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Greek-American John Catsimatidis Slams Mamdani’s City Grocery Plan

Greek-American businessman John Catsimatidis, who built one of New York’s best-known supermarket businesses after arriving in the United States from Greece as an infant, has emerged as a prominent critic of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to open city-backed grocery...

Americans Visiting Greece Surge 295% in a Decade

The number of Americans visiting Greece has climbed 295% in a decade, with an estimated 1,685,000 U.S. residents flying there in 2025, up from 426,000 in 2015, according to the U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office. Survey figures for 2025...

Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread Further and Is “Very Painful,” Son Hunter Says

Former US President Joe Biden’s cancer has spread further and is causing significant pain, his son Hunter Biden said on Friday. This is one of the most candid accounts yet of Biden’s battle with the disease. Speaking to the BBC’s...

Giant Crocodile That Hunted Dinosaurs Reconstructed for First Time

A school bus-sized "terror croc" that once preyed on dinosaurs in the swamps and rivers of the eastern United States has been reconstructed as a full-size, scientifically accurate skeleton for the first time ever. The display recently opened at...

Greek Officials Call on Trump to Help Return Parthenon Marbles

Greek officials are calling on US President Donald Trump to help Greece reach an agreement with Britain over the return of the Parthenon Marbles. Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis said Trump could be influential in discussions with the British government and...

Greek Scientist Creates First Complete Map of Human Vagus Nerve

Scientists have completed the first comprehensive map of the human vagus nerve, tracing its path from the brainstem to the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. The map of the human vagus nerve could reshape how doctors treat conditions such...

Scientists Develop Chewing Gum Proven to Cut Cancer-Linked Virus

A specially formulated chewing gum could help fight a virus linked to head and neck cancer, offering an affordable way to reduce infection risk, according to a University of Pennsylvania study. Led by Henry Daniell of the Department of Basic...

Greek American Alexi Giannoulias Launches Bid for Chicago Mayor

Greek American Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has announced his candidacy for mayor of Chicago, joining an increasingly crowded race that could determine whether Mayor Brandon Johnson wins a second term. Giannoulias, 50, is also seeking reelection as Illinois...

How Anthropic’s Secret Project Destroyed Millions of Books to Train AI

Anthropic destroyed millions of books after scanning their pages to create digital copies used in the development of its AI models. Details became public after records were unsealed in a copyright lawsuit filed by authors. The documents offered a rare...

How Lobbying Really Works in America: Andy Manatos on the Greek Lobby and Power Politics in DC

In the complex ecosystem of Washington DC, where influence is often measured in campaign contributions and legislative fine print, Andy Manatos stands as a bridge between two worlds: the high-stakes corridors of American power and the enduring values of...

National Hellenic Museum’s Trial of Themistocles Now Available to Watch

The National Hellenic Museum has released its acclaimed Trial of Themistocles for free online viewing, giving audiences everywhere the opportunity to experience one of its most popular educational programs. Originally staged on April 1, 2025 at Chicago's Harris Theater for...

Scientists Discover First Ever Contagious Cancer in Fish

Scientists studying a Vermont lake have confirmed the first known case of contagious cancer in fish, adding a new species to the short list of animals known to transmit cancer cells directly to one another. The discovery centers on brown...

Air Conditioner Disease Outbreak in New York Kills Five People

The death toll from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak linked to contaminated air conditioner cooling towers in New York City has risen to five, health officials reported this week. The city's health department has confirmed 82 cases on the Upper...

Jeffrey Epstein-Linked Modeling Recruiter Found Dead in France

A longtime modeling recruiter linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead in France as investigators continue examining the late financier's connections to the fashion industry. French authorities confirmed that Daniel Siad, 69, was found dead Monday...