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Biden Administration Restricts Oil and Gas Leasing in 13 Million Acres of Alaska’s Petroleum Reserve

This July 8, 2004, photo provided by the United States Geological Survey shows Fish Creek through the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, managed by the Bureau of Land Management on Alaska's North Slope. (David W. Houseknecht/United States Geological Survey via AP)

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Biden administration said Friday it will restrict new oil and gas leasing on 13 million… Continue reading Biden Administration Restricts Oil and Gas Leasing in 13 Million Acres of Alaska’s Petroleum Reserve

More People are Evacuated after the Dramatic Eruption of an Indonesian Volcano

Mount Ruang volcano is seen during the eruption from Tagulandang island, Indonesia, Thursday, April 18, 2024. Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami. (AP Photo/ Hendra Ambalao)

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — More people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island were evacuated on Friday due… Continue reading More People are Evacuated after the Dramatic Eruption of an Indonesian Volcano

AP Explains: 4/20 Grew from Humble Roots to Marijuana’s High Holiday

FILE - A guest takes a puff from a marijuana cigarette at the Sensi Magazine party celebrating the 420 holiday in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles, April 20, 2019. Marijuana advocates are gearing up for Saturday, April 20, 2024. Known as 4/20, marijuana's high holiday is marked by large crowds gathering in parks, at festivals and on college campuses to smoke together. This year, activists can reflect on how far the movement has come. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

SEATTLE (AP) — Saturday marks marijuana culture’s high holiday, 4/20, when college students gather — at 4:20 p.m. — in… Continue reading AP Explains: 4/20 Grew from Humble Roots to Marijuana’s High Holiday

Would You Like a Cicada Salad? The Monstrous Little Noisemakers Descend on a New Orleans Menu

Zach Lemann, curator of animal collections for the Audubon Insectarium, prepares cicadas for eating at the insectarium in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The insectarium plans to demonstrate ways to cook cicadas at the little in-house snack bar where it already serves other insect dishes. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As the nation prepares for trillions of red-eyed bugs known as periodical cicadas to emerge, it’s… Continue reading Would You Like a Cicada Salad? The Monstrous Little Noisemakers Descend on a New Orleans Menu

12 Students and Teacher Killed at Columbine to Be Remembered at 25th Anniversary Vigil

In this photo taken with a fisheye lens, people visit the Columbine Memorial, April 17, 2024, in Littleton, Colo. The 12 students and a teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting will be remembered Friday, April 19, 2024, in a vigil on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

DENVER (AP) — The 12 students and one teacher killed in the Columbine High School shooting will be remembered Friday… Continue reading 12 Students and Teacher Killed at Columbine to Be Remembered at 25th Anniversary Vigil

Parades, Opportunities, and ‘Imported’ Problems

Participants waiting to march in the New York Greek Independence Parade on April 14. Photo by Eleni Sakellis

In recent days, the eyes of the entire Greek-American Community were focused on our parade in New York. Of course,… Continue reading Parades, Opportunities, and ‘Imported’ Problems

The Greek Maritime Golf Event Celebrates 10 Years at Costa Navarino

The Greek Maritime Golf Event returns for its 10th anniversary on September 5-8 at Costa Navarino. Photo: Angelos Zymaras / Active Media

ATHENS – The top golf tournament for the maritime community, the Greek Maritime Golf Event, returns for its 10th anniversary,… Continue reading The Greek Maritime Golf Event Celebrates 10 Years at Costa Navarino

Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Ekaterini Nassika Visits TNH Offices

Ambassador of Greece to the United States Ekaterini Nassika, center, with The National Herald/Ethnikos Kyrikas co-publishers-editors Vanessa Diamataris and Eraklis Diamataris. Photo: TNH Staff

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY – Ambassador of Greece to the United States Ekaterini Nassika visited the offices of The National… Continue reading Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Ekaterini Nassika Visits TNH Offices

AHEPA District 6 Hosted Greek Heritage Day at Citi Field

The AHEPA District 6 Family at Citi Field on Greek Heritage Day. Photo: Courtesy of AHEPA

FLUSHING, NY – AHEPA District 6 hosted Greek Heritage Day on April 13 at Citi Field, the home of the… Continue reading AHEPA District 6 Hosted Greek Heritage Day at Citi Field

Rivalries on Tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women’s Champions League Semifinals

FILE - Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati heads the ball during the women's Champions League quarterfinals, second leg, soccer match between FC Barcelona and SK Brann Kvinner at the Estadi Johan Cruyff in Barcelona, Spain, Thursday, March 28, 2024. The Women’s Champions League semifinals kicking off Saturday, April 20, 2024 have a bit of everything. Defending champion Barcelona hosts Chelsea in their first-leg match before eight-time champion Lyon takes on French rival Paris Saint-Germain. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, File)

LONDON (AP) — Power struggles, intriguing matchups and fond farewells. The Women’s Champions League semifinals kicking off Saturday have a… Continue reading Rivalries on Tap with Barcelona-Chelsea and Lyon-PSG in Women’s Champions League Semifinals

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