Tomorrow, New Yorkers vote in a mayoral race drawing national attention with Zohran Mamdani leading Andrew Cuomo in the polls. Naaji Joseph speaks with Mindy Romero, director of the Center of Inclusive Democracy at USC, about what Mamdani's rise says about young voters and the future of the Democratic Party.

Recent immigration enforcement raids in Southern California have generated fear and destabilized local economies. This holds true not only for the LA area but also Orange County. USC's Equity Research Institute recently took a deeper dive behind the Orange Curtain. They've published a new study about OC's undocumented residents and their integral role in the local economy.

Natalia Fierro-Gomez has the story.

At the second annual Next Level Sports Conference, several panels focused on the intersection of sports, media, and business. One of those covered the perspective of sports as an asset, with a conversation between two leading women in the industry.

International tennis Hall of Famer Maria Sharapova talked about important lessons she learned from the game and how it has influenced everything from her business ventures to her journey into motherhood.

Last week, USC Annenberg and the Marshall School of Business hosted the second annual Next Level Sports conference. Sports, business and media professionals gathered from all over Los Angeles to discuss the intersection of the three fields. Head of the LA28 committee Casey Wasserman dove into some of the logistics and planning for the upcoming Summer Games in a panel titled "The Road to LA28".

This weekend is Dia de Los Muertos, a Mexican celebration that honors and remembers deceased loved ones. Every year, family and friends come together to create an ofrenda, an altar decorated with candles, photos, and foods that were meaningful to those being honored.

Venice Bakery and Restaurant, a family-owned business in Palms, decided to do something special. They've dedicated their altar to people who've died in immigrant detention centers.

A group of nurses from USC Keck hospital and Norris Cancer Center began a 24-hour strike this morning, demanding safer staffing levels, guaranteed rest breaks, and stronger patient safety protections.

California Nurses Association called the strike, which represents about nearly 2,000 USC nurses.

Tomorrow is not just Halloween...it's World Thrift Day, also known as World Savings Day. The holiday was introduced in 1924 to encourage people to budget money and open savings accounts. Today, the spirit of frugality extends to thrift stores, where shoppers can score affordable last-minute costumes.

With Halloween just around the corner, USC students may be relying on return policies to get their costumes at an affordable price. Here's what you need to know about securing your dream costume, including return policies, dates, and Amazon alternatives.

At the second annual Next Level Sports Conference, several panels focused on the intersection of sports, media, and business. One of those covered the perspective of sports as an asset, with a conversation between two leading women in the industry.