USC Sports
JuJu Watkins and the No. 7 USC women’s basketball team will face one of their toughest tests of the season Saturday against Paige Bueckers and No. 4 UConn.
JuJu Watkins finishes with 25 points as USC holds off a second-half surge by No. 4 UConn to earn its biggest win of the young season in a 72-70 victory.
Politics
Several Democratic members of Congress from Connecticut have been targeted by bomb threats on their homes
California
Trump’s executive order calling on campuses to address antisemitism has university leaders, faculty and students concerned as the president vows to revoke visas of pro-Palestinian international students who have taken part in protests.
World & Nation
In Connecticut and on New York’s Long Island, floods from torrential rain washed out roads, trapped people and swept two women to their deaths.
The assembly of billionaires at Trump’s inauguration was a display of wealth and power unlike any before. The display was all the more remarkable given how recently many in tech were politically naive or apathetic.
Lakers
UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley turns down the Lakers’ offer to become their new head coach, forcing the team to reconsider its options.
Hollywood Inc.
The moves consolidates control of NBC and studios on the West Coast.
Food
Mastering the art of steamed rice opens the doors to endless meals. Check out recipes for tinola, cilantro lime rice, fried rice and tahdig.
Entertainment & Arts
My husband’s family came to California in large part because of its promising college system. Now we’re one of many praying for a single acceptance. What went wrong?