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Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend a high-stakes summit in Switzerland next month marking it as the first face-to-face meeting.  Global coronavirus cases dropped 14% last week, WHO reports.  Amazon is buying MGM Studios for $8.45 billion. Celtics lose to NETS and Kyrie Irving "fans the flames"

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  The cease-fire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding after a brief war that reverberated worldwide. Floyd’s family will visit the White House on the anniversary of his death.  Italy win Eurovision with rock 'n' roll band.  Celtics lose first playoff game. PAOK win Greek Soccer Cup final.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire after more than a week of intense violence that left hundreds dead.  The average daily pace of US coronavirus vaccinations is down almost 50% from its April peak In Greece a large scale wildfire in West Attica to be contained by nightfall, fire chief says

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Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  A Covid-19 booster shot will likely be needed within a year of initial vaccination to keep up immunity.  A ceasefire in the bloody Israeli-Palestinian conflict could be "imminent," according to Hamas leaders  The House voted to create a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with 35 Republicans voting in favor. But Mitch McConnell, minority leader in the Senate, said he opposed it.  Bruins take the lead 2-1 in an OT win over the Capitals in NHL Playoffs

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  As of May 29, all businesses and venues in the state will be able to reopen at full capacity.  Biden has expressed support for a ceasefire in the escalating violence between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. The President mentioned his position on a call yesterday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and floated the possibility of international diplomatic involvement.  Walmart earnings beat estimates as retailer sees robust growth in grocery and online sales.  Celtics in Play-In NBA

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  President Joe Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Saturday amid intensifying violence in the Middle East. Colonial Pipeline resumes normal operations after hack, but many gas stations still face shortages.  S&P 500 jumps 1.5% Friday as Big Tech rebounds, but still posts a weekly loss.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  A CDC advisory panel is set to meet today to discuss whether to recommend use of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in 12- to 15-year-olds.  Rep. Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican, is expected to be ousted from her position as chair of the House GOP conference when the body meets today to vote on her fate.  At least 35 people are dead in Gaza after the latest exchange of airstrikes between Israeli and Palestinian forces last night.  States including Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia and Florida have declared emergencies as gas demand soars due to the ongoing Colonial Pipeline crisis.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  The Pfizer vaccine will now be available to kids ages 12 to 15 after the FDA expanded its emergency use authorization.  Hundreds are injured and tensions are soaring after clashes in Jerusalem yesterday led to a night of exchanged fire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza.  Energy regulators are calling on leaders in the energy sector to step up their cyberdefenses after the weekend ransomware attack that knocked the Colonial Pipeline offline.

Listen to the Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes and WNTN 1550 AM.  The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it supports waiving intellectual property protections for Covid-19 vaccines.  The new Restaurant Revitalization Fund has $28.6 billion in its program to recoup restaurant losses.  Colombia has seen more than a week of bloody protests over economic inequality and police brutality.  All British final in Champions League as Man City will face Chelsea