MIT professor who won Nobel Prize in economics discusses impact AI will have on middle class
The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.
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The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.
Three Americans won the Nobel Prize in economics Monday. Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and James Robinson conducts his research at the University of Chicago. WBZ-TV's Paula Ebben reports.
The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.
Several New England universities made the U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best colleges.
The college says the drop is due to the Supreme Court ruling that ended affirmative action.
One person is in custody after State Police confirm shots were fired on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts Sunday evening. WBZ-TV's Laura Haefeli reports.
Police are searching for a man who is accused of inappropriately touching multiple children at an MIT pool last week.
Police are searching for a man who is accused of inappropriately touching multiple children at an MIT pool. WBZ-TV's Juli McDonald reports.
Ara Mahar is an expert in two very different fields.
An MIT lab tech is an expert in more than one field.
Police moved in on the MIT pro-Palestinian encampment in the predawn hours Friday, removing tents and arresting ten protesters who refused to leave.
A large police force entered pro-Palestinian protesters' encampment on the MIT campus early Friday morning.
Protesters were forcibly removed from the entrance to an MIT research building. WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
Police moved in and were seen forcibly removing some of the demonstrators who were blocking the entrance to a parking garage.
Protesters at Boston's MIT could see disciplinary action from the school. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
Pro-Palestinian protesters broke through barriers at MIT, hours after a deadline to leave the encampment.
A large group of protesters blocked traffic and broke down barricades surrounding the pro-Palestinian MIT encampment. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
There was a fiery rally on the steps at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to support Jewish students and counter the pro-Palestinian encampment across the street that's urging the administration to cut ties with Israel.
Harvard Yard will remain closed until Friday in anticipation of pro-Palestinian protests as Emerson, MIT, and Tufts students set up camps in solidarity with Columbia University protests. Paula Ebben has Monday's top stories.
Students in Massachusetts have set up camps, inspired by protests at Columbia University.
Inspired by protests at Columbia University, pro-Palestinian camps have been set up at MIT, Tufts and Emerson College.
The camps on both campuses were inspired by ongoing demonstrations at Columbia University in New York City. WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
Harvard did not do well on the Anti-Defamation League's first "Campus Antisemitism Report Card." WBZ TV's Kate Merrill reports.
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.
WBZ TV's Jordyn Jagolinzer reports.
The Front Porch Arts Collective is working on a "Holiday Feast," staged readings of classic Christmas episodes from the '70s and '80s, including "The Jeffersons," "A Different World," "Family Matters," and "Amen."
Preliminary findings suggest that the oil that leaked into Boston's Muddy River from Leverett Pond in Brookline came from a storm drain, according to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Kohl's is closing its store in Stoughton not long after the holiday shopping season ends.
Attleboro police arrested special education teacher Susan Martin for allegedly slapping two 5-year-old autistic students.
Judge Beverly Cannone approved a joint motion by the defense and prosecution as they sought to delay the start of Karen Read's second trial.
It will be an active week of weather in Massachusetts with some wintry conditions possible.
Judge Beverly Cannone approved a joint motion by the defense and prosecution as they sought to delay the start of Karen Read's second trial.
A driver who initially escaped a crash on Route 3 north in Billerica, Massachusetts was then struck and killed by another car.
Attleboro police arrested special education teacher Susan Martin for allegedly slapping two 5-year-old autistic students.
Preliminary findings suggest that the oil that leaked into Boston's Muddy River from Leverett Pond in Brookline came from a storm drain, according to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
Minnesota Vikings legend Randy Moss will step away from his broadcasting role at ESPN "to focus on a personal health challenge," the network announced Friday.
If beauty products are on your Christmas list this year, one Massachusetts doctor is urging you to check labels for ingredients that may be hazardous to your health.
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A new program in Boston is trying to improve the labor and delivery experience for expectant Black mothers and mothers of color, who often find their voices aren't always heard by hospital staff.
A Cape Cod woman reached out to the I-Team's Call for Action after struggling to get her health insurance provider to approve an overnight hospital stay for a major surgical procedure.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
Consumers haggle over the price of big-ticket items like homes and cars. So should they also bargain over the cost of college tuition?
Jon Keller says an unholy union of clever tech and cultural dreck have turned brain rot into a global plague.
Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joined WBZ-TV this week for a one-on-one interview for Sunday's "Keller At Large."
Jon Keller has his annual list of turkeys in the Boston area for Thanksgiving 2024.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts is getting closer to allowing pot cafes and other sites for social marijuana consumption.
Bertucci's has closed its Swampscott restaurant, leaving only 15 locations in Massachusetts.
Four Seas Ice Cream, fixture on Cape Cod since 1934, has been sold.
Jeff Kinney, the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" author and owner of An Unlikely Story, is determined to make Plainville proud.
Blue laws in Massachusetts require most stores to close for Thanksgiving. Here's what to know.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Will Bill Belichick take over as head coach of North Carolina, or will he hold out for a job in the NFL? We should find out this week.
The Boston Red Sox didn't land the big free-agent prize in outfielder Juan Soto, and now have to set their sights on fixing their starting rotation.
The New England Patriots didn't play on Sunday, but still moved up in the 2025 NFL Draft order thanks to a little help from old friend Mac Jones.
Juan Soto is not signing with the Boston Red Sox, instead inking a massive new contract with the New York Mets.
Boston College's football team is heading to the Bronx, where they will take on Nebraska for the first time in the Pinstripe Bowl later this month.
A mechanic from Seekonk is the first $1 million winner from a new Celtics scratch ticket in Massachusetts.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.