for the exciting games. Although USC is no longer eligible for a series triumph, students shared who they are rooting for in the notorious tournament.

Spring break is right around the corner, and Trojans are getting ready to fly around the world. Whether vacationing in Cabo or heading back home, flight plans for students depend on pricing...and unconventional routes.

Yesterday, California law enforcement agencies were warned of a potential surprise drone attack from Iran. Although there was no credible source to confirm the warning, tensions remain high locally and internationally due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Students had more than a few concerns about what the memo means for them.

The clock is ticking for NFL teams to finalize their scouting reports and ready themselves for the 2026 NFL Draft and USC athletes are making a statement at the USC Pro Day. With a combination of a skills showcase and interviews, these young athletes and projected draftees are trying to make a name for themselves and increase their draft stock.

A March 8th social media post from Kai Trump, granddaughter of President Donald Trump, is drawing criticism. The teenager shared a video from a shopping trip to Erewhon Market, joking she'd, quote, "have to file for bankruptcy" after spending $233 dollars. All this while she was accompanied by Secret Service from her billionaire grandpa's White House. Many are criticizing young Trump's post as ins...

The Serving Spoon just won the James Beard Award for American Classics. Co-owner and USC alum talks about the significance of that recognition to his family legacy, and customers talk about the comfort and authenticity they like from this restaurant. Vicente Cruz has the story

Los Angeles is facing a potentially record-breaking heatwave at the end of the week, with temperatures expected to go high into the 90s. Extreme weather seems to be a regular occurrence now: summer floods in Texas, snow pounding the East Coast, and now, intense heat. Are we prepared or even aware of how concerning these events are? To find out, we talked to global environmental politics professor...

Bad Bunny's momentum seems powerful as ever as he continues to sell out venues across the globe, dominate the Billboard charts and promote the power of love over hate as he did in his Super Bowl halftime show last month. This afternoon, Wallis Annenberg Hall hosted authors of "P-FKN-R: How Bad Bunny Became the Global Voice of Puerto Rican Resistance." Maria Laguna has the story.

The New York Times has reported a dip in immigration arrests last month in major cities, including Los Angeles. It was also reported that the Department of Homeland Security is focusing on conducting more targeted enforcement operations, rather than indiscriminate street sweeps. This all comes after the shooting deaths of U.S. citizens Alex Pretty and Renee Good by immigration agents in Minneapoli...

Today we dove deep into the Iranian-American conflicts and the many perspectives on the war.