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Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN Apr 18th - George Floyd-Indianapolis-Prince Philip laid to restListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The U.S., Brazil and Mexico lead the world in Covid-19 deaths, according to a Times database. Infections globally total more than 140 million. Queen Elizabeth II said goodbye to her husband of more than 73 years, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, at his funeral on Saturday at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle.2021-04-1811 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Apr 16th - Deadly shooting in FEDEX facilityListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Eight people are dead after a shooting last night at an Indianapolis FedEx facility. Vaccine hesitancy has become a problem, and even though more than 30% of US adults have been fully vaccinated. Raul Castro is preparing to step down as head of Cuba’s all-powerful communist party, ending decades of his family's leadership in the country. Greek and Turkish Foreign ministers have a public clash during their presser.2021-04-1611 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THU Apr 15th - J&J vaccine is paused- Russian sanctions are comingListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Vaccine advisers to the CDC put off making any decision about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine when they met yesterday. The Biden administration is expected to announce sanctions targeting Russian individuals and entities in response to the SolarWinds hack and election interference. It's Tax Day in the US, but don't freak out! You still have a month to file your 2020 return. Red Sox have won 9 in a row.2021-04-1513 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED Apr 14th - CDC & FDA investigate J&J vaccine - Protesters continue in Minnesota,Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. CDC advisers are due to meet today to review cases of blood clots among people who received the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. Protesters gathered for a third night on the streets of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, to show their anger over the police shooting death of Daunte Wright. US troops to depart from Afghanistan by Sept 2021. Biden has proposed a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.2021-04-1410 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE Apr 13th - FDA halts use of Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine due to rare blood-clotting issues in six womenListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The FDA is asking states to temporarily halt using J&J’s Covid-19 vaccine after six people in the U.S. developed a rare blood-clotting disorder. The FDA said the recommendation is “out of an abundance of caution.” The cases occurred in women ages 18 to 48, with symptoms developing six to 13 days after they received the shot. Protesters and police clashed again last night in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, over the death of Daunte Wright. It’s been just over 100 days since Brexit began in earnest, and British exporters aren’t happy with h...2021-04-1313 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Apr 9th - Amazon Union Vote - Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies at 99Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. A partial vote count suggested that Amazon would probably defeat the most serious organized-labor drive in the company’s history. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle,” Britain’s royal family announced Friday. Philip married Queen Elizabeth in 1947. 1 in 5 Americans are fully vaccinated and a third of the country has received at least one shot, CDC data shows2021-04-0913 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THU Apr 8th - Coronavirus UK variance, gun control measures and immigration crisisListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The coronavirus variant first identified in the UK is now the most common strain of coronavirus in the US. President Joe Biden will announce a series of executive actions on gun control today in response to mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado. More than 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children are now in US custody2021-04-0810 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED Apr 7th - The US economy is growing at its fastest pace since 1984Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The US economy is growing at its fastest pace since 1984, and will likely surpass its pre-pandemic size, the International Monetary Fund predicts. One big reason: The $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package. Nearly half of US adults could have a first Covid-19 vaccine dose by the weekend.2021-04-0708 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE Apr 6th - Senate can pass trillion infrastructure bill with simple majorityListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The Senate parliamentarian, has ruled that Democrats may amend the budget resolution and pass infrastructure bill with simple majority. The results of Israel's fourth election in a little more than two years reveal more of the same: Political gridlock, and no clear path to a majority government. The Minneapolis police chief testified that Derek Chauvin had violated department policy when he knelt on George Floyd for more than nine minutes. Real Madrid and Liverpool play for Champions league today.2021-04-0610 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Apr 2nd - US unemployment fell at 6% as Jobs report blows past expectationsListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Nonfarm payrolls rose by 916,000 in March, while the unemployment rate declined to 6%. The job growth was well ahead of Dow Jones estimates for 675,000 and the fastest since August 2020. The World Health Organization harshly criticized Europe’s coronavirus response, calling the region’s vaccine rollout “unacceptably slow”. Opening day (again) at Fenway Park2021-04-0210 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THU Apr 1st - April Fool's, Opening Day & $3 Trillion Infrastructure PlanListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Biden unveiled the details of his $2 trillion plan to repair and upgrade the country’s infrastructure, calling it “a once-in-a-generation investment in America.” Covid-19 was the third leading cause of death last year in the US, behind heart disease and cancer, early CDC data reveals. The virus also led to a global increase in stillbirths, maternal mortality and depression. New York State legalized the use of recreational marijuana.2021-04-0110 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED Mar 31st - Pfizer says Covid vaccine is 100% effective in kids ages 12 to 15Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Pfizer said Wednesday its Covid-19 vaccine was 100% effective in a study of adolescents aged 12 to 15, encouraging results that could clear the shots for use in middle school students before school starts this fall. Global leaders have called for an international “pandemic treaty” to help ensure the world is prepared for future crises. President Joe Biden will unveil his ambitious infrastructure package in Pittsburgh today. Greece will face off Georgia for pre-qualification of world cup soccer today.2021-03-3110 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE Mar 30th - Another trillion bill is announced & WHO will release a report into the origins of Covid-19Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. President Joe Biden will lay out the first of a sweeping two-pronged infrastructure and jobs proposal. Biden says in the next three weeks, 90% of the adult US population will be eligible for the vaccine. Coronavirus is