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.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
There is a long list of road closures and parking restrictions in several Massachusetts communities along the 2026 Boston Marathon course.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
The Boston Marathon will be run on Monday and the weather forecast for the 2026 race will be better for runners than spectators.
A military flyover is planned for this year's running of the Boston Marathon.
Here's a look at some of the famous faces that are confirmed to have entered the 130th Boston Marathon.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by a police officer outside a home in Lexington, the D.A. said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
April 20 is Patriots' Day and Marathon Monday in Massachusetts. Here's what's open and what's closed.
Another movie theater in Massachusetts is closing its doors. The Route One Cinema Pub in North Attleboro will shut down in May.
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.
Known for her vibrant, handcrafted pottery, Boston artist Jill Rosenwald has made a name for herself in the industry.
Two-time James Beard Award nominee and Dorchester native Chef Valentine Howell prepared one of his signature dishes on the grill.
Blithewold Manor in Bristol, Rhode Island is a rare American garden estate that captures the beauty and spirit of the Country Place Era.
An ancient art form still practiced by hand, bookbinding is finding new life at the Harcourt Bindery, a small shop in Charlestown.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
Tarik Skubal struck out a season-high 10 over six innings of one-run ball as the Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Saturday.
The NFL is not investigating Mike Vrabel's behavior after published photos of him and former Athletic reporter Dianna Russini at a resort prompted her resignation.
The Boston Red Sox beat Detroit 1-0 on Friday night, snapping the Tigers' six-game winning streak.
The Boston Bruins will play the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and now the full schedule has been released.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
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.