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Chios Rocket War Easter Custom to be Broadcast in Las Vegas
This year, the colorful tradition of the rouketopolemos, or "rocket war" on Chios island, Greece will be broadcast live thousands of miles away in Las Vegas.
Every Easter, celebrants on Chios celebrate the Easter occasion by commencing the rocket war...
Diaspora
Rep. Dina Titus Wins Reelection in Nevada at US Midterm Elections
Democratic Rep. Dina Titus was reelected to a sixth term in the 1st Congressional District in Nevada, which includes the Las Vegas Strip at the US Midterm elections.
Titus narrowly defeated Republican opponent Mark Robertson, a retired Army Colonel.
Titus wrote...
Celebrities
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck Wed at Las Vegas Drive-Through Chapel
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck got married in a Las Vegas drive-through chapel late on Saturday night in the culmination of a relationship that stretched out over two decades.
Lopez announced their marriage on Sunday in her newsletter for her...
Diaspora
Archie Karas: The Greek Gambler Who Won $40M and Lost it All
One day Archie Karas went to Las Vegas with 50 dollars in his pocket and built a spectacular career in gambling, winning and losing millions
Crime
Greek Student Arrested in Las Vegas on $500,000 Bitcoin Scam Charges
A Greek student appeared in a Las Vegas court on Wednesday accused of stealing up to $500,000 in bitcoin from a novice cryptocurrency trader in Las Vegas.
Filippos Liakounakos, 23, a Miami college student, researched the backgrounds of multimillionaires in...
Music
Grammy Awards 2022 Rescheduled to April 3
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards have been rescheduled and will now broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sun, April 3, organizers announced this week.
Trevor Noah, Comedy Central's Emmy Award-winning "The Daily Show" host...
Technology
BMW Launches Car that Changes Color “at the Touch of a Button”
German carmaker BMW introduced a new car that changes color at the touch of a button on Thursday in Las Vegas.
The concept car, called the BMW iX Flow, was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). It uses the...
Celebrities
All the Unbelievable Ways Nicolas Cage Blew His $200 Million Fortune
Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage has led blockbuster films for decades, but the star has proven his financial irresponsibility with the fortune he amassed from his work on the silver screen.
The star billed $28 million per role during his prime...
Hollywood
Criss Angel Donates $250,000 in Food to Families in Need
Greek-American entertainer and illusionist Criss Angel has donated $250,000 worth of food to families in need in the Las Vegas area.
The Vegas headliner, known for his "MINDFREAK" show, along with a group of volunteers, handed out boxes of food...
Hollywood
Kelly Clarkson Announces Vegas Residency in 2020
Famed singer and "The Voice" judge Kelly Clarkson announced that she will be starting a residency in Las Vegas in 2020.
The Texas-born Greek-American singer will be headlining at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, at the casino's Zappos Theater....