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Classes at Columbia University are fully remote Monday, as pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war stretched into their sixth day.
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Classes at Columbia University are fully remote Monday, as pro-Palestinian protests over the Israel-Hamas war stretched into their sixth day.
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, has been encouraging people to "take matters into your own hands" against pro-Palestinian protesters.
The ADL's newest report said there was a 205% increase last year in anti-Semitic incidents in their New England reporting. Our Jon Keller spoke with Rabbi Ron Fish, ADL New England's Interim Regional Director, about the new data.
According to ADL's annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, Massachusetts had the fifth most incidents in the country last year, up a shocking 189 percent over 2022.
Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tufts and UMass all ended up with failing grades in a new report on colleges fighting antisemitism on campus.
Hundreds of people gathered outside a home in Newton Sunday to rededicate a wall of Israeli hostage posters after it was damaged and vandalized last month.
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
A webinar held by the Massachusetts Teachers Association's Anti-Racism Task Force has sparked accusations of antisemitism by some teachers and parents.
A webinar held by the Massachusetts Teacher Association's Anti-Racism Task Force has sparked accusations of antisemitism by some teachers and parents. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.
A rock was thrown through the window of a home that had pro-Israel signs. It's the latest act of antisemitic vandalism in the city.
FCAS President Tara Levine said they chose to run their ad in the Super Bowl because of the rise in antisemitism taking place across the country.
WBZ TV's Paul Burton reports.
Alexander Giannakakis, 37, was indicted in 2019 on several charges relating to the fires, including covering up an act of domestic terrorism.
The entire Newburyport city council as well as the city's mayor discovered antisemitic postcards in their mailboxes at their homes over the weekend.
Newburyport city leaders including the mayor were sent antisemitic postcards to the homes. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.
Claudine Gay announced her resignation Tuesday in a letter addressed to the Harvard community.
Jon Keller says it is typical of Harvard that the Corporation couldn't just announce Gay's resignation without shoveling a pile of self-congratulatory rhetoric on top.
Fidelity's new valuation estimated that its shares of X are worth $5.3 million, far from the $19.66 million valuation just prior to Elon Musk's takeover.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft was on CNN Monday morning to discuss the renewed importance of his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft was on CNN Monday morning to discuss the renewed importance of his Foundation to Combat Antisemitism.
An investigation is underway after antisemitic graffiti was found on UMass Boston's campus.
An investigation is underway after antisemitic graffiti was found on UMass Boston's campus.
Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
The Anti-Defamation League is investigating after a plane carrying a banner that read "Harvard hates Jews" was seen flying over several college campuses.
The Anti-Defamation League is investigating after a plane carrying a banner that read "Harvard hates Jews" was seen flying over several college campuses.
Homeowners near Gillette Stadium in Foxboro are cashing in on the World Cup by turning their lawns into prime parking spots.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton, who both want to replace Sen. Ed Markey, clashed during a WBZ pre-primary debate.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Homeowners near the stadium in Foxboro are cashing in on the World Cup by turning their lawns into prime parking spots.
For the first time, the World Cup rush to Foxboro collided head on with commuter traffic as Norway and Iraq faced off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday.
Businesses in Boston say they are thrilled with the increased foot traffic that has come with the World Cup.
The Kraft Group is accusing Foxboro officials of abusing the entertainment license process and charging $900,000 instead of $100 for Gillette Stadium events.
Democrat Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton, who both want to replace Sen. Ed Markey, clashed during a WBZ pre-primary debate.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
John McGinn deflected a shot off an opposing defender and past goalkeeper Johny Placide in the 28th minute, and Scotland defeated Haiti 1-0 at Boston Stadium.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
Ceddanne Rafaela homered and had three RBIs, Sonny Gray allowed one run in six innings and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 10-1 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.