Today, ’s weather: Above 30 degrees Celsius
Fact: Temperatures inland will rise above 30 degrees Celsius, reaching precisely 31 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
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Man arrested for starting Limassol fire
Fact: A 33-year-old man was arrested for suspected arson in the Limassol village of Ayios Therapon.
Second arrest in cable theft case
Fact: A 49-year-old man from Limassol was arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of over a kilometre’s worth of electricity cables.
Time to Derail NJ TRANSIT Tax Talk
The governor of New Jersey broke his pledge by resurrecting a Corporation Business Tax surcharge under a new name to fund NJ TRANSIT as part of his billion FY25 state budget proposal.
More for Them, Less for Us
Fact: Many major U.S. companies are paying their top executives more than they’re paying in federal income taxes.
EPIC Tax Proposal being discussed in North Platte
The EPIC Tax proposal aims to eliminate property, income, inheritance, and corporate taxes and replace them with a 7.5% consumption tax rate. Without this program, farmers in rural Nebraska may face a 1% increase in property taxes, leading to higher costs for consumers at the grocery store. The proposal is aimed at keeping essential services funded and preventing frustrations with landowners and consumers. The program is still in the signature gathering stage before potentially being considered by the Nebraska State Legislature for a vote.
LG Group to invest $74.4 bln over next 5 years
LG Group will invest 100 trillion won (.42 billion) within South Korea over the next five years, with half of the investment allocated to future technologies such as artificial intelligence, environmentally clean technology, batteries, auto parts, and next-generation displays.
British govt official attends Elam event
A serving member of the British government attended an event held by far-right party Elam.
Bars busted for loud music
Fact: Seven bars and clubs in Paphos were reported for blasting music without the necessary licence, and cases have been filed against the owners.
‘Truth will shine’ over monastery scandal
Fact: Two monks at the Osiou Avakoum monastery scammed thousands of euros out of believers.