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USC cancels Jon M Chu keynote speech in wake of valedictorian controversy

University says it is ‘redesigning’ commencement plans days after it decided to prevent Asna Tabassum from speaking on 10 May

The Guardian - US

Will the ‘cancel culture’ crowd speak up about the silencing of Asna Tabassum? Don’t hold your breath

The University of Southern California canceled its valedictorian’s planned speech after pro-Palestinian posts. It’s no surprise

The Guardian - US

Junk Food Diet In Teens May Lead To Long-Term Memory Damage: Study

A high-fat, high-sugar diet in teenagers may lead to long-term memory damage, according to the results of a rat study conducted by researchers from the University of Southern California.

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USC says it is canceling its valedictorian speech because of safety concerns

Asna Tabassum received some backlash about her social media content on the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Tabassum said she questions the university's reasoning for canceling the speech.

WEKU

O.J. Simpson: All-American Hero Who Fumbled It All

Good looks, fame and fortune: O.J. Simpson appeared to have it made after rewriting the record books as an American football star.

International Business Times

Steven Spielberg denounces antisemitism and makes first comments on Gaza

Schindler’s List director says in speech marking 30th anniversary of the USC Shoah Foundation that he is alarmed that ‘we may … once again have to fight for the very right to be Jewish’

The Guardian - UK

A new Kobe Bryant statue has multiple errors. It's not the first memorial with typos

Officials say they will correct the misspellings on a recent 19-foot bronze statue of the late Kobe Bryant at Crypto.com Arena. Several other prominent monuments have had similar issues.

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Raptors, among other teams, are scouting Bronny James

LeBron James' son Bronny is attracting some NBA scouts during his freshman year at the University of Southern California.

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USC Professor Put on Remote Teaching After Saying Hamas Should Be Killed

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) (Jessie Appleby) wrote about this last week (as did the Academic Freedom Alliance): The University of Southern California has barred economics professor John Strauss from teaching on campus for the rest of the semester in response to anti-Hamas remarks he made to…

Reason

Millions of Americans have ‘mild cognitive impairment’ and don’t know it, experts say. How the condition relates to Alzheimer’s—and what you can do about it

99.9% of U.S. primary care clinicians are not sufficiently catching the condition in patients, according to a new report.

Fortune

Do This Before You Inevitably Suffer An Epic Fail

Everyone is going to fail at some point. It's inevitable. But learn to be resilient you'll see these failures as setbacks.

Investors Business Daily

New proteins, better batteries: Scientists are using AI to speed up discoveries

New artificial intelligence tools are being rapidly developed across the sciences. They may not be able to solve every problem, but in some cases, they're shortening the time to new breakthroughs.

WEKU

LeBron James says Bronny is doing well, working to play for USC this season after cardiac episode

LeBron James says his 18-year-old son is progressing in his rehabilitation from cardiac arrest in hopes of playing for the University of Southern California this season

The Independent UK

LeBron James' son is released from hospital days after suffering a cardiac arrest

Bronny James committed to join the University of Southern California's basketball team in May. He was practicing with the team earlier this week when he went into cardiac arrest.

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LeBron James’s son Bronny discharged from hospital after cardiac arrest

LeBron James thanked the public for their messages of support after his oldest son collapsed during basketball practice earlier this week

WEKU

Bronny James, LeBron's son, suffered cardiac arrest during practice

The incoming freshman at the University of Southern California was at basketball practice Monday when he suffered a cardiac arrest, a family spokesperson said in a statement.

The Independent UK

Ex-USC dean sentenced to home confinement for bribery of Los Angeles County supervisor

A former dean at the University of Southern California will spend 1 1/2 years in home confinement for bribing a Los Angeles County supervisor in exchange for renewal of a lucrative contract

The Independent UK

Appeals court tosses convictions of 2 parents in 'Varsity Blues' college admissions scandal

A federal appeals court has overturned the fraud convictions of two parents who were found guilty at trial of paying bribes to get their kids into elite universities as part of a sprawling college admissions bribery

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Bronny James decision opens up "endless" financial boost with LeBron's son set to cash in

Bronny James is set to enjoy a huge amount of money-spinning opportunities after choosing to pledge his basketball future to the University of Southern California

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bronny James has committed to USC

Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, will be staying in town for college, as he has committed to the University of Southern California.

Inverse

The Electric Vehicle Revolution Could Hurt Low-Income Neighborhoods

A new study found that electric vehicle adoption could bring worse air quality to low-income neighborhoods.

Los Angeles Times

Discovery of antibiotic-resistant superbugs in LA wastewater sparks worry

LOS ANGELES — Bacteria that are resistant to colistin, a last-resort antibiotic, have for the first time been detected in Los Angeles County wastewater, suggesting that the germs are circulating more widely in the community than previously thought, according to researchers at the University of Southern California.

AVNetwork

InfoComm 2023: Check Out the Latest Pro AV Solutions for Online, In-Person Learning

A tour of innovative solutions at the University of Central Florida is part of a rich education program at InfoComm.

Los Angeles Times

Longtime LA politician Mark Ridley-Thomas found guilty in corruption case

LOS ANGELES — Mark Ridley-Thomas, one of Los Angeles County’s most prominent politicians, was found guilty Thursday of federal corruption charges related to special benefits his son received at the University of Southern California.

Los Angeles Times

USC opens a campus in DC to expand presence in nation’s capital

LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California announced Wednesday that as part of a huge expansion of its presence in Washington, D.C., it had opened a USC Capital Campus in the city’s Dupont Circle neighborhood.

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