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Sports
The Olympics Kick Off in Tokyo with Opening Ceremony
The Tokyo Olympics, postponed last year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, kicked off on Friday with the opening ceremony.
Environment
Sea Snot Could Pose a Problem for Beaches in the US
The "sea snot" that plagues Turkey's Marmara sea could be a harbinger of whats to come for other bodies of water across the world, especially in the United States. Sea snot occurs due to rising water temperatures that cause phytoplankton--a...
Politics
US to Sanction Cuban Security Forces After Protests
The United States' Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced in a press release on Thursday that the US will be sanctioning Cuban security officials over their violent handling of the protests held this month in Cuba. Secretary Blinken announced on...
Technology
Billionaire Space Race: Symbol of Capitalism’s Obsession with Growth
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A handful of incredibly powerful men are now busy trying to persuade us that the future is not here on Earth but among the stars.
Technology
Drones That Make Rain: New Technology to Combat Drought in UAE
Scientists in the United Arab Emirates have developed drone technology that releases an electric charge inside of clouds to create rain. The technology is used to combat drought and severely hot climate. The UAE is implementing this technology across cities...
Australia
Brisbane, Australia To Host Summer Olympics in 2032
Brisbane, Australia was officially granted the Olympics for 2032, according to an announcement from the International Olympic Committee.
Greece
Russian Airlines to Resume Flights to Greece on July 24
Russian airlines will continue regular flights to Greece, as well as France, the Czech Republic, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Hungary, Lebanon, Croatia, and Ethiopia. The resumed service will begin July 24, this Saturday. Russian airlines plan to provide seven flights a...
Health
Pfizer Granted Priority Review for FDA Vaccine Approval
Last Friday, the US FDA granted pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and BioNTech priority review designation for their coronavirus vaccine.
Sports
Last Minute Cancellation of Tokyo Olympics Not Ruled Out by Japan
Toshiro Muto, chief of the organizing committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, did not rule out the cancellation of the upcoming Games due to rising coronavirus cases during a press conference on Tuesday. As a rising number of athletes have...
Business
US Formally Accuses China of Hacking, Cyberattacks, Extortion
The Biden Administration is expected to formally accuse China of cyberattacks against the Microsoft corporation and others.
Archaeology
The Greek Archaeologist in Search of the Tomb of Alexander the Great
For over fifteen long years, Greek archaeologist Calliope Limneos-Papakosta has been searching for the priceless tomb of Alexander the Great.
Sports
Tokyo Olympics Hit by Fifty-Eight Covid Cases, Including US Gymnast
Two athletes due to take part in the Tokyo Olympics have tested positive for Covid-19 in the Olympic Village, officials revealed on Sunday.
Business
Tax Havens: Why the G-7 Effort to End Them is Unlikely to Succeed
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Tax havens are characterized by applying a tax regime that is especially favorable to non-resident citizens and companies.
Ancient Greece
UN Head Calls For Olympic Truce for Tokyo Games
UN Secretary-General Guterres called on all parties currently engaging in hostilities throughout the world to observe the Olympic truce.
Politics
Malliotakis, Menendez Call for Free Elections, Human Rights in Cuba
Greek-American Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is voicing her support for the burgeoning demonstrations in Cuba, which began recently.