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Antonis Tsapatakis: A Paralympic Champion’s Life Story – The Accident, His Love for Water, and the Dream to Become a Navy Diver
Antonis Tsapatakis, a towering figure from Chania, stands 1.88 meters tall. In 2006, his life took a drastic turn when a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. But even seated in his wheelchair, Antonis still appears immense—not just in stature, but in spirit. A gentle giant with a powerful soul, he offers daily lessons in resilience, strength, and perspective.
Oil Prices Hit 5-Month Highs
In the oil market, the upward trend continues at the beginning of the new week, with prices rising to nearly 5-month highs due to increasing geopolitical risks related to supply disruptions. This surge is driven by a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries, reported by Reuters.
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Bulgarians Celebrate Antonovden: A Day of Tradition, Reflection, and Health
Today, Bulgarians across the nation mark Antonovden, the feast dedicated to the memory of St. Anthony the Great in the Orthodox Church. Celebrated not only for its religious significance but deeply rooted in Bulgarian folk traditions, Antonovden holds a unique place in the cultural tapestry of the country.
Elton John achieves rare EGOT status
Elton John has achieved EGOT status. The famed British singer-pianist won an Emmy Award on Jan. 15 for best variety special (live) for "Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium," a three-hour concert documentary that streamed on Disney+.
John said he was "incredibly humbled" for joining the elite group of EGOT winners who have won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
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Tina Turner musical gains meaning in the wake of the icon's death
The national tour of Broadway's "Tina — The Tina Turner Musical" makes its California debut this week, arriving as a poignant, posthumous celebration following the rock music icon's death last month.
Chrissy Teigen reveals 2020 ‘miscarriage’ in fact was life-saving abortion
Model and television personality Chrissy Teigen, who is married to singer John Legend, has revealed that she had an abortion in 2020 to save her life when it became clear her son would not live, not a miscarriage as the couple said.
Peter Brook: Mystical giant who changed theater forever
Peter Brook, who has died aged 97, was among the most influential theater directors of the 20th century, reinventing the art by paring it back to drama's most basic and powerful elements.
An almost mystical figure often mentioned in the same breath as Konstantin Stanislavsky, the Russian who revolutionized acting, Brook continued to work and challenge audiences well into his 90s.
Broadway’s ‘MJ’ gets a box office bump after the Tony Awards
"MJ," the hit-filled Broadway musical about the King of Pop, got a huge bump at the box office after nabbing four Tony Awards and getting valuable exposure in front of millions during its electric telecast performance.
‘A Strange Loop’ makes history at Tonys
"A Strange Loop," an irreverent, sexually frank work about Blackness and queerness took home the best new musical crown at the Tony Awards on June 12, as voters celebrated Broadway's most racially diverse season by choosing an envelope-pushing Black voice.
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Popovic dreams about Yugoslavia: Imagine Serbs, Croats and Slovenians coming together
Dallas, led by Doncic, who scored 25 points, beat Popovic's Spars 104: 99.
After the match, Popovic was asked about Doncic, and he dreamed of the Yugoslav national team.