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Harvard lifts shelter in place after shots fired at T station

CBS Boston (News) 4/20 12:03P Victoria D

Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, has lifted a shelter-in-place order after a report of shots fired at the Harvard Square T station Sunday afternoon. It happened...

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Scientists find evidence of life on distant planet, Harvard professor says questions remain

CBS Boston (News) 4/18 12:40A Mike Sullivan

Cambridge University scientists say they have found the strongest evidence yet of life on another planet 124 light years away. The planet is called K2-18b and was spotted with the James Webb Space...

Harvard protest condemns DHS threat to revoke university's ability to enroll international students

CBS Boston (News) 4/17 12:16P Kristina Rex

Harvard students protested on campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts Thursday, a day after the Trump administration threatened to revoke the university's ability to enroll...

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Keller: Why is Harvard University a target for President Trump?

CBS Boston (News) 4/16 2:11A Jon Keller

The opinions expressed below are Jon Keller's, not those of WBZ, CBS News or Paramount Global. Harvard University is pushing back hard against Trump administration demands for...

Harvard research programs brace for "stop work orders" after $2.2B funding freeze by Trump...

CBS Boston (News) 4/16 2:10A Brandon Truitt

Research programs at Harvard University have been warned to brace for "stop work orders" as the slow drip from the Trump administration's $2.2 billion federal funding freeze...

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Trump To Cut Another $1 Billion From Harvard Health Research Funding, Wall Street Journal Reports

The Harvard Crimson (News) 4/21 3:24A

The Trump administration plans to slash another $1 billion in federal grants and contracts for health research to Harvard, on top of an existing $2.2 billion cut, the Wall...

Department of Health and Human Services Broadens Harvard Investigation, Requests Antisemitism Task...

The Harvard Crimson (News) 4/21 3:24A

The United States Department of Health and Human Services broadened the scope of its investigation into Harvard on April 7 to include events at the entire University since...

Former HMS Morgue Manager Pleads Guilty to Selling Human Remains

The Harvard Crimson (News) 4/21 3:24A

Cedric Lodge, the former morgue manager at Harvard Medical School who was indicted in 2023 for stealing and selling human remains, filed a guilty plea on Wednesday.

Seniors Blame Low Attendance For ‘Lackluster’ Class Committee Events

The Harvard Crimson (News) 4/21 3:24A

With just two weeks of classes remaining for the Class of 2025, seniors dubbed the Class Committee’s year of programming “lackluster,” primarily citing low buy-in from the...

Students Disturbed by Delay in HUPD Updates After Shots Fired in Harvard Square MBTA Station

The Harvard Crimson (News) 4/21 3:24A

Students across Harvard’s campus complained they were left in the dark after the Harvard University Police Department provided little information regarding reports of gunshots...

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Where to Dine and Drink Along Newbury Street

Eater Boston 4/21 7:58A Anna Darrow

Getty Images Where to eat and drink along this iconic street in Boston Newbury Street is Boston’s most famous destination for dining and shopping. The street’s fancy boutiques, galleries, and...

For the First Time, a Week-Long Queer Food Festival Lands in Boston

Eater Boston 4/18 6:03A Nathan Tavares

Big Queer Food Fest attendees at High Street Place. | Drea Catalano/Big Queer Food Fest Get ready for swanky dinners, an epic tea party at Boston’s Tea Party Museum, queer food-focused panels, and...

Yes, Happy Hour Drink Deals Exist in Boston — If You Know Where to Look

Eater Boston 4/17 5:22A Celina Colby

A $7 dirty martini on the happy hour menu at Barcelona Wine Bar. | Barcelona Wine Bar A few savvy restaurants and bars have figured out a workaround to one of Massachusetts’ most restrictive liquor...

The Seaport’s Hottest New Opening? A Can’t-Miss Korean Burger Spot

Eater Boston 4/15 8:40A Erika Adams

Nowon’s self-titled “Legendary Cheeseburger,” a Korean riff on a Big Mac doused in a kimchi sauce. | Young Skeletons/Nowon At Nowon, find honey butter tater tots, chopped cheese rice cakes, and one...

An Eater’s Guide to Boston

Eater Boston 4/14 5:33A Erika Adams

Boston’s Financial District. | ESB Professional/Shutterstock Unofficial, highly opinionated information about the Bay State’s bustling capital Long dismissed as the home of chowder and baked beans,...

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Harvard Women’s Tennis Completes Weekend Sweep, Caps Off Undefeated Ivy Season

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/20 8:56P

The Harvard women's tennis team completed its Ivy League gauntlet and remained undefeated in the conference with strong wins over Columbia and Cornell. Now, the team prepares...

Harvard Rowing Cruises to Victory in Races Over the Weekend

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/20 8:56P

Harvard’s four rowing teams had a strong Saturday showing, dominating in key races across the board.

Harvard Men’s Volleyball Drops Two to NJIT in Final Conference Clash

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/20 8:56P

The Harvard men's volleyball team concluded its regular season as it fell to NJIT on consecutive days. Now, the team prepares for the EIVA tournament as it faces off against...

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No. 10 Harvard Men’s Lacrosse Falls to No. 1 Cornell 20-12

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/20 8:56P

In a matchup of two men's NCAA lacrosse titans, No. 10 Harvard fell to No. 1 Cornell 20-12 in an intense showdown. The Crimson closes out the Ivy League season against Brown...

Crimson Softball Sweeps Archrival Yale

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 4/17 3:20A

The Harvard softball team — returning home after six straight games on the road — wasted no time making a statement by  sweeping archrival Yale in a three-game series that...

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