Agriculture minister extols the virtues of roses
Fact: The most common variety of rose seen in Cyprus today, the Damask Rose, was first imported to the island by monks from the Kykkos Monastery after they had made a trip to Romania.
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Options for Navigating the 2025 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Expirations
The text discusses the upcoming expiration of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in 2025 and provides insight into various tax reform options. Lawmakers will need to decide on priorities for tax reform, including maintaining the TCJA policies or implementing fundamental reforms. The text outlines two alternative reform options that focus on better cost recovery for business investment, lower individual rates, and a broader tax base. These options aim to grow the economy, provide revenue, and avoid increasing the deficit. Lawmakers are encouraged to prioritize growth and fiscal responsibility in designing tax legislation to prevent a tax hike in 2025.
Ohio trucking company owner accused of evading $1.2M in taxes
The fact described in the text is that Alice F. Martin, the owner of an Ohio trucking company, has been indicted for failing to pay approximately .2 million in taxes in a yearslong scheme.
Tanzania: Owners of large industries seek government protection against cheap imports
Some owners of large industries in Tanzania have requested the government to protect them against cheap imports by increasing import taxes on trucks assembled outside the country.
Haley not under consideration for VP, Trump says
Nikki Haley is not being considered as Donald Trump’s running mate for the November election, despite a report by Axios suggesting she could help him win the presidency. Trump mentioned this on his social media platform Truth Social. Other potential vice president candidates include Doug Burgum, Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio, Tim Scott, J.D. Vance, and Elise Stefanik. Trump will not make a final decision until the Republican convention in July.
Doctors warn of illegal hair transplants in north
Turkish Cypriot doctors warned of unlicensed individuals performing hair transplants in the north. One person posing as a doctor escaped from a police raid and is currently on the loose. The doctors called on the north’s ‘health ministry’ to carry out more effective and adequate inspections on medical premises.
Man City go top after thrashing Fulham
Manchester City hit the top of the Premier League with one week of the season remaining after a 4-0 win against Fulham.
Nadal unclear on French Open participation after Rome exit
Fact: Rafa Nadal is still unsure whether he will play in the French Open starting this month after being eliminated from the Italian Open by Hubert Hurkacz.
Afghanistan floods kill over 150
The official death toll from the flash floods in northern Afghanistan has risen to 153 people across three provinces, according to the Taliban’s interior ministry. The World Food Programme reported a higher death toll of more than 300 people.
Thanasis Nicolaou, ’s murder ‘proved the existence of the deep state’
Fact: The Green Party stated that the murder of Thanasis Nicolaou “proved the existence of the deep state” and that his mother was vindicated by the court’s decision that he died by strangulation and not suicide.