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Scientist who pushed for COVID lab leak theory investigation says high-risk research needs...

CBS Boston (News) 5/5 6:47A Paula Ebben

Five years after the COVID pandemic started, a scientist who warned against dismissing the controversial "lab leak" theory says more needs to be done to prevent high-risk...

With funding under fire from Trump administration, UMass president says climate research is key

CBS Boston (News) 5/4 4:28A Jon Keller

As he celebrates his tenth year running the University of Massachusetts system, President Marty Meehan has survival on his mind and is looking at climate research. "I think...

Weekend To Do List: Spring and the start of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

CBS Boston (News) 5/2 2:32A Jordyn Jagolinzer

There's a celebration in Massachusetts this weekend to mark the start of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month along with more events for spring. 3rd annual Asian...

Harvard professors pledge to take pay cut in support of university's fight against Trump

CBS Boston (News) 5/1 6:28A Neal Riley

Dozens of Harvard University professors are pledging to take a temporary pay cut to support the school as it fights the Trump administration's move to freeze billions of...

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Far-Right Thinker Curtis Yarvin Argues for Remaking of Harvard at Faculty Club Debate

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/6 10:08A

The far-right thinker Curtis Yarvin joined University Professor Danielle Allen for a debate Monday evening, where Yarvin in turn derided Harvard as “an essentially oligarchic...

U.S. Government Will Cease Grants to Harvard, McMahon Says

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/5 11:35P

The United States government will no longer award grants to Harvard, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced in a letter to University President Alan M. Garber ’76 on...

On Harvard’s 2024 Pulse Survey, Jewish and Muslim Students Report Higher Rates of Feeling Like They...

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/5 2:16P

As Harvard’s campus convulsed in protests over the war in Gaza, Jewish and Muslim students reported lower levels of belonging on Harvard’s latest Pulse Survey compared to...

IOP Upgrades Environmental Action Coalition to Pilot Program

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/5 4:35A

The Institute of Politics leadership voted narrowly last week to upgrade the Environmental Action Coalition to a pilot program, bringing the total number of IOP programs to...

In Harvard’s Directories, Transgender Students Navigate a Slow and Uneven Name Change System

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/5 4:35A

Transgender students face a longstanding problem with at least two of Harvard's databases — they do not remove legal names for students who use preferred names instead,...

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14 Excellent Restaurants to Try in Downtown Crossing

Eater Boston 5/5 8:40A Tanya Edwards

A crudo to go with your wine at Haley.Henry. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston Whether you’re looking for a working lunch or a nice cocktail A hub for commuters, Downtown Crossing offers shopping, is close...

Danny Meyer’s First Boston-Area Restaurant Will Actually Be in Harvard Square

Eater Boston 5/5 5:44A Erika Adams

A sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich from Daily Provisions. | Peter Garritano/Daily Provisions All-day cafe Daily Provisions is opening in Cambridge this summer Union Square Hospitality...

Fancy Newbury Street Spot Has Allegedly Been Underpaying Over 60 Employees — For Years

Eater Boston 5/1 5:31A Erika Adams

Inside Contessa. | Douglas Friedman/Contessa Contessa, the hot Italian restaurant from Major Food Group, has settled with dozens of current and former employees over allegedly mishandling tips Ritzy,...

The Top Tacos in Boston

Eater Boston 4/29 6:25A Erika Adams

The skirt steak taco at Taco Azul. | Taco Azul Rich birria tacos, breakfast tacos, grasshopper tacos, and more For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night , the Boston area offers hearty breakfast...

The 15 Essential Restaurants in Burlington, Vermont

Eater Boston 4/24 10:02A Anna Darrow

A bone-in steak at Frankie’s. | Oliver Parini/Eater Enjoy award-winning farm-to-table and Mediterranean restaurants, Somali, Himalayan, and Thai favorites, wood-fired pizza, fried chicken and oysters,...

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Harvard Baseball’s Postseason Hopes Take Hit in Sweep by Columbia

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/6 12:22P

Harvard baseball was swept in its final Ivy League home series, falling 16-13, 8-3, and 19-1 to a dominant Columbia team that clinched the Ivy League regular season crown with...

Men’s Lacrosse Falls to Princeton 11-8 in Ivy Tournament Semis

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/5 6:43A

The No. 11 Harvard men’s lacrosse team made its first Ancient Eight tournament appearance since 2015 on Friday, but the squad’s postseason hopes were quickly dashed as it fell...

Women’s Lacrosse Dominates Columbia on Senior Day, Waits for NCAA At-Large Bid

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/1 5:41P

The No. 24 Harvard Crimson defeated the Columbia Lions 18-4 on Saturday afternoon while celebrating the six student-athletes of its senior class and capping off an excellent...

Graham Blanks Reflects on Harvard, Transition to Professional Running Career

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/30 9:21P

After a successful championship-filled run in the NCAA world at Harvard, 23-year-old Graham Blanks ’25 continues his career in the professional sphere after sealing a deal...

Harvard Heavyweight Rowing Dominates Penn and Navy on the Charles

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/30 11:37A

After a matchup against Navy and Penn, the Harvard Men’s Heavyweight Rowing team came out of the weekend victoriously, claiming both the coveted Adams and Clothier Cups.

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