118 arrested as police forcibly clear Emerson encampment protesting war in Gaza
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6h ago
Boston police arrested more than 100 people near Emerson College overnight as officers forcibly cleared a tent encampment. Demonstrators had set up their tents in solidarity with a broader movement by U.S. college students calling on universities to sever ties with Israel and support a ceasefire in Gaza ..read more
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Harvard students prop up tents to protest war in Gaza and suspension of campus group
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1d ago
The events at Harvard unfolded as similar activism across campuses in Greater Boston and the U.S. drew national attention and comparisons to Vietnam-era student protest movements. The actions largely called for a ceasefire in Gaza and for universities to sever financial ties to Israel ..read more
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What to look for from the Patriots in tonight's NFL draft
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1d ago
WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy talks with ESPN's Mike Reiss ahead of the NFL draft tonight about what he's expecting from the Patriots ..read more
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An eco-art installation that's for the birds — literally
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3d ago
At Appleton Farms in Ipswich, migratory bobolinks return each May to use the grasslands for breeding. Artist Jean Shin has installed a pastoral art installation called "Perch" highlighting the critical roles the birds play in this ecosystem ..read more
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Homeowners look for creative solutions to adapt to increased flooding
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3d ago
With climate change causing more frequent and intense storms, property owners are taking action to prevent flooding. Some are even going as far as to let the water into their homes ..read more
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Boston police failed to arrest 'serial rapist' for years despite DNA evidence
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5d ago
Experts say the case against Alvin Campbell is a striking example of how police and prosecutors often fail to take action when victims report sexual assaults, potentially allowing serial rapists to remain at large ..read more
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The post-season begins for the Boston Celtics
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5d ago
WBUR's Weekend Edition caught up with Khari A. Thompson, who covers the Celtics and basketball for Boston.com, to discuss the C's strengths and weaknesses this season ..read more
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College students disillusioned over political choices, lean toward Biden
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1w ago
A new Harvard Kennedy School poll found adults under 30 favoring President Biden, especially women. Leading concerns among young voters are the economy, abortion rights and the war in Gaza. Students in Greater Boston echoed these concerns in interviews with WBUR ..read more
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For the first time, Boston has a chief climate officer
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1w ago
Brian Swett will be Boston's first chief climate officer. The role will oversee address climate change efforts across city departments ..read more
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Immigrants want faster permission to work. So do Mass. leaders and businesses
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1w ago
"The people out on the floor are the heart of the operation; without them, we can't get our product out the door," Ahead's Tracy Silvia said. "They don't deserve the reputation or bad rap they get for being immigrants ..read more
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