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- A-I Ethics Discussion (00:06:06)
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.
- AI and California Water (00:02:39)
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.
- Trump Shifts on Epstein Files (00:01:46)
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
- California Detention Center Lawsuit (00:02:52)
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.
- Stormy Weekend Ahead (00:01:53)
The National Weather Service warns that Los Angeles could see an enormous amount of rain, jeopardizing Saturday’s homecoming football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
- Holiday Magic on Rodeo Drive (00:03:22)
Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona Nazarian talks about the evolution and preparations for the beloved Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration taking place tonight.
- Student Voices on Premium Tech Perks (00:01:58)
Students share their opinion on the new OpenAI subscription included in their tuition, sharing a variety of opinions about the newest collaboration.
- Historic shutdown comes to an end (00:02:17)
President Trump signed a bill Tuesday night that would fund the government after a 43 day-long shutdown that affected millions of Americans. The shutdown primarily impacted federal workers and funding for federal agencies.
- Teen vaping addiction climbs as new products target youth (00:02:02)
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.
- President Trump named in newly released Jeffrey Epstein correspondence (00:02:42)
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 honors veterans and military families with campus celebration (00:02:02)
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.
- LA volunteers plant fire-resistant trees across South LA (00:03:24)
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.
- Flight Disruptions Continue (00:02:11)
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.
- Supreme Court Rejects Kim Davis Appeal (00:04:20)
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 fees. Today's decision by the Supreme Court not to hear the case, which is known as Obergefell v. Hodges... keeps the lower-court financial judgments and precedent in place.Robert Bradley Sears is an Associate Dean for Public Interest Programs at UCLA School of Law. He's written on on civil rights, LGBT legal issues and public policy, and has testified before Congress. He spoke with Annenberg's Naaji Joseph.
- Guardians Pitchers Charged in Betting Scheme (00:02:27)
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.
- Senate Deal Moves Government Toward Reopening (00:01:07)
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.
- Is Tech Disrupting Our Culture? (00:02:15)
At Wonder Tech Fest, a global conference in Long Beach, innovators are exploring how technology is shaping various industries and shaping culture
- Nancy Pelosi Announces Retirement (00:02:16)
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 Sweetgreen Opening (00:02:33)
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.
- Grounded and Frustrated (00:03:22)
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.
- Trojan Family Weekend Kicks Off (00:02:02)
With Trojan families visiting from across the country, they look forward to immerse themselves in campus life.
- How are Angelenos feeling about the lift on the state of emergency on homelessness? (00:03:41)
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.
- Intentional and authentic: how one filmmaker is using his work to make a difference (00:01:33)
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.
- How is social media being used as a campaign tool? (00:02:16)
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.
- Prop. 50 post-election analysis: an interview with Robert Schrum (00:03:11)
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 this means for California elections