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What if artificial intelligence (AI) models had nutrition labels that showed their potential benefits and drawbacks to our well-being? Researchers from USC Marshall's Neely Center for Ethical Leadership and Decision Making partnered with researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of California, Berkely to do just that. The project, called ImpactBench, is an o...

A botched execution in Tennessee is raising questions about the future of lethal injection. Christa Pike has spent almost 30 years on death row after being convicted for torturing and murdering her classmate, Colleen Slemmer, in 1996. Pike was hospitalized after surviving the injection last Wednesday and now remains in critical condition.

USC hosted its fourth annual Hangul Day celebration Wednesday, honoring the impact of the Hangul language on the Korean community through traditional foods, games and activities. Hangul is the national language of South Korea and is celebrated every year on October 9. The USC Korean Language Program hosted a celebration today in collaboration with the Korean Studies Institute to bring awareness to...

Last week, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Project Meridian, a new department study looking at how emerging technologies like AI, robotics and biotechnology could be employed in warfare. We spoke with experts from USC and California Polytechnic State University about where the study could lead to next.

In honor of one of the state's largest environmental awareness events, Los Angeles Metro offered free bus, train, Metro Bike Share and Metro Micro rides Wednesday. We spoke to students and L.A. locals about how they use public transportation and how doing so can reduce carbon emissions and air pollution.

According to the National Weather Service, Los Angeles remains under an extreme heat warning through Thursday evening. In the USC area, temperatures reached above 100 degrees for five consecutive days this month. Downtown L.A. is also affected by the urban heat island effect, meaning roads, buildings and concrete absorb heat during the day and slowly release it at night.

Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders hosts a rally in Los Angeles to gain support for Proposition 40. Reporter Elainna Hemmings is live at the scene.

An Arizona State men's hockey player is on life support after suffering heat stroke in August during training. This follows a trend of player injuries outside of gameplay. USC Sports Communications professor Daniel Durbin dissects the responsibility of coaching.

Art may be an expression of identity, but its long legacy has left some voices unheard. We found out how one Roski student is using her art to critique how some people consume it.

With a new metro price hike, LA commuters and USC students may soon feel the cost.

Students share their fall break plans, ranging from wedding plans to chilling on campus.

California's first, and seemingly only, governor debate took place at CNN's studio in Burbank yesterday. Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton sparred on topics ranging from affordable housing to the AI regulation. Annenberg Media center director Christina Bellantoni talks about her biggest takeaways.

Last week, a Mississippi jury found zero evidence of criminal conduct in the death of Nolan Wells on July 4th this year. The verdict ignited backlash across the U.S. People have taken to the streets and to social media to voice their frustrations. Annenberg Media reporter Gracen Fling has been covering this story.

Yesterday, the U.S pulled its last troops from Iraq after 23 years of military involvement. Since then the U.S. has deployed more than 1.5 million troops and nearly $2 trillion have been spent. Has the U.S. learned any lessons from this forever war? Anahita Saxena has the story.

California Assembly Bill 32 just hit its 20th birthday. The bill capped greenhouse gas emissions and targeted a reduction in total emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, which California met and exceeded. Now, the 2016 Senate Bill 32 targets emissions to be 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. Jackson Sneeringer has the story.

Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill to help local news outlets hire more journalists. Emma Moccia has the story.

Californians will be voting on a measure that require voters to show government-issued identification at polling places, including an identification number on mail-in ballot envelopes. The changes may sound small, but how could Proposition 39 affect California voters? Emma Moccia has the story

The California job market isn’t looking the prettiest in 2026. A recent UCLA study showed that California has the highest unemployment rate out of every state in the nation. Liam Wady has more.

USC Surplus Sales hosted a pop-up selling used furniture and other secondhand equipment at the Trojan Farmer's Market Wednesday. The event is part of USC's Green Week, a series of events focused on sustainability.

On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed 21 bills targeting immigration enforcement in California. The bills are aimed at limiting how federal agents can detain immigrants. Among the bills he signed are a ban on electroshock gloves used by agents, a 25% tax on private immigrant detention facilities and the people's power to sue federal agents for violating their constitutional rights.

President Donald Trump launched a new artificial intelligence chatbot Tuesday that tells visitors they can get "whatever they need from the government." ARN found that the bot gave responses that contradict what Trump has said in the past.

USC named David Madigan as its next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. He will replace the current provost, Andrew Guzman, in October. Madigan previously served as provost at Northeastern University from 2020 to 2025. USC will be the fifth university where he has worked in a leadership role.

Just weeks before election day, CNN is hosting a gubernatorial debate between democrat Xavier Becerra and republican Steve Hilton. Voters will decide in November who is best fit to follow Governor Gavin Newsom.

A collision between USC junior linebacker Desman Stephens II and Oregon senior quarterback Dante Moore has garnered heavy media attention since the USC vs. Oregon game on Saturday. Stephens has faced criticism for making a "fly away" celebration gesture and smiling on the sidelines after making a hit that incapacitated Moore. Talk of Troy host Dash Istafanous shares his view on the incid...

We recap the debate around a foul from this weekend's football game.