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.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The NBA fined the Boston Celtics coach $35,000 on Saturday "for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official" at the end of his team's loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
Slow zones on the T are no more. The final slow zones were removed from the Green Line on Friday.
Rebel Rebel is a different kind of wine bar, and it's focused on making wine approachable for all.
At Boston's Logan Airport holiday travel traffic and icy runways caused long lines and big delays.
Slow zones on the T are no more. The final slow zones were removed from the Green Line on Friday.
The stopgap measure will fund the government and provide tens of billions in disaster relief.
More than four inches of snow fell in several towns in eastern Massachusetts.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
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.
If you carry a credit card balance, beware. You'll be paying a lot more for those Christmas gifts due to rising interest rates.
A family visiting Boston left behind a videotape with precious memories in their rental car.
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.
How do you keep political drama from poisoning important relationships during the holidays?
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.
Holiday shoppers his the malls on Saturday to get last-minute gifts and a little bit of holiday cheer.
A romance bookstore - the first in the Boston area - has opened its doors in Cambridge, giving fans of the genre the chance to revel in romantic reads.
Ocean State Job Lot announced this week it is taking over another Christmas Tree Shops location, this one in North Attleboro.
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.
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.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The NBA fined the Boston Celtics coach $35,000 on Saturday "for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official" at the end of his team's loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.
The New England Patriots will not have Marcus Jones for Sunday's game against the Bills.
We're really not asking for much from the New England Patriots this holiday season, just to look like an actual NFL team over the final three weeks of the season.
The Boston Red Sox added another free-agent arm to the mix, reportedly signing left-handed pitcher Patrick Sandoval to a two-year deal on Friday.
A dog trainer in Massachusetts managed to create the perfect "dog nativity scene" that's going viral on social media.
Good Samaritans came to the rescue of a 20-year-old blind cat who was seen floating on a piece of ice in Westford.
The Mount Washington Observatory shared photos of staff members hanging ten on "rime ice" formations.
A unique ATM tree in Greenfield, Massachusetts was hit by thieves in a heist.
An "odd couple" at an Animal Rescue League shelter in Boston is looking for a new home together.