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Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM. As the U.S. heads into its second pandemic summer, the Delta variant worries many experts, in Europe there is a spike in Delta cases.  Iran’s hard-line judiciary chief, Ebrahim Raisi, was elected president.  On Friday, U.S. Catholic bishops decided to draft new guidance on communion that would deny President Biden the sacrament because of his support for abortion rights. Bucks beat the Nets in Game 7, US Open is on the final day, EURO and COPA America keep soccer fans and dad's everywhere glued on the TV.  Happy Father's Day!

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  The Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge to the Affordable Care Act brought on by Republican-led states.  Juneteenth is now officially a federal holiday. Greece is shocked with the confession of the murder by the husband of 20-year-old homicide victim Caroline Crouch.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  President Joe Biden is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Geneva today for a much-anticipated summit that caps off Biden’s first trip abroad in office.  The U.S. will soon surpass 600,000 deaths from Covid-19, the world’s highest toll.  California and New York lifted virtually all restrictions on gatherings.  France beat Germany 1-0 in Euro Cup stage round

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  Eriksen collapsed during Saturday's game in Copenhagen. He fell to the ground during a throw-in, shortly before the end of the first half; he is recovering in the hospital in stable condition.  Leaders of the Group of 7 are wrapping up a summit today, having taken on the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and China.  Israel stands on the cusp of a watershed moment as l awmakers will hold a vote today that would remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu from power.  Tsitsipas is playing in the Rollang Garros Final.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  President Biden meets today with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as part of his first foreign trip since taking office.  The Biden administration plans to donate 500 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine worldwide. After years of stops and starts, the Keystone XL Pipeline is officially dead.  Bruins are eliminated from playoffs.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  The Justice Department is showing signs that it plans to coordinate its anti-ransomware efforts with the same protocols as it does for terrorism.  President Biden will be heading out on his first international trip since taking office next week.  US to share 25 million Covid-19 vaccines with countries around the world.  Bruins take the lead 2-1 in the Series vs Islanders.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  JBS, the major meat supplier targeted by a cyberattack this week, and a ransomware attack yesterday disrupted service for a Martha’s Vineyard ferry in Cape Cod.  President Joe Biden has announced a “National Month of Action” as part of a plan to get 70% of the US adult population at least partially vaccinated.  A coalition of Israeli political parties have agreed to a deal to form a new government, paving the way for the exit of Israel's longest serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.AT Celtics, Danny Ainge is retiring with Brad Stevens taking his place as president of Basketball operations, and his first job is to find his replacement.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  Shooters jumped out of a car and opened fire at a Florida club, killing two people and wounding 20.  Senate Democrats prepare to work on Biden infrastructure plan ‘with or without’ Republicans.  COVID Origins reports and papers fuels conspiracy theories. Chelsea FC upsets Man City to win Champions League

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  intelligence officials told the White House they had untapped evidence about the virus’ origins that required more analysis to fully interpret. A key U.S. inflation gauge rose 3.1% year over year, higher than expected.  Russia appears to be carrying out a cyberattack through an email system that the State Department’s international aid agency uses, according to Microsoft.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  Nine people are dead after a gunman opened fire yesterday morning at the Valley Transportation Authority light rail yard in San Jose, California.  Biden has asked the US intelligence community to double down on efforts to investigate the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan and report back to him in 90 days.  Climate activists have notched two major victories over oil companies.