crippling Brazil, and the country’s President Jair Bolsonaro is making moves that appear designed to secure greater loyalty amid the crisis.2021-03-3010 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN Mar 28th - Suez Canal is still blocked & 1/3 of US adults are vaccinatedListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. A very big boat in the Suez Canal is still very much stuck, causing a traffic jam that costs $10 Billion in world trade per day. More than one-third of U.S. adults — about 90 million people — have received at least one shot of a coronavirus vaccine. In Myanmar, dozens of people were fatally shot as the security forces cracked down on protests2021-03-2813 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Mar 26th - Biden first Press Conference & and Suez Canal blockageListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Biden held his first official White House news conference yesterday, and talked about the filibuster, immigration and foreign policy. CDC warned that the US is still seeing about 1,000 deaths a day and facing the growing threat of coronavirus variants. Greece celebrated 200 year of independence, President Biden and PM Mitsotakis had a 30 minute call and agree to meet when pandemic eases. Celtics trade, and Greece get a 1-1 draw with Spain2021-03-2612 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesSocial Networks research, an app that predicts your Covid risk, and mythologyDr. Nicholas Christakis is Professor of Social and Natural Science, Internal Medicine & Biomedical Engineering and Director of Human Nature Labs at Yale University. He talks about the new mobile app HUNALA that is like "waze traffic app for COVID" to predict the individual risk of getting covid; his book "Apollo's Arrow" the scientific prediction of the roaring 2020s and how people will behave after the pandemic. You will be most be surprised on the advice he gives to young researchers!2021-03-2429 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED Mar 24th - 200 years celebrations start in GreeceGreece begins the 200 year anniversary of Independence today. Greece welcomes foreign dignitaries to commemorate bicentennial, as France, Britain and Russia will be represented. Elections in Israel do not produce a clear majority to govern, but Netanyahu is ahead.2021-03-2408 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE Mar 23rd - Colorado shootings, AstraZeneca vaccine & $3 Trillion infrastructure planListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine is gaining steam after the company released new data on its efficacy. Ten people, including a police officer, were killed yesterday afternoon after a gunman opened fire in a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado. White House advisers are expected to present a two-part, $3 trillion jobs and infrastructure proposal to President Biden as soon as this week. Israelis head to the polls today for the country's fourth general election in under two years. Greece is preparing to celebrate 200 years of independence.2021-03-2311 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN Mar 21st - Spring starts with hopes Covid will not surgeListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Coronavirus cases — significantly down since the U.S. peak in January — have plateaued this month at about 55,000 new infections a day, a level public health officials say is still too high. But some governors are already starting to relax restrictions.Protesters nationwide denounced the Atlanta spa killings and called for an end to anti-Asian violence. If you need a cuteness break, National Puppy Day is Tuesday.2021-03-2107 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesHow The largest liquor store in the world dealt with the Pandemic and stayed openMr. George Soleas talks about his personal journey starting as a refugee from Cyprus to being President and CEO of Liquor Control Board of Toronto, with 11,000 employees, over $7 Billion sales and $2.5 Billion of profits. He discusses how he managed the Pandemic crisis, the lesson of being authentic to your peers and employees and the value of trust "If you lose trust, you lost your people". Personal and professional lessons, what the Government did right, and how politicians around the world could have done better.2021-03-1931 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THU Mar 18th - Spa Shootings, US and China talks - NCAA tournament startsListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Six of the eight who were killed were Asian women, who are uniquely vulnerable to violence because of their race and gender. Senior officials from the US and China are set to meet in Alaska today and tomorrow for the first time since President Biden took office. The Federal Reserve suggested it would keep interest rates low for years.2021-03-1812 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED Mar 17th - No St. Patrick's Parade this year and Atlanta Spa ShootingsListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Eight people were killed at three metro Atlanta spas in the span of about an hour yesterday. The US is facing a tough race between Covid-19 vaccines and variants. Vaccinations are quickly ramping up, and they have a great shot of winning out. A US intelligence report has determined that Russia attempted to interfere in the 2020 election. Greek and Turkish foreign ministers to meet in April.2021-03-1711 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE Mar 16th - AstraZeneca vaccine temp shut dow & Immigration crisis for BidenListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. A growing number of European countries are temporarily halting the rollout of the AstraZeneca vaccine after reports of a handful of cases of blood clots in people who have received the shot. President Biden is facing growing political tension over his administration's strategy on the US-Mexico border. The Vatican says it will not bless same-sex unions, writing in a statement approved by Pope Francis that God "does not and cannot bless sin."2021-03-1613 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesScholarships, mentoring, networking for a better future- Hellenic Bioscientific Association of USAThe leadership team of Hellenic Bioscientific Association USA www.hbausa.org outlines its vision and programs of scholarships, mentoring and networking. Young, brilliant scientists committed to helping one another for a better world. President Dr. Alexandra Touroutoglou, Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School; Vice President Dr. Christos Lisgaras Research Fellow at NYU, Appointed Secretary Dr. Maria Stamou Physician Scientist & Endocrinology Fellow Mass General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and Dr. Counselor Dr. Harilaos Philipakis Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School2021-03-1418 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN Mar 14th - Daylight savings may be here to stayListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Clocks are turned forward by an hour this morning in exchange for a few months of extra daylight -- and some US senators want to make this time change permanent. Former middleweight champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler died unexpectedly at age 66.2021-03-1410 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Mar 12th - Biden sets goal of July 4th to get back to normalListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. President Biden directed all states to open vaccination opportunities to all adults by May 1st; and the nation could start to be back to normal by the July 4 holiday. Americans could start seeing those much-awaited $1,400 stimulus payments as early as this weekend. More people are dying in Myanmar every day as the military junta in control there tries to crack down on peaceful protests. Greece extends lockdown period to prevent virus spread.2021-03-1210 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THU Mar 11th - 1 year of Pandemic, we made it, but are we better off?Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. It’s been one year since the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus to be a pandemic. Since that time, 29 million cases have been reported in the US, and 529,000 people have died as a result. Across the world, at least 118 million people have been infected and 2.6 million have died. Merrick Garland, who spent nearly 24 years as a federal appellate judge, was confirmed as attorney general.2021-03-1111 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED Mar 10th - $1.9 Trillion is coming and the Palace is "saddened"Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package is expected to pass the House today. About 1 in 10 Americans -- more than 32 million people -- are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Social tensions rise in Greece, as protestors clash with police. In sports Champions League today, will Barca perform a miracle in Paris?2021-03-1011 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesA startup with a social mission! It is not always about the stock options, Melina Taprantzi shows us the wayMelina Taprantzi founder of WiseGreece.com is a social entrepreneur with a successful model of a start-up non-profit organization with a double mission: selling over 500 top quality Greek food products, as well as raising money for food to be donated to people in need. She was awarded by the UN and the World Bank with the "Sustainable Development Goals and Her award", as she was selected from a pool of 2,400 applicants from around the world.2021-03-0914 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE March 9th - CDC gives guidelines for vaccinated people & Prince Harry's interview rocks the PalaceListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Fully vaccinated people can gather indoors in small groups without taking precautions but should continue to wear masks in public, the C.D.C. said. Vaccinated people can also get together with members of one unvaccinated household, as long as no one has a complicating health risk. The Senate has passed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill, helping to clear the way for millions of Americans to potentially receive $1,400 stimulus checks.2021-03-0914 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN March 7th - Stimulus bill passed & and the Pope in IraqListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The Senate passed the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief plan. The House votes on the revised bill Tuesday. Experts are worried that highly contagious variants could cause another US coronavirus spike. Pope Francis is concluding a historic trip to Iraq.2021-03-0710 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI March 5th - $1,400 checks are comingListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Democrats are looking to pass the stimulus plan this weekend with their narrow Senate majority. Trouble is brewing over vaccine supplies in Europe. China’s political elite are gathered for a summit this week in Beijing, and Hong Kong’s future is in the balance. Earthquake in Thessalia, Greece troubles scientists.2021-03-0509 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THU March 4th - Stimulus talks, Capital Security & MyanmarListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Some state leaders are facing tough criticism for easing coronavirus restrictions despite myriad expert warnings that the worst isn’t quite over.Federal law enforcement is on high alert today after an intelligence bulletin this week warned of a group of violent militia extremists discussing plans to take control of the US Capitol. Senate Democrats were still scrambling last night to put their final touches on the $1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief bill that the entire caucus will have to support.Another deadly day of protests rocked Myanmar as the coun...2021-03-0408 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE March 2nd Sarkozy found guilty and vaccinated rates climbListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to three years in prison for corruption and influence peddling. The threat of coronavirus variants is growing, and CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky warns that, if we’re not careful, their spread could reverse falling case numbers and delay the recovery2021-03-0208 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN Feb 28th - J&J vaccine approvedListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The Food and Drug Administration authorized Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot vaccine for emergency use on Saturday. The $1.9 trillion pandemic aid bill passed in the House and must now maneuver through a procedural and political thicket in the Senate. A second former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo has accused him of sexual harassment.2021-02-2809 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Feb 26th - Stimulus, Coronavirus Vaccines and Syria air strikesListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. President Biden marked 50 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the US since he took office last month, The House is expected to pass the $1.9 trillion bill today. The US military carried out air strikes on a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups.2021-02-2610 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THU Feb 24th - J&J vaccine approved & Stimulus PackageListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The FDA says Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 vaccine meets the requirements for emergency use authorization. The stimulus bill is headed to a House floor vote as early as tomorrow. Australia has passed a new law that will force tech companies to pay publishers for news content.2021-02-2509 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED Feb 24th - Tiger Woods in a car accident & the FED Reserve says economic recovery not certainListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Tiger Woods suffered leg injuries in a car crash in Southern California and underwent surgery. Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve chairman, called the economic recovery “far from complete” and its future “highly uncertain.” Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson say they will produce enough doses by the end of next month to vaccinate about 130 million people in the U.S. — roughly half of all adults. Greece COVID cases on the rise, the lockdown will continue beyond March 1st2021-02-2410 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN Feb 21st - Texas is freezing and vaccinations climbListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Texas emerges from a deadly deep freeze, NASA's newest Mars rover is checking out its forever home and beaming back stunning photos from the red planet. The Senate will hold confirmation hearings this week for Judge Merrick Garland, President Biden’s pick for attorney generadl. In Greece the #metoo movement is moving to courts, as criminal charges were filled against the former head of National Theater.2021-02-2109 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesResearching Covid Diagnostics and the effects of Long-CovidDr. Ioannis Prassas talks about his research on Covid diagnostics and the effects of Long Covid. He is a scientist in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Canada. Trained as a molecular biologist, his research focuses mostly on the application of proteomic technologies for diagnostics and he is translating research findings into clinical products with great therapeutic promise. Currently, he is finishing work on a rapid diagnostic saliva test for COVID