Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian Echoes

Astra Report | WNTN 1550 AM | Grecian Echoes

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  • Daily Global News - TUE Mar 16th - AstraZeneca vaccine temp shut dow & Immigration crisis for Biden
    Listen 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."
    14 min
  • Scholarships, mentoring, networking for a better future- Hellenic Bioscientific Association of USA

    The 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 School

    19 min
  • Daily Global News - FRI Mar 12th - Biden sets goal of July 4th to get back to normal
    Listen 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.
    11 min
  • Daily 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.
    12 min
  • Daily 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?
    12 min
  • A startup with a social mission! It is not always about the stock options, Melina Taprantzi shows us the way

    Melina 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.

    15 min
  • Daily Global News - TUE March 9th - CDC gives guidelines for vaccinated people & Prince Harry's interview rocks the Palace
    Listen 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.
    15 min
  • Daily Global News - FRI March 5th - $1,400 checks are coming
    Listen 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.
    10 min

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