Fed's Powell tells students not to despair despite tough job market
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
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In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
A Black actress has filed a lawsuit against American Repertory Theater, saying her scalp was left permanently damaged from an unqualified hair stylist.
A Black actress has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University's American Repertory Theater in Cambridge for racial discrimination, saying her scalp was left permanently damaged from an unqualified hair stylist.
The streets of Cambridge were filled with fans as Rose Byrne was honored with a parade as part of Hasty Pudding's 2026 Woman of the Year award ceremony.
A Harvard University faculty committee is proposing a limit on the number of A grades that can be awarded to students.
President Trump says his administration is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a published report said the school had won some concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with the government.
The Harvard Crimson will be giving away special edition NERDS jerseys to reflect the pride the program takes in excelling both in the classroom and on the court. Harvard head coach Carrie Moore and co-captain Abigail Wright spoke to CBS News Boston's Joe Weil about the event and its meaning.
Two men accused of setting off a firework inside a Harvard Medical School building were arrested.
Seth Warren died unexpectedly at his home in Newton, Massachusetts Sunday. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
Investigators are searching for the suspects in the Harvard Medical School explosion. WBZ-TV's Anna Meiler has Sunday's top stories.
Two suspects seen running from a Harvard med school building early Saturday morning are now thought to have detonated some sort of explosion there. The FBI has joined the investigation. WBZ's Samantha Chaney reports.
Harvard University has issued a shelter-in-place order after a shooting nearby on Sherman Street in Cambridge.
The professor said he was firing the pellet gun at rats and did not know he lived near a synagogue.
There's a block in Harvard Square that will close to traffic permanently and will become a pedestrian walkway and outdoor dining space
Scientist Avi Loeb, who has made headlines for his theories about interstellar objects, says we are "probably not" alone. WBZ-TV's David Wade reports.
The decision from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs is a massive victory for Harvard University.
Miss Black United States discussed the impact of winning the title while studying at Harvard University.
Funding cuts and immigration policies may keep many international students out of Massachusetts and the United States this fall.
The New York Times reported Tuesday the potential deal would restore billions of dollars in federal research funding at Harvard. WBZ TV's Chris Tanaka reports.
The federal government told Harvard University it could take control of the school's patents — the latest in a months-long feud between the Trump administration and the school.
The Trump administration said that it will be sending administrative subpoenas to Harvard University for information about its foreign students on campus.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut all federal funding to Harvard University after they say an investigation found that the school failed to protect Jewish students.
The Trump administration said a failure by the university to enact certain changes would put at risk its access to federal financial resources.
UMass Amherst, MIT and Harvard University are some of the best value colleges in Massachusetts, according to the Princeton Review.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu presented her proposed 2027 budget to the City Council Wednesday.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Jeycen is a happy and friendly 9-year-old boy who brings joy wherever he goes.
A Billerica, Massachusetts business owner said he was threatened because he wouldn't donate more money to a police union.
Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu presented her proposed 2027 budget to the City Council Wednesday.
Henry Rappa is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a couple who hired him to handle a major family inheritance.
A Billerica business owner said he was threatened because he wouldn't donate more money to a police union.
Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey is calling on Congress to impeach and remove President Trump over the latest threat to Iran.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
A woman went to visit her mother's grave at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Roxbury and was surprised to see the headstone was moved.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Tuesday night and claimed their fourth Metropolitan Division title in six years.
The Boston Red Sox overcame 11 strikeouts to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night and end a three-game skid.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the stumbling Boston Red Sox 8-6 on Monday night, sending them to their eighth loss in nine games.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.