that will be used in schools and work places, and he is researching the long term effects of COVID that could lead to new...2021-02-2019 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Feb 19th - Mars landing and winter stormListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Perseverance, NASA's most advanced rover to date, has flawlessly landed itself on Mars after a monthslong, 292.5 million-mile journey from Earth. The lights are back on for most Texans, after a devastating week of freezing temperatures and winter storms.2021-02-1909 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THU Feb 18th - Winter storm, coronavirus and immigrationListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Texas has another day of misery ahead. A winter storm has severely strained power facilities in the state and left millions in the cold and dark for days. Covid-19 variants are threatening to cause another surge of infections in the US, making it more important than ever to continue practicing tried-and-true safety measures. Immigration policy changes proposed by White House will face tough vote in Congress. Facebook will stop sharing news in Australia. Greece to receive $4 billion for EU stimulus package.2021-02-1813 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE Feb 16th - Winter storm affects 200 M in US & Stimulus debateListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. It's colder out there than it has been in decades. About 200 million people remain under some sort of weather-related alert after a winter storm that has pummeled much of the US. The House is on track to pass their portion of the proposal as soon as next week. But the bill could face a tougher time in the Senate. Progressive and moderate Democrats there will have to settle a series of philosophical debates over its scope, including whether they are willing to spend $1.9 trillion and whether they want to...2021-02-1609 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN Feb 14th - Trump acquitted, McConnell blasts Trump after vote to acquitListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Donald Trump was acquitted of inciting the Capitol Hill riot. Mr. Trump called the proceeding “yet another phase of the greatest witch hunt in the history of our country”. Senator Mitch McConnell harshly berated the former president in language that could have come from the prosecution, holding him “practically and morally responsible” for the Capitol riot. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that schools should open as soon as possible, particularly for young children. A large earthquake shook a broad area across eastern Japan, leaving nearly a million h...2021-02-1409 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesEarly disease detection research and why Covid happened with Dr. Eleftherios DiamantisDr Eleftherios Diamantis, discusses research for early disease detection, working with post docs from Greece and his own view why Covid happened. He is Professor & Head, Division of Clinical Biochemistry at University of Toronto, a physician-scientist, who left Greece many years ago and has pursued an outstanding academic career at the University of Toronto as the director of the AC-DC center (Advanced Centre for Detection of Cancer). He is a broadly-recognized scientist in the field of Clinical Biochemistry and is behind the identification of important biomarkers that allow early detection of diseases. 2021-02-1223 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Feb 12th - Trump's defense starts today and BBC is banned in ChinaListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Trump’s defense team will step upand present its rebuttal, expected to finish by this evening. The UK coronavirus variant is posing a growing threat to Europe, and the World Health Organization warned that shutdowns may be necessary across the region if it becomes a dominant strain. BBC World News has been banned from airing in China. Greece and Israel agree to start clinical trials for COVID therapeutic.2021-02-1205 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THU Feb 11th - The pandemic is in retreat in the US and house impeachment managers build their caseListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The number of new coronavirus cases continues to plummet, as does the number of Americans hospitalized with symptoms. Deaths have also begun to decline. And the number of daily vaccination shots has nearly tripled over the last month. House impeachment managers meticulously recounted Donald Trump’s efforts to sow doubt over the election, relying heavily on video clips. In a call with President Xi Jinping of China, President Biden raised concerns about Beijing’s aggressive policies abroad and human rights abuses at home. Athens is lockdown until end of Febru...2021-02-1109 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -WED Feb 10th - Senate continues Impeachment trial and 10% of US population is vaccinatedListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The first day of former President Trump’s impeachment trial focused on the constitutionality of trying a president who’s no longer in office and also revisited the wounds of last month’s Capitol siege. About 1 in 10 Americans, or nearly 32.9 million people, have gotten their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine After a visit to Wuhan, China, a W.H.O. official said it was “very unlikely” that the coronavirus had accidentally leaked from a laboratory. Some scientists worry that the agency has been too eager to accept Beijing’s na...2021-02-1009 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -Tue Feb 9th - 2nd Impeachment starts, stimulus and the GOATListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The second impeachment trial of former President Trump begins today. March 14. That’s the date by which Democratic lawmakers hope to finally pass the long-awaited coronavirus relief bill. Tom Brady is unequivocally the GOAT2021-02-0908 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -SUN Feb 7th - Super Bowl Sunday and other newsListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.The biggest event in American sports comes down to a battle of the ages. Cautious optimism: The worst of the current wave of coronavirus infections seems to be behind us. The seven-day rolling average of new cases in the U.S. is trending down in almost every part of the country. Still, that number is 104 percent higher than the summer peak on July 25, when the seven-day average was 66,784. Snow will cover Boston tonight.2021-02-0708 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Feb 5th - J&J vaccine, The Biden Dogma and US unemployment at 6.3%Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Payrolls barely grow to start 2021 even as the unemployment rate fell to 6.3% FDA will meet February 26 to discuss Johnson & Johnson's request for emergency use authorization of its Covid-19 vaccine. Biden says "America and diplomacy is back" on foreign policy speech. EU tries to clean up vaccine shortage mess.2021-02-0510 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - The Feb 4th - Vaccines, GOP internal fight, Super Mario in Italy, Apple and Kia to make a carListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. More than 530,000 people in the US could die of Covid-19 by the end of this month, a new CDC projection claims. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Georgia Republican who's publicly touted dangerous and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, will face a House floor vote today over whether she should be stripped of her committee assignments, Mario Draghi comes from the bench to form Italian Government. Bruins win in OT and Celtics loose to Kings.2021-02-0408 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - Wed Feb 3rd Impeachment legal brief, and Bezos "retirement"Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. House impeachment managers filed a brief charging former President Trump with being "singularly responsible" for inciting the insurrection last month at the US Capitol. About 70% to 85% of the US population should be fully vaccinated before the country can start returning to normal, Dr. Anthony Fauci says. So far, it stands at about 2%. Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny has been sentenced to more than two and a half years in prison by a Moscow court. The verdict sparked protests across the country and swift condemnation abroad. Jeff Bezos is step...2021-02-0313 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesMusic events during the pandemicChristos Vayenas, a musician and composer, as well as director of Autumn Salon (www.theautumnsalon.com) talks about how the pandemic has changed the music industry, how events are taking place under Covid-Protocol and the what the future will look like for musicians and the industry.2021-02-0220 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -Tue Feb 2nd - Happy Groundhog Day - Vaccines, Stimulus Packages and MyanmarListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Biden administration’s recent purchase of 200 million additional doses, the President says there will now be enough doses to fully vaccinate 300 million people by the end of the summer. Biden spoke with some Republicans yesterday about their counterproposal to his $1.9 trillion stimulus plan, but it’s clear Democrats don’t think the GOP alternative is viable. There are now fears in Myanmar that could be a prelude to a wider clampdown, recalling 50 brutal years the country spent under military rule until 2011. After injuries for 3 seasons, Dustin Pedroia is retiring...2021-02-0210 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -SUN Jan 31st - New rule on face masks goes into effect tomorrowListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. U.S. health officials are waiting to see if more contagious coronavirus variants upend the country’s progress in its battle against the virus. Game Stop stock continues to baffle investors as the main street investor takes revenge over Wall Street2021-01-3108 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesThe hidden Watergate "Greek Connection"Author James Barron talks about his book "The Greek Connection". A controversial journalist relentlessly battles for democracy, honor and survival against abusive Greek and American governments trying to destroy him. “A stunningly cinematic rendering of an impactful life.” https://thegreekconnectionbook.com 2021-01-2917 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -FRI Jan 29th - J&J said its single dose vaccine is 66% effectiveListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. A global study of nearly 44,000 found that the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson is 66% effective in preventing moderate to severe disease. A new coronavirus variant first found in South Africa has now been detected in more than 30 countries, including the US. Another variant, first found in Brazil, has showed up in Minnesota. Some Senate Democrats are hoping for a swift impeachment trial for former President Trump, so Congress can get on with other measures like passing a long-awaited Covid-19 relief bill.2021-01-2909 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -THU Jan 28th - Good news as Virus cases are falling more sharply in the U.S. than at any previous pointListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. New cases in the U.S. have fallen 35 percent over the past three weeks. Hospitalizations have dropped, as well. President Biden declared yesterday “climate day” at the White House and signed executive orders supporting climate science and putting climate action at the center of US foreign policy and national security. It was a wild day on Wall Street as Reddit users coordinated a mass buying spree of GameStop stock, deliberately upending hedge funds and short sellers who were betting the beleaguered retailer’s stock would crash.2021-01-2810 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -TUE Jan 26th - Biden first week and road to Super BowlListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. President Biden says he hopes the US will soon be able to administer 1.5 million doses of coronavirus vaccine a day, and the Defense Department is considering deploying thousands of troops to help reach that goal. Former President Trump is assembling a full legal team for his Senate impeachment trial, which starts in early February. protests turn violent in Russia. One year without Kobe2021-01-2608 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -SUN Jan 24th - Biden first week and road to Super BowlListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. In his first 48 hours in office, Mr. Biden cranked out about 30 executive actions, 14 of which target a broad range of former President Trump’s executive mandates, with the remainder aimed at implementing emergency measures intended to deal with the pandemic and the economic crisis.The House will transmit its article of impeachment for former President Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday. But under a deal struck between Senate leaders, the chamber will then pause until Feb. 9 to give the prosecution and defense time to draft and exchange wri...2021-01-2409 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -FRI Jan 22nd - Biden tackles COVID on his first dayListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. On his first day President Biden put forward a national strategy to get the coronavirus pandemic under control. 100 million shots during his first 100 days in office, and testing capabilities, and issued a federal mask mandate for interstate travel. Dr. Anthony Fauci says he’s confident the US “can and should” vaccinate up to 85% of the adult US population by summer's end. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnellhas proposed delaying Trump’s impeachment trial until mid-February to give Trump’s legal team time to prepare. Bruins win in a shoot-out.2021-01-2207 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -THU Jan 21st - New President Biden promises unityListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. President Biden named six crises that the U.S. faces: the virus, climate change, growing inequality, racism, America’s global standing and an attack on truth and democracy. White House press secretary Jen Psaki laid out new expectations for the media, vowing transparency and honesty. In his first 100 days, Biden has pledged to, among other benchmarks, oversee the administration of at least 100 million Covid-19 vaccines, pass a $1.9 trillion stimulus plan and further reform the immigration system. Alexey Navalny, the staunch critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin who was poison...2021-01-2110 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -WED Jan 20th- Biden is the 46th US President with priority to unifyListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Today, Joe Biden will become the 46th President of the United States. The day will look a lot different than inaugurations past. Among Biden's first executive actions, are rejoining the Paris climate accord, ending Trump’s travel ban for predominantly Muslim countries and imposing a mask mandate on federal property. President Trump took sweeping clemency action during his final hours in office, issuing 73 pardons and 70 commutations. The US State Department has officially accused China of committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghur Muslims and ethnic and religious minori...2021-01-2008 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -Tue Jan 19th Inauguration, Security and PardonsListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. In Washington, DC, and