New Jersey governor signs budget boosting taxes on companies making over $10 million

New Jersey governor signs budget boosting taxes on companies making over $10 million

What to Know New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a $56.6 billion budget that hikes taxes on high-earning corporations. Lawmakers on Friday sent the measure to Murphy, who signed it shortly before midnight. They were two days ahead of their constitutionally set deadline to enact a balanced budget, avoiding a government shutdown. For taxpayers, … Read more

New Jersey passes budget that boosts taxes on companies making over $10 million

New Jersey passes budget that boosts taxes on companies making over $10 million

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s Democrat-led Legislature passed a $56.6 billion budget on Friday that hikes taxes on high-earning corporations, sending the measure to Gov. Phil Murphy, who’s expected to sign it. Lawmakers were two days ahead of their constitutionally set deadline to enact a balanced budget, avoiding a government shutdown. For taxpayers, the spending … Read more

Tales from the Coffeeshop: Heatwave produced a whole lot of media hot air

Tales from the Coffeeshop: Heatwave produced a whole lot of media hot air

THE BIGGEST news story over last few days has been that it was very hot. As if anyone in Kyproulla had not felt the scorching heat and had to be informed about it by continuous reports and updates from the media.OK, it was the highest ever temperature recorded in early June, but what more is … Read more

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

Sabalenka, Rybakina crash out on day of upsets at French Open

The script was ripped up at Roland Garros on Wednesday as ailing second seed Aryna Sabalenka and off-colour fourth seed Elena Rybakina were sent tumbling out in the quarter-finals.Hampered by illness throughout her match, Sabalenka crashed to a 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 defeat to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva as the Australian Open champion’s 11-match Grand Slam winning streak ground to … Read more

Swiatek speeds into quarters, scheduling comes under fire

Swiatek speeds into quarters, scheduling comes under fire

Defending champion Iga Swiatek led the way at the French Open by beating Anastasia Potapova 6-0 6-0 in 40 minutes.

Djokovic and Sabalenka through at Roland Garros (wrapup)

Djokovic and Sabalenka through at Roland Garros (wrapup)

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic advanced to the third round of the French Open. An alcohol ban was announced in the stands to control unruly fans.

Nadal knocked out by Zverev on possible French Open farewell

Nadal knocked out by Zverev on possible French Open farewell

Rafa Nadal suffered his earliest exit at the French Open after being defeated by Alexander Zverev in the first round.

Alcaraz eases injury fears with dominant Roland Garros display, Osaka battles on

Alcaraz eases injury fears with dominant Roland Garros display, Osaka battles on

Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round of the French Open after overcoming concerns about his forearm injury.

Tennis-Fans line up in cool Roland Garros weather as French Open begins

Tennis-Fans line up in cool Roland Garros weather as French Open begins

Thousands of spectators attended the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris as the second Grand Slam tournament of the year began. Rafa Nadal, a 14-times champion, played fourth seed Alexander Zverev on Monday. Carlos Alcaraz, a Spaniard and third seed, is expected to do well despite recently recovering from an injury. American fans are excited to see Alcaraz’s performance. French fans are hopeful with players like Ugo Humbert in the men’s draw. Former champion Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray closed the day with 40 matches played.