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No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes

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No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes

Gas Prices

Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms

Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Economy

No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency

Some people on social media have claimed that an executive order signed in March 2022 would make paper money “worthless.” That’s false.
Money

No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency

The Biden administration has tasked the Federal Reserve with looking into the potential creation of a central bank digital currency. But a CBDC wouldn’t replace cash
Taxes

No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness

For taxes to be raised to pay for the plan, Congress would have to pass a bill amending the Internal Revenue Code. That hasn’t happened or been proposed.
Technology

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out, but not so fast that it should significantly affect most daily drivers.
Immigration

Yes, Florida paid for migrants in Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard

Gov. Ron DeSantis and a sheriff’s office based in San Antonio confirmed that Venezuelan migrants were flown from Texas to Florida and eventually Martha’s Vineyard.
Government

No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim

People who were exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune from 1953 to 1987 can request relief under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act. Here's how to file a claim.
Money

How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App

Mobile peer-to-peer payment app scams are on the rise as more Americans use contactless payment options. Here are a few ways to identify and avoid payment app scams.
Gas Prices

No, gas prices don’t always go down before elections

Some have speculated gas prices tend to drop before big elections like the upcoming midterms, but historical data doesn’t support that claim.
Gas Prices

Election gas price trends, 1994-2020

U.S. Energy Information data showing the trends in gas prices during election seasons, since 1994.
Taxes

Yes, the IRS is forgiving some late-filing fees because of the pandemic

To qualify for penalty relief you must file your 2019 and 2020 tax returns by Sept. 30, 2022. Taxpayers who’ve already paid penalties will automatically get refunds.

Former LMPD officers charged in Breonna Taylor case in court, trial dates pushed back

Trial dates pushed back for former officers federally charged in Breonna Taylor case

WHAS11 reporter shares situation in Naples amidst Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian makes landfall in southwest Florida

Science behind storm surge

Louisville's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Louisville, Kentucky | WHAS11.com

No, homeowners and renters insurance doesn’t typically cover flood damage from hurricanes

Gas prices don’t always decline before midterms

No, Biden executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency

No, Biden’s executive order won’t replace paper money with digital currency

No, the average taxpayer will not have to pay $2,100 to cover the cost of student loan forgiveness

Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather

Yes, Florida paid for migrants in Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard

No, people affected by Camp Lejeune toxic water don’t need a lawyer to file compensation claim

How to spot mobile payment app scams on Zelle, Venmo, PayPal and Cash App

No, gas prices don’t always go down before elections

Election gas price trends, 1994-2020

Yes, the IRS is forgiving some late-filing fees because of the pandemic

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