states around the country, authorities are boosting security before tomorrow’s presidential inauguration. The head of the DC National Guard even said the FBI is vetting troops involved in securing the US Capitol to prevent any insider threats. President Trump is expected to issue around 100 pardons and commutations today, his last full day in office. More than 60% of all Covid-19 cases nationwide have been reported since Election Day, leading to nightmare-level infection rates. However, cases have declined 11% since hitting a peak last week. Greek Foreig...2021-01-1912 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -SUN Jan 17th - Inauguration preparations and the last days of the Trump presidencyListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. State officials are activating National Guard troops and closing off Capitol grounds in response to F.B.I. warnings that armed protesters. Because of security concerns and the pandemic, Inauguration Day will be more subdued than usual. President Trump plans to leave the White House for the final time on the morning of the inauguration. Biden heads into inauguration with a stock market tailwind and Bills advance to AFC Championship.2021-01-1708 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -FRI Jan 15th - $1.9 Trillion plan to help US EconomyListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. President-elect Joe Biden has unveiled a $1.9 trillion proposal to boost the US economy and provide aid to those struggling in the pandemic. Dubbed the American Rescue Plan, it includes beefed-up stimulus checks, enhanced unemployment aid, an eviction moratorium and more assistance for small businesses, states and schools. CDC expects over 400,000 deaths because of COVID in the US beyond of January. Bruins wins opener2021-01-1507 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -THU Jan 14th - President Trump has been impeached for 2nd timeListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. President Trump has been impeached for a second time. Ten House Republicans joined their Democratic colleagues in charging Trump with “incitement of insurrection” for his role in last week’s violence at the Capitol. it is unclear when the articles will reach the Senate, and when the trial will begin. It will be first time to have a Senate trial of a "former" President. Pharmacies are offering their help as the US struggles with its Covid-19 rollout.2021-01-1408 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -WED Jan 13th - A 2nd Impeachment vote todayListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The House is set to vote today to impeach President Trump for the second time. The single article of impeachment charges Trump with “incitement of insurrection” following last week’s Capitol breach. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced it will require a negative Covid-19 test from all air passengers entering the United States starting January 26.2021-01-1313 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -TUE Jan 12th - A 2nd Impeachment and corporate donations are haltedListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The FBI has warned that "armed protests" are being planned at all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration next Wednesday. Major companies like Google, Coca-Cola and UPS all have pledged to suspend contributions across the board. Parler, the social media app that serves as a safe space for the far-right, sued Amazon for deplatforming it on grounds the app encourages and incites violence. Greece and Turkey will re-start "exploratory meetings" to find common ground for dialogue2021-01-1209 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -SUN Jan 10th - A second Trump impeachment is getting closer.Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Speaker Nancy Pelosi could bring a new article of impeachment to the House floor as early as Monday, charging President Trump with “incitement of insurrection”. Twitter permanently suspended Mr. Trump’s account “due to the risk of further incitement of violence,” and Facebook banned the president at least through the end of his term. A sustained surge of coronavirus infections has locked Southern California in a crisis. Tom Brady beats Washington advancing in NFL playoffs2021-01-1009 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -FRI Jan 8th - The day after the Capitol RiotsListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. A US Capitol police officer has died as a result of the riots, bringing the death toll to 5, Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund is resigning. Two Cabinet members have resigned in the wake of the Capitol riot. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her leadership team are considering a rapid impeachment process if Vice President Mike Pence and the Cabinet refuse to take steps to remove Trump from office. The US reported more than 4,000 Covid-19 deaths in a single day for...2021-01-0809 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -THU Jan 7th - A day that will live in infamyListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Demonstrators and mob stormed the Capitol halting democracy. Members of Congress came back at 8:00 pm voted to confirm Biden’s victory. 4 people lost their lives as a result of the Capitol storm yesterday. Democrats won both Georgia Senate seats, giving them control of all 3 branches of the US Government. US allies and adversaries looked on in shock and revulsion at yesterday’s events. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the "disgraceful scenes in US Congress.” German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas compared the violence to the Nazis burning the Reichsta...2021-01-0712 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -Wed Jan 6th - One down One to go for Dems to control the SenateListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The Rev. Raphael Warnock has defeated GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler in one of two critical Senate runoff races in Georgia, news outlets projects. Fellow Democrat Jon Ossoff early today is leading Sen. David Perdue in the other race. If Ossoff wins, Democrats will claim control of the Senate. The House and the Senate will meet today to formally count the Electoral College votes from the 2020 presidential election. The US hit a new daily high coronavirus death toll yesterday, with 3,775 new deaths reported across the country. Saudi Arabia and its...2021-01-0609 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -Tue Jan 5th - Georgia votes decide the fate of the SenateListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. If both Democrats win in Georgia it would shift the balance of power in the Senate to an even 50 seats for each party, with Vice President Kamala Harris as the tiebreaker once she's sworn in. