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Thanksgiving was on Thursday. The Friday and the Monday after were for shopping. But today, people across the globe might be feeling extra generous as we celebrate Giving Tuesday.

President Trump has announced a host of new immigration restrictions in recent days. These affect all asylum seekers, as well as green card holders from a number of countries and anyone traveling from Afghanistan. Natalie Miller has the story.

In education, the Los Angeles Unified School District has reportedly had a decrease in enrollment in new students due to immigration raids by the Trump Administration. In the last year, LAUSD is projected to lose 7,000 more students. The school district first became a sanctuary district in 2016 and consistently reaffirmed its policy. This helped prevent cooperation with immigration enforcement wit...

Online and in real life, people have become obsessed with rage baiting each other. So much so that as Nina Kremer tells us, that the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year is “rage bait.”

The Food and drug administration said Friday they plan to change the vaccine approval process after journalist obtained an internal memo which raised safety concerns. The memo alleges the COVID-19 vaccination is linked to the deaths of ten children. Some experts warn that unverified claims could undermine public trust about vaccinations.

Next week is Conquest Week -- the week that USC prepares for its annual showdown with crosstown archrivals UCLA and the USC campus is awfully quiet.

Movie theatre attendance has struggled to make a comeback post-pandemic, but this could soon change with some part two blockbuster films hitting the big screens.

Recent discreet changes to government websites have sparked questions of public trust this week.

Today we take a deep dive into the Miss Universe competition chaos.

Once a staple for budget-conscious families, McDonald’s is seeing fewer visits from low-income customers. With menu prices sharply higher, many Americans say fast food no longer feels cheap — even with app deals and occasional promos.

Yesterday, Congress officially passed the Epstein files bill after a 247-to-1 House vote. Once the president signs, the files are getting released. But will the bill really release all of the files?

The multi-billion dollar hemp industry may no longer be buds with the federal government. Last week, Congress ended the government shutdown with a new federal spending bill that was signed into law by President Trump. Rolled into that new legislation was a provision that will effectively ban most hemp-derived THC products in the United States. T

The 2028 Olympics and Paralympics are quickly approaching. Kai Assad spoke with Rachel Miller, one of the co-executives of the Student Assembly for Accessibility on campus, on the importance of representation for those with accessibility needs.

Happy International Journalists Day! Today we are celebrating all the reporters, editors, photographers, and journalist’s around the world who help inform the public one story at a time.

At USC's Warschaw Conference, political strategists and policy leader discussed whether the Democratic Party is rebuilding or fracturing; Emphasizing cost of living, housing, and the party's search for unifying identity.

Every Tuesday, USC's Sustainability Hub turns into a repair station for bikes and skateboards. Student workers offer tune-ups at no cost, helping riders stay safe and promoting greener ways to get around campus.

Fans are excited for the release of Wicked: For Good , the follow-up to the hit musical adaptation. Early viewers praised the film's take on themes of good, evil, and prejudice, while the USC students said the sequel brought new energy and depth compared with the stage version.

Art programs at California High School in South Whittier rely on year-round booster fundraisers, underscoring persistent financial challenges for public schools even after the state's Prop 28 aimed to expand arts funding. Full disclosure, Maricruz Villalobos is the color guard director at California High School.

USC is deepening its footprint in artificial intelligence. Last week, the university announced a partnership with Open AI that will bring custom ChatGPT tools to campus. Supporters say this could transform academic work, but experts warn that students will need to understand exactly what they are using and what it's learning from us.

The Met Gala is at the forefront of crossing art with fashion. In 2026... the event wants to push the boundaries yet again.

Local families dropped by The Dream Center to pick up Thanksgiving turkeys and sides on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Dodgers brought holiday thanks and cheer to residents outside the ballpark with their 18th annual food giveaway.

Today, an A-I Ethics Discussion was held at USCs Kaprielian Hall. The panel included four USC Professors of Mathematics who talked about the concerns of artificial intelligence and how they have changed the profession. Annenberg Media's Celene Agahi attended the event and spoke with Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Steven Heilman.

Every time you use ChatGPT, or any other AI data centers use electricity.. a lot of electricity to make the Internet run. That electricity generation needs to be cooled and so they use water for that you guessed it a lot of water. Which is a scarce resource in California. Nina Kremer looks at possible problems with the data centers.

After several months of saying he was against the release of the files of sex offender Jeffery Epstein, President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office this morning, that he would sign a bill to release the files if it comes across his desk. Here's Natalie Miller with the story

Seven people held in California's largest immigrant detention facility in California City sued the federal government last week. The lawsuit alleges they're being held in unstable and inhumane conditions, with inappropriate access to what the lawsuit calls "basic human needs." Angelina Lovato has the story.