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PARIS: An inspired Lois Boisson delighted Roland Garros as the French world number 361 downed Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday to set up a French Open semi-final against Coco Gauff, while Jannik Sinner secured a last-four meeting with either Novak Djokovic or Alexander Zverev. Boisson, making her debut at a Grand Slam event, powered her way to a thrilling 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 victory on a raucous Court Philippe Chatrier to become the first Frenchwoman to reach the semis since Marion Bartoli in 2011. The 22-year-old, who was due to play at last year’s French Open but suffered a knee injury the…

ISLAMABAD: National snooker player Babar Masih on Wednesday urged the federal government and the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) to acknowledge his achievements on the international stage, lamenting the lack of recognition and support extended to him despite a series of medals won for Pakistan. Addressing a press conference at the residence of former federal minister and minority rights activist J. Salik, Babar said he had represented Pakistan in multiple international snooker events, securing medals on numerous occasions, yet had been overlooked for rewards and official recognition. “I fail to understand why I have not received the attention or prize money…

Polish cyclist Małaszko poses at K2 Base Camp.—Photo by the writer • Polish national Małaszko says he travelled 3,322km and trekked 54km with his bike on his back over 56 days• Legal dispute over trekking permit fees temporarily halted his expedition, until court intervened GILGIT: Polish cyclist Maaszko, who started his ‘K2 B.C Bike Expedition’ from Karachi on April 4 to cycle across Pakistan from the shores of the Arabian Sea to K2 base camp, and completed his journey late last month, claims he is the first person to accomplish this feat. The 46-year-old cyclist said he completed the 3,376-km…

Computer graphics of dollar banknotes stream flying around United States Capitol. Colorful twilight … More sky with clouds in backgrounds. Finance, banking, monetary policy and quantitative easing concept. The great wave off Kanagawa homage to Hokusai.getty The federal government is continuing to do what it has done for decades; spending more than it collects. Though this may not be surprising, it should be alarming. Why? Because as the national debt continues to rise, the government will be required to pay more and more of its revenue to service the debt. This will leave less money for everything else such as…

Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao | Moment | Getty ImagesThe average 401(k) plan savings rate recently notched a record high — and the percentage is nearing a widely used rule of thumb.During the first quarter of 2025, the 401(k) savings rate, including employee and company contributions, jumped to 14.3%, according to Fidelity’s quarterly analysis of 25,300 corporate plans with 24.4 million participants.More from FA Playbook:Here’s a look at other stories affecting the financial advisor business.Despite economic uncertainty, “we definitely saw a lot of positive behaviors continue into Q1,” said Mike Shamrell, vice president of thought leadership for Fidelity’s Workplace Investing. The report found that…

A few months of market swings have taken a toll on retirement savers.The average 401(k) balance fell 3% in the first quarter of 2025 to $127,100, according to a new report by Fidelity Investments, the nation’s largest provider of 401(k) plans.The average individual retirement account balance also sank 4% from the previous quarter to $121,983, the financial services firm found. Still, both 401(k) and IRA balances were up year over year.The majority of retirement savers continue to contribute, Fidelity said. The average 401(k) contribution rate, including employer and employee contributions, increased to 14.3%, just shy of Fidelity’s suggested savings rate…

Asiavision | E+ | Getty ImagesAmericans have a near-record level of credit card debt — $1.18 trillion as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The average credit card debt per borrower was $6,371 during that time, based on data from TransUnion, one of the three major credit reporting companies.Many people don’t understand why a common strategy that can help them pay down that debt — paying bills on time — isn’t all it takes to improve their credit. Separating fact from fiction is essential to help you pay down debt and raise…

CNN  —  High economic uncertainy has hiring grinding to a halt at US businesses. Job growth slowed for the second month in a row at private-sector firms, which added just 37,000 jobs in May, according to new employment estimates released Wednesday by payroll company ADP. May’s job gains, which marked a sharp stepback from the 60,000 jobs added that ADP reported for April, came in significantly below economists’ expectations for 130,000 jobs to be added. It’s the lowest monthly total since March 2023, ADP said. “The weak numbers we’re seeing now does not point to a labor market that’s collapsing,…

NEW DELHI: This year’s Asia Cup hangs in the balance following the recent clashes between tournament hosts India and arch-rivals Pakistan. Already-soured relations between the nuclear-armed neighbours further worsened after four days of intense fighting before a ceasefire was announced last month. India are scheduled to host the Asia Cup, a flagship event of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), in September but uncertainty lingers over the T20 tournament. “To be honest, we have had no discussions within the board about the Asia Cup,” a top official of the Indian cricket board (BCCI) told Reuters on Tuesday, refusing to confirm whether…

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to the media after the House narrowly passed a bill forwarding President Donald Trump’s agenda at the Capitol on May 22, 2025.Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesAs Senate Republicans debate trillions of tax breaks advanced by the House, some business owners could be blocked from part of the proposed windfall, policy experts say.If enacted as written, the House GOP’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” would raise the federal deduction limit for state and local taxes, known as SALT, to $40,000. That would phase out once income exceeds $500,000.The bill would also boost a…