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USA
PAA’s AGAPE on the Terrace Raises $75,000 for Charities in Crete
The Pancretan Association of America’s Philanthropic Committee hosted its first annual Agape on the Terrace fundraiser on June 8 on the rooftop terrace of the National Hellenic Museum in Chicago. The event, along with silent and live auctions, raised more...
events
Greek Wine Food Tasting Event Benefiting Regional Charities
The Orthodox Men's Club of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Clearwater will host a Greek Wine and Food Tasting event on Saturday, 1st October from 7p.m. to 10 p.m. A showcase of fine wines from various regions of Greece...
Greece
The Gambling Legend That Was Nick the Greek
"Nick the Greek" will forever be remembered as one of the most famous legends of gambling in the United States.
USA
Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett’s Long-Time Partner, Dies at 99
Charlie Munger, the influential figure behind Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway, died at the age of 99 in a California hospital. Berkshire Hathaway officially announced Munger’s death, stating that his family informed the company of his passing away just...
Business
Elon Musk: How Being Autistic May Make Him Think Differently
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The business magnate and new owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, revealed a while ago that he is autistic. Musk, the wealthiest person in the world, is autistic. How does this explain his behavior?
By Punit Shah, Luca Hargitai, and Lucy...
Business
Jeff Bezos Plans to Donate Most of His Fortune to Fight Climate Change
Jeff Bezos announced during an interview on Sunday that he will give away most of his $124 billion fortune to charities fighting climate change.
Speaking to CNN, the Amazon founder said he wants to support people who can unify humanity...
Culture
Constantinopolitans Keep Memories of the Byzantine Capital Alive
The Hellenic Society of Constantinopolitans is keeping the culture and traditions of the Greeks from the city of Constantinople alive.
Diaspora
LA Chargers’ Dean Spanos to Receive Loukoumi Foundation Award
Dean Spanos, owner and chairman of the Los Angeles Chargers, will receive the Inspiration Award by the Loukoumi Make A Difference Foundation at an event to be held on Friday, June 17th.
Held at the Lake Isle Country Club in...
Economy
High Gas Prices the Result of Fiscal Policy Says Calamos CEO Koudounis
As the US national average gas price hit $4.6 per gallon, Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis says that this is mainly due to the fiscal policy pursued by the Biden administration.
In his May 30, 2022, conversation with Fox...
Economy
Calamos CEO John Koudounis: Fed’s Challenge to Secure “Soft Landing”
Calamos President & CEO John Koudounis cautioned on the need for a "soft landing" for the economy as the Federal Reserve (Fed) is widely expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday.
The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by...
Greek church
Greek, Ukrainian Orthodox Leaders in US to Hold Joint Prayer Service
Leaders of the Greek and Ukrainian Orthodox Churches in America will gather for a joint prayer service for Ukraine on Wednesday.
A statement by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America says that His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America, together with...
Diaspora
The Hellenic Initiative Gala Raises More than $2 Million for Greek Causes
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) raised more than $2 million at its Annual Gala in New York on Saturday for pandemic crisis relief and economic recovery in Greece.
The Hellenic Initiative is a global nonprofit organization that brings together Diaspora Greeks...
Military
Taliban Now Blocking Westerners from Reaching Kabul Airport
The Taliban is now preventing Westerners from getting to the airport in Kabul, according to several reports Wednesday morning, and strengthening their encircling of the airport, despite pervious assurances that all foreigners would be allowed to evacuate.
A number of...
entertainment
George Stephanopoulos To Guest Host “Jeopardy!”
"Good Morning America" anchor George Stephanopoulos will be guest hosting legendary game show "Jeopardy!" from July 12 to July 16.
Business
Booming Calamos Investments Expands Chicago Presence
Calamos Investments’ Chicago expansion offers employees and clients a safe and affluent work environment beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.