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Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income

Taxes

Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income

Social Security

Yes, Social Security payments are taxable

You may have to pay taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits depending on your income. Here’s what you should know.
Environment

Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low

A graph shared by Jordan Peterson uses unrelated data from over a century ago to cast doubt on present-day global warming.
Health

No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak

Joe Rogan and others shared a graph that ranks Lucky Charms as healthier than steak. But it isn’t a food pyramid endorsed by the federal government.
VERIFY

True, there is no whisky in 'Fireball Cinnamon' products -- but there is alcohol

According to the company, customers have to look closely to the labels.
Environment

There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

State rules differ on whether people can collect rainwater, but there is no federal law banning the practice.
Business

In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report

Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
Taxes

No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year

Parents should expect a smaller refund in 2023 due to the child tax credit amount going down. Here’s what to know about income limits and other requirements.
Taxes

Yes, you can file your taxes for free

There are several options you can use to file your federal taxes, and sometimes your state taxes, for free.
Taxes

No, families can’t receive the increased child tax credit in 2023

The expanded child tax credit included in the American Rescue Plan is no longer in effect. Here’s what that means for families’ tax returns in 2023.
VERIFY

VERIFY: No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during Obama's presidency

Congress has raised the debt limit twenty times since 2001 under the leadership of both parties.
Economy

What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts

Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.

Sweet Love! | Crowd packs grand opening of cheesecake shop in Louisville

Louisville cheesecake business makes big debut

Heavy rain tapers; drizzly afternoon

Heavy rain tapers; drizzly afternoon

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

Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income

Yes, Social Security payments are taxable

Viral graph falsely claims Earth’s current temperatures are historically low

No, a government-funded food pyramid doesn’t rank Lucky Charms as healthier than steak

True, there is no whisky in 'Fireball Cinnamon' products -- but there is alcohol

There’s no federal law against people collecting rainwater

In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report

No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year

Yes, you can file your taxes for free

No, families can’t receive the increased child tax credit in 2023

VERIFY: No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during Obama's presidency

What it means for the U.S. to hit the debt ceiling: 5 Fast Facts

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