Science Aug 13 Scientists on standby to rescue rare manatee sighted in cold New England waters A manatee was recently spotted off the coast of Massachusetts for the first time in almost a decade and scientists want to monitor its condition to see if a rescue is necessary before it succumbs to the cold water or…
Science Aug 07 Funding freeze could set research back years, Harvard scientists say “It's like we have been creating a state-of-the-art telescope to explore the universe, and now we don’t have money to launch it.”…
Economy Jun 06 Hiring slows in U.S. amid uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars Trump’s aggressive and unpredictable policies – especially his sweeping taxes on imports – have muddied the outlook for the economy and the job market and raised fears that the American economy could be headed toward recession.
Politics Jun 06 Lawsuit from state attorneys general challenges Trump’s executive order on election overhaul Trump's executive order would require voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, prohibit mail or absentee ballots from being counted if they are received after Election Day, set new rules for voting equipment…
Nation Jun 05 Massachusetts student arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice has been released Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, who came to the U.S. from Brazil at age 7, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Saturday. Authorities have said the agents were looking for the Milford High School teenager's father.
Nation Jun 02 Top immigration official defends tactics as arrests rise nationwide The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is defending himself against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests toward President Donald Trump’s promises of mass deportations.
Politics May 29 Harvard graduates cheer commencement speakers calling for school to stand strong in battle with Trump The nation's oldest and wealthiest school is at the forefront of legal efforts to defend higher education in America from what increasingly seem like existential threats by President Donald Trump.
Nation May 28 Harvard ends legal battle over early photos of enslaved people, agrees to relinquish images A lawyer says the images will be transferred to a South Carolina museum devoted to African American history with a woman who says she is one of the subjects' descendants.
Nation May 27 Swimmer becomes first to circumnavigate Martha’s Vineyard ahead of ‘Jaws’ 50th anniversary Lewis Pugh became the first person to swim all the way around the island.
Health Mar 28 States move to ban or restrict use of synthetic dyes used in candies and cereal Synthetic dyes used to make brightly colored cereals, drinks and candies are coming under scrutiny in states across the country.