Nurses at USC Keck hospital are on day five of their planned seven day strike. They began picketing last Thursday. The nurses are demanding better benefits, including a greater choice of health plans.

More than forty million people across the Northeast United States are under extreme winter alerts. Winter Storm Hernando touched down yesterday. The storm has led to the cancellation of over ten thousand flights and is considered one of the largest storms in recent history.

But the storm isn't just affecting the East Coast. Extreme weather conditions on are complicating travel for everyone -- even USC students. Lucia Carachure-Weakley has the story.

This morning, the US State Department expanded a "Shelter In Place" travel advisory for Mexico. The advisory follows the Mexican military killing drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, better known as "El Mencho."

About two-thirds of Mexico was affected by violence following the killing. By this afternoon. Mexican authorities appear to have restored order in many cities. But travel plans are still upended, including to popular tourist destinations such as Cabo and Cancun. Travelers to Tijuana are encouraged not to go. With Spring Break just up ahead, USC students are among those having plans disrupted. Some planned vacations and others have family in Mexico they were hoping to visit.

Have you heard of Punch the baby monkey? The seven-month old baby macaque has won the hearts of viewers all over the world. In videos circulating on X, TikTok, and Facebook, Punch is seen cuddling his stuffed animal for comfort. But why is Punch the monkey so cute? Dr. Ashley Uyeshiro Simon has insight.

The 2026 Winter Olympic games wrapped up yesterday. The U.S finished strong winning 33 medals and making it the 2nd country with the most medals won behind Norway. Despite not being considered a cold state, California was well represented at the games.

USC is known for its focus and connections in the entertainment industry. In keeping with the times, as Hollywood is moving to digital, so is the USC student body. As you've probably seen on your "For You Page" and on the "Explore Page," many SC students are taking to social media to share their lives. From Day in My Life content to "What I eat in a Day" videos, Trojans are making their mark on the social media landscape.

Looking for last-minute plans this weekend? Need an excuse to explore the city? Or simply needing a reason to go out? If you have an opening this Sunday, several museums will take part in the annual Free-for-All day, hosted by SoCal Museums.

The most recent major development regarding Jeffery Epstein affiliation finds former English royalty facing sever legal action, prompting many to wonder, when will the United States begin to start taking accountability seriously?

Yesterday marked one year since the Los Angeles United School District implemented its "bell-to-bell" phone ban, requiring all students in LA County to have their devices turned off and out of sight until the end of the school day. The phone ban has faced mixed reception.

The Los Angeles Unified School District expects roughly 657 job cuts after a 4 to 3 board vote this week that led tp layoffs for central and regional office staff. With LAUSD already facing tight budget issues, how will the layoffs affect schools across LA County?