At Harvard-Yale Game, Rivals Come Together Against Trump Administration Attacks

Students and alumni set aside rivalries at the 141st Harvard-Yale football game on Saturday to summon support against attacks on higher education under the Trump administration.

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As Democrats Look to a New Generation, John Larson Hangs On

The 77-year-old Connecticut Democrat is facing primary challenges from people who say he’s too old and has been around too long. He says his age and experience are his strength.

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Mark Mellman, 70, Dies; Helped Democrats Understand Their Voters

A pollster and political strategist, he was a key figure in John Kerry’s 2004 presidential campaign and used his prominence to speak out in defense of Israel.

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Hochul Urged to Ban Horseshoe Crab Fishing

Supporters of the legislation argue it would protect a declining horseshoe crab population, while opponents warn it will harm the commercial fishing industry.

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He Helped Cities Anticipate Damage From Storms

Austin Becker developed an early warning system to protect critical infrastructure from storms. His project’s funding was eliminated in April.

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Moving in Retirement? Here’s How to Minimize Regrets.

When retirees relocate, they think life will be cheaper, easier, sunnier — only to find some big disappointments. Here’s how to minimize mistakes.

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Judge Blocks Trump Move to Cut FEMA Funds Over Immigration Policy

A coalition of blue states and Washington, D.C., accused the Trump administration of illegally “taking money from its enemies” in freezing emergency preparedness grants.

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Cue the Sun: This Lab Recreates Hot, Sweaty Days to Test Humans

Our reporter hits the treadmill to understand how scientists study extreme heat.

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Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built

The order to stop construction on Revolution Wind off the coast of Rhode Island is part of a campaign against renewable energy.

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ICE Wrongly Suggests Lawmaker Doxxed Agents, and Racist Threats Follow

A state representative in Connecticut had posted on Instagram about immigration enforcement efforts in his district but did not give detailed information.

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