Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" hit by cuts to research funding
The Trump administration's cuts to medical research grants have disrupted awards once backed by former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
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The Trump administration's cuts to medical research grants have disrupted awards once backed by former President Joe Biden's "Cancer Moonshot" initiative.
The funding cut comes one month after the Trump administration terminated $2.2 billion in federal funding from the university, claiming it is violating several federal laws.
Several Massachusetts arts groups secured tens-of-thousands of dollars in grants last year only to see that money disappear with one email.
Rumeysa Ozturk has been held at a detention center in Louisiana since March. WBZ TV's Paula Ebben reports.
The move is the latest escalation of the Trump administration's battle with Harvard.
President Trump took to his social media Friday, sharing plans to take away Harvard University's tax-exempt status, saying "it's what they deserve." WBZ-TV's Beth Germano reports.
"We are going to be taking away Harvard's Tax Exempt Status. It's what they deserve!" the president said in a post to Truth Social.
If this goes through, Harvard would have to pay federal taxes and donations to the school would not be tax-deductible.
President Trump said Rubio will be acting National Security Adviser as he nominates Waltz to be the United States' ambassador to the United Nations. Waltz has faced growing scrutiny over his role in the Signal texting controversy.
Mike Waltz was the one who put together the Signal chat where classified plans about a military strike in Yemen were discussed. The chat inadvertently included a reporter from the Atlantic.
Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
826 Boston said no to a $250,000 federal grant so it could keep its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion policies. WBZ-TV's Logan Hall reports.
Although 45% of women voted for President Donald Trump, driven by concern over the economy and inflation, they disapprove of his handing of the economy. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller reports.
The president spoke about the peace negotiations as he headed to Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. Natalie Brand reports.
The two Chinese nationals who attend Worcester Polytech Institute are part of a class action lawsuit claiming they were denied due process when their visas were revoked.
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university is suing the Trump administration over freezing federal funding.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
President Trump has suggested stripping Harvard of its tax-exempt status, a step that experts say would be unusual and face legal challenges.
Harvard's medical school is reportedly planning to cut staff and programs due to a freeze on federal funding.
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is filing a civil lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, claiming it violated Title IX.
About 300 people protested the Trump administration's policies at Stand Up Harvard on Saturday afternoon.
About 300 people protested the Trump administration's policies at Stand Up Harvard on Saturday afternoon.
Protestors gathered in Provincetown and Boston to speak out against Trump administration policies. WBZ-TV's Paul Burton reports.
Brown said it was unaware of "these rumors" about the Trump administration freezing federal grants.
The Trump administration budget axe is falling on thousands of federal employees now receiving termination notices.
In a world where it can be awfully hard to agree, here in New England one thing is for certain: it sure feels good to be a Patriots fan right now.
A 19-year-old employee of Shrewsbury Public Schools is facing multiple charges after police say child pornography was found on his social media account.
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara's No. 33 to the rafters.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
Tickets to see the New England Patriots take on the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium are coming in as the cheapest ticket in the divisional round.
Massachusetts could be on the fringe of a major snowstorm that's tracking off the East Coast.
A Marshfield, Massachusetts police officer has been placed on administrative leave after he allegedly caused a serious head-on crash last weekend while off duty.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
One of the men convicted of killing Massachusetts State Trooper George Hanna nearly 43 years ago had his first parole hearing Thursday.
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."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
I-Team sources say the allegations of misconduct involving Canton Police Sgt. Sean Goode stem from an investigation into former State Police Trooper Michael Proctor.
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.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
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.
The Boston Bruins beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Thursday night after raising Zdeno Chara's No. 33 to the rafters.
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony at the TD Garden.
The AFC divisional round game at Gillette Stadium will be the first postseason matchup for Josh and Ben McDaniels.
Boston Legacy FC has announced the schedule for its first ever season in the National Women's Soccer League.
New England Patriots left tackle Will Campbell drew some criticism for his play against the Chargers, but said he's not worried about the noise.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.