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Listen 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 country’s security forces opened fire on young peaceful protesters in scenes described as “a war zone.”

Listen 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 recovery

Listen 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.

Listen 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.

Listen 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.

Listen 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 1st

Listen 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.

Listen 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.

Listen 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.