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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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Harvard Students Undress and Unwind Before Exams at Primal Scream

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/8 12:13P

When the clock hit midnight Thursday, students streaked naked through Harvard Yard to mark the rear end of reading period — and the official start of finals — in the latest...

Former HKS Dean, Leading International Relations Scholar Joseph Nye Dead at 88

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/8 1:36A

Former Harvard Kennedy School dean Joseph S. Nye Sr. died at 88 on Tuesday. Nye, who served as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs under...

Residents and Fellows’ Union Reaches Tentative Agreement With Mass General Brigham

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/7 3:49P

Residents and fellows at Mass General Brigham reached a tentative agreement on their first contract with the hospital system at a Tuesday bargaining session, marking the end...

Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Rally Against Time Caps, Interrupt FAS Meeting

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/7 6:02A

Armenian preceptor Lisa Gulesserian interrupted Tuesday’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences meeting to call on Harvard faculty to support an end to time caps after she was awarded...

Arts and Humanities Dean Focuses on Small Changes as Hiring Freeze Stalls Larger-Scale Planning

The Harvard Crimson (News) 5/7 6:02A

At the end of his first year as Harvard’s Arts and Humanities dean, Philosophy professor Sean D. Kelly has been thinking big about how to make the humanities work for...

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Reservations Are Going Fast for This New Korean Spot With a Sought-After Chicken Soup

Eater Boston 5/8 4:36A Tanya Edwards

Hajime Yamazaki. | Iru Iru, from restaurateur Hajime Yamazaki, is now open in Brookline Village A new Korean restaurant is now open in Brookline Village, and it’s already booking up fast. Iru , which...

The Best Lobster Rolls in Boston

Eater Boston 5/7 6:06A Erika Adams

The cold lobster roll at Little Whale Oyster Bar on Newbury Street. | Erika Adams/Eater Boston The area is full of lobster rolls — here’s where to find a handful of excellent ones With its few, simple...

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,...

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Harvard Softball Clinches Ivy Tournament with Series Sweep Against Cornell

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/6 9:43P

Coming off the back of a gritty series win against Dartmouth, the Crimson looked to secure its place in the Ivy League tournament as it faced Cornell at Soldiers Field for the...

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...

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