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Yes, South Dakota is a tax haven, but it's not the only state that offers protection and privacy

Money

Yes, South Dakota is a tax haven, but it's not the only state that offers protection and privacy

VERIFY

Fact-checking if South Dakota is considered a tax haven

The Pandora Papers release shone a spotlight on South Dakota as a tax haven. VERIFY researched why the state and others have that reputation.
Business

No, shipping backlog at California ports is not caused by California trucking regulations

Increased volume moving through the ports has overwhelmed the supply chain across the board.
Environment

Disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers

A conservation group estimates billions of masks will end up in the ocean.
Environment

No, disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers

The EPA says disposable masks and other PPE should not be recycled in a home bin, and a conservation group estimates billions of masks will end up in the ocean.
Vaccine

Yes, most Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients are now eligible for a booster shot

Adults who received a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months ago are eligible for a booster shot of either J&J, Moderna or Pfizer.
VERIFY

VERIFY: Yes, there is a Christmas tree shortage this year, here's why

The American Christmas Tree Association sums up the tree challenges nationwide.
World

No, countries that observe daylight saving time don’t all change their clocks at the same time

Many countries don’t observe daylight saving time, but for those that do, the timing of when to change the clock varies.
Vaccine

Yes, you can now ‘mix and match’ the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in the US

The FDA authorized “mixing and matching” COVID-19 vaccine booster shots of the Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines.
Pop Culture

Yes, South Korea’s debt crisis as depicted in Squid Game is real and contributes to a high suicide rate

“Economic hardship” is the top reason South Korean people contemplate suicide.
Pop Culture

Manipulated quote attributed to Alec Baldwin before fatal prop gun shooting is fake

Following news that Baldwin fired a prop gun that resulted in one person dying and another being injured, a fake quote attributed to the actor circulated online.
Coronavirus

Yes, the molecular PCR test is the most accurate way to detect an active COVID-19 infection

Hundreds of COVID-19 tests have been authorized by the FDA since the start of the pandemic. Molecular PCR tests remain the “gold standard” way to detect COVID-19.

Cleveland Police searching for suspect in fatal hit-and-run

38-year-old man killed in hit-and-run on Cleveland's east side, police searching for suspect

Mentor to battle St. Ignatius in WKYC.com's 1st High School Football Playoff Game of the Week for 2021

WKYC.com High School Football Playoff Game of the Week: Mentor to battle St. Ignatius in 1st round

FORECAST | Milder Temps Before Rain Returns Late Thursday

Doggone Weather: Roscoe

Cleveland's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Cleveland, Oh | WKYC.com

Yes, South Dakota is a tax haven, but it's not the only state that offers protection and privacy

Fact-checking if South Dakota is considered a tax haven

No, shipping backlog at California ports is not caused by California trucking regulations

Disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers

No, disposable masks can’t be recycled at most municipal recycling centers

Yes, most Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients are now eligible for a booster shot

VERIFY: Yes, there is a Christmas tree shortage this year, here's why

No, countries that observe daylight saving time don’t all change their clocks at the same time

Yes, you can now ‘mix and match’ the COVID-19 vaccine booster shots in the US

Yes, South Korea’s debt crisis as depicted in Squid Game is real and contributes to a high suicide rate

Manipulated quote attributed to Alec Baldwin before fatal prop gun shooting is fake

Yes, the molecular PCR test is the most accurate way to detect an active COVID-19 infection

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