In an era of heightened immigration enforcement, this digital mapping platform helps communities stay vigilant
People Over Papers, a crowdsourced digital mapping platform, aims to help immigrants track the presence of ICE and other federal agents. The site is one of a few similar tools taken down recently — but now, it’s back.
Newborn infant found dead at USC Cardinal Gardens apartment complex
According to the LAPD, officers found a deceased full-term infant at the scene. The cause of death remains undetermined.
France joins growing list of nations recognizing Palestinian statehood
Following the U.K., Canada, Australia and Portugal, France became the latest among more than 145 U.N. member states to officially recognize Palestinian statehood.
Several local Latine Heritage Month Celebrations canceled amid concerns over ICE activity
As ICE action continues across LA County, many Latine Heritage Month events have been cancelled to protect community members.
Paris mourns the passing of Pope Francis at Notre-Dame Cathedral
On Monday evening, hundreds gathered for a public prayer vigil at France’s most-visited cathedral in honor of Pope Francis.
USC ranks no. 27 in U.S. News Best Colleges rankings
The university climbed one position from last year’s rankings, sharing the spot with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Switzerland ranks first, United States rises to third in newest Best Countries report
The rankings are determined by a survey of nearly 17,000 respondents from 36 countries, with the report assessing 89 nations across 73 different attributes.
Biden says final goodbye to a potential second term: “The defense of democracy is more important than any title”
In a speech from the White House, the president explained that ending his reelection campaign was necessary to “preserve our democracy” and shared his goals for the remainder of his term.
Highlights from Biden’s high-stakes press conference
Biden discusses foreign policy, Russia and Ukraine, Gaza and his health in a press conference after NATO's 75th Anniversary Summit.
New homelessness reduction efforts predicted to harm South L.A.’s unhoused population
Recently proposed measures aimed at drastically reducing the number of homeless encampments in California prompt concerns over impact on South L.A.'s vulnerable populations.
$900,000,000 to improve L.A. transportation infrastructure
This morning Mayor Bass and other L.A. officials spoke at Expo Park about federal funding to improve transportation infrastructure in the L.A. region before the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“A Night to Remember:” Laufey strikes a chord with USC student community
Laufey, the Grammy-winning jazz-classical artist, graced USC's Bovard Auditorium for a student-led panel and musical performance of "Valentine" and "From the Start" on Thursday night.
Amazon could have used AI voice simulation in “Road House” remake.
The screenwriter of the 1989 thriller film "Road house" is suing Amazon over copyright infringement in their remake, currently set to premiere next month. The lawsuit claims that Amazon used AI to simulate actors' voices to finish the movie before their rights expired.