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed a harsh lockdown across England that will last at least through the middle of February. Italy also imposed new lockdowns, and Germany is considering extending coronavirus restrictions. Did President Trump broke any laws during a weekend call with Georgia's Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger in which he a...2021-01-0511 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -WED Dec 30th - 2020 is almost over, lets not forget our lessonsListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has blocked an effort to boost forthcoming stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000. The US hit a new dismal daily coronavirus record, with 3,725 deaths recorded yesterday. The federal government’s Operation Warp Speed promised that 20 million doses would be administered before January 1, but only 11 million have been distributed, and just over 2 million have actually been given to people. Argentina's Senate has approved a bill to legalize abortion in the Catholic-majority country. Greece is investing in "Innovation zones" and 5G. Celtics come back to beat Pacers. And a ref...2020-12-3012 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -TUE Dec 29th - House votes for $2,000 checks in Stimulus BillListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The House has passed to increase the stimulus checks attached to the new coronavirus relief bill to $2,000. Also, the House has voted to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the wide-ranging defense bill. A Columbus, Ohio, police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Black man during a non-emergency call last week has been fired. French visionary fashion designer Pierre Cardin has died at age 98. Patriots continue to disappoint loosing to Bills 38-9.2020-12-2909 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesForgotten Heroes of the Balkan WarsAuthor Peter Giakoumis talks about his book "Forgotten Heroes of Balkan Wars" The inspiring story of Greek Americans and Philhellenes that fought in 1912-1913 during the Balkan Wars. An amazing research work that took over 7 years, this book captures the forgotten but not lost history. 2020-12-2814 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -WED Dec 23rd - Trump wants bigger checks for Americans in stimulusListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. In a video posted to Twitter, the President said he wanted bigger checks for Americans -- demanding at least $2,000 per adult as opposed to the $600 currently stipulated in the bill. An average of more than 200,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus every day for two straight weeks in the US. But though new cases may have leveled off. Israel is headed for another election, probably on March 23 next year. The Justice Department is suing Walmart, accusing the retailer of contributing to the prescription opioid crisis by filling thousands of i...2020-12-2309 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -TUE Dec 22nd - Congress passes a $900 billion stimulus billListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Congress finally approved the long-awaited $900 billion Covid relief packageafter months of partisan gridlock. The package includes direct payments of up to $600 per adult, enhanced jobless benefits of $300 per week, roughly $284 billion in Paycheck Protection Program loans. A new, mutated form of the coronavirus that originated in England is spreading across the globe -- and it could potentially be more contagious than what we've seen. The US Military Academy at West Point is facing its worst cheating scandal in decades. Alexey Navalny, the Russian opposition leader and nemesis of Pres...2020-12-2209 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -FRI Dec 18th - VP Pence got his shot on TV and the Cyberattack is worse than what we thinkListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Vice President Mike Pence is set to get a first shot of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine today. South Korea plans to vaccinate more than 80% of its population -- about 44 million people -- by next November. Meanwhile, Germany and Japan have reported new record case numbers, and in the US, Covid-19 deaths have already topped 40,000 this month. The Department of Homeland Security's cyber arm has warned that the recent cyberattack affecting government agencies is far broader than officials had thought. Unemployment numbers are high, and about 14 million people are rely...2020-12-1809 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -THU Dec 17th - 60 million people are under a winter storm and a stimulus check is comingListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Vaccine advisers to the FDA meet today to discuss emergency authorization for the Moderna vaccine. The $900 billion #stimulus bill on the table includes an additional $300 a week in jobless benefits and a possible new round of stimulus checks at $600 per person. Ten states are suing Google, alleging the company has stifled competition and enjoys "monopolistic power” over digital ad marketplaces. French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19. Can you guess the perfect snow day series to watch? (Hint: it's about a table game protégée)2020-12-1712 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -WED Dec 16th - The pandemic isn't getting any better and Mitch McConnell acknowledged President-elect Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 electionListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. US officials are still trying to make sense of a serious data breach that has affected multiple federal agencies, including the Departments of Homeland Security, Agriculture and Commerce. Biden will nominate Pete Buttigieg to be his transportation secretary.2020-12-1608 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -TUE Dec 15th - The Covid vaccine is here and Biden got the votes from the Electoral CollegeListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. With no surprises President-elect Joe Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 election when the Electoral College voted yesterday. Covid-19 vaccinations began across the US yesterday, the same day the nation hit 300,000 coronavirus deaths. Congressional lawmakers today are set to unveil a $1.4 trillion spending bill to fund federal agencies until the end of September 2021. The Trump administration will sanction Turkey for its purchase of a Russian surface-to-air missile system more than a year after the weapons were delivered. Lawmakers required the administration to carry out the sanctions as par...2020-12-1509 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesA Greek citizen of the world and his wife are curing cancer with precision personalized treatment.Dr. Sakis Mantalaris co-leads alongside Dr. Nicki Panoskaltsis (Hematology, Emory) “Biomedical Systems Engineering Laboratory” (https://bsel.bme.gatech.edu), which focuses on providing integrated in vitro/in silico platforms for clinical translational biomedical applications. He explains how scientific disagreements are healthy, and could lead to new cancer treatments, his thoughts about wanting to be a pilot after high school and the importance of mentors in his life. 2020 was a strange pandemic year in Georgia Tech, but he is optimistic about the future and believes in the quality of Greece's scientific brain power.2020-12-1526 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -SUN Dec 13th - The most ambitious vaccine campaign in U.S. history is about to begin.Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. This weekend, 2.9 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech are set to travel by plane and guarded truck from Michigan. The emergency use authorization of the Pfizer vaccine comes amid jaw-dropping coronavirus numbers: The U.S. is approaching 300,000 virus-related deaths. Brexit deal deadline arrives, and Morocco establishes relations with Israel.2020-12-1308 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -FRI Dec 11th - The U.S. gets closer to vaccines, no Stimulus Deal yetListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. An FDA advisory committee has recommended that the agency grant a long-awaited emergency-use authorization for the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus vaccine. Another day down, and still no stimulus deal from Congress. A Lebanese judge has charged the country’s caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab and three ex-ministers with criminal neglect over the catastrophic Beirut port explosion that killed more than 200 people in August. EU leaders have sent a strict warning to Turkey over its drilling activities in the Eastern Mediterranean.2020-12-1109 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News -THU Dec 10th - The U.S. accuses Facebook of being an illegal monopolyListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. About 20 million people in the US could be vaccinated against the coronavirus in the coming weeks. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have now certified their presidential election results. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is trying to finally close a deal on a new federal coronavirus relief package. The Federal Trade Commission wants #Facebook to be broken up, and its biggest assets, like Instagram and WhatsApp, spun off. Brexit talks still in a bind. EE is discussing Turkey sanctions.2020-12-1013 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED Dec 9th - 100 million Americans to be vaccinated in 100 daysListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. US officials want coronavirus vaccines to start being administered within 96 hours of an emergency use authorization from the FDA. Then, over the first 100 days of his presidency, President-elect Joe Biden wants to make sure 100 million Americans are vaccinated. Dr. Rochelle Walensky, chief of infectious diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital, will lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Champions League soccer humiliation of Barcelona by Juventus 0-32020-12-0908 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE Dec 8th - FDA say Pfizer vaccine meets success criteriaListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The FDA said data from Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine trials was “consistent” with recommendations put forth by the agency for an emergency use authorization. President-elect Joe Biden has selected retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, the former commander of US Central Command, to be his secretary of defense. The UK has started administering the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine, making it the first Western country to start vaccinating its citizens. Bod Dylan sells his music rights for $300 million.2020-12-0810 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDr. Stratakis: Research at NIH, a perfect mouse that loves to exercise and brain gainInterview with Dr. Constantinos Stratakis, Senior Investigator at NIH, and Director of Genetics and Endocrinology at NICHD - NIH - Dr. Stratakis talks about his career in NIH, his research, and future in Greece. His latest paper about the perfect mouse that loves to exercise and does not want to eat sugar... it could happen to all of us! He discusses the Covid vaccine, the effort at www.aristeia.us for Greek scientists and the timing of "Brain Gain" and going back to Greece. 2020-12-0723 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN Dec 6th - Worsening coronavirus surge and the Senate runoff races in GeorgiaThe US is entering a crucial post-Thanksgiving week after 10,000 coronavirus deaths in four days. The FDA meets Thursday to consider emergency use authorization of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully restore DACA, the program designed to protect young immigrants from deportation2020-12-0605 minAstra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesWall Street This Week - US economy is struggling will Washington listen?Wall street this week with Manny Frangiadakis. The rapid US economic rebound over the summer is grinding to a halt, and it still isn’t clear when Americans will get relief. Real-time indicators show that recoveries in restaurant reservations, air travel and hotel bookings have been derailed as Covid-19 cases rise once more. Bitcoin is becoming an asset class, and hard assets will give you a hedge over inflation.2020-12-0416 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - THUDec 3rd - Momentum is growing for more spending on coronavirus reliefListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Three former US Presidents -- Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton -- have offered to take the coronavirus vaccine on camera to promote confidence in its safety. The House has passed a bill, already approved by the Senate, that would prevent companies that refuse to open their books to US accounting regulators from trading on US stock exchanges. The US is temporarily withdrawing some staff from the US Embassy in Baghdad as the anniversary of the assassination of Iranian Gen. Qasem Soleimani draws near. Momentum is g...2020-12-0308 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED DEC 2nd - UK approves COVID vaccineListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The UK is now the first country to grant emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. Vaccine advisers for the CDC voted yesterday to recommend that both health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities be first in line for any immunizations given emergency use authorization by the FDA. Coronavirus stimulus package is alive again. Champions League soccer provides thrills.2020-12-0208 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - TUE DEC 1st - It’s Giving Tuesday -Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Everyone in the US who wants a Covid-19 vaccine will be able to get one by June, There probably won’t be widespread relief for struggling workers until next year. The Dow had it's best month since 19872020-12-0108 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - SUN Nov 29th Coronavirus deaths, Biden's Cabinet, Holiday ShoppingListen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. The numbers of coronavirus-related deaths are at their highest levels since the spring. Lists of top contenders for President-elect Joe Biden’s cabinet are flooding Washington — and drawing fire from all sides. The killing of Iran’s top nuclear scientist raised fears of an escalation in violent retribution. Greece is lockdown another week, the Government will bailout Athens airport.2020-11-2906 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - FRI Nov 27th - A different Black Friday & Trump says he will leave White HousePresident Trump said for the first time that he will leave office if the Electoral College votes for President-elect Joe Biden on December 14, bolstering confidence in a peaceful transition of power. President Trump announced on Twitter that he has issued a “full pardon” to his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn. With pandemic numbers rising even more -- the US has reported more than 100,000 new cases a day for 24 days straight -- countries are adjusting their winter plans. Germany is encouraging other EU countries to shut down ski slopes around Christmas to keep coronavirus cases in check. DOW looks to a great...2020-11-2708 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - WED Nov 25th - Biden introduces his foreign policy team. The Dow breaks 30,000.Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Pfizer plans to ship 6.4 million doses of its vaccine across the U.S. in mid-December. Pennsylvania will not allow bars and restaurants to sell alcohol after 5 p.m. today, The White House gave approval for Biden to receive the President’s Daily Brief, a summary of high-level intelligence. Trump is planning to pardon his former national security adviser Michael Flynn. The Dow Jones industrial average passed 30,000. Champions League all over Europe with Greek team Olympiacos facing Manchester City2020-11-2512 min
Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian EchoesDaily Global News - Wednesday September 9thListen to the Daily Global News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. Nine vaccine makers have signed ethical pledge, Astra Zeneca stops clinical trial, CA and OR wildfires force thousands to evacuate, G7 says Navalny was most certainly poisoned. Greece and Turkey continue "war games" with 12th of September being a critical day. Movie suggestion is the latest from Steve Carell, can you guess the name?2020-09-0909 min