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Coronavirus

No, a scientific study doesn't say you can smoke marijuana to prevent COVID-19

A study looked at the impact certain chemicals in cannabis have on COVID-19, but the research doesn’t show that smoking marijuana can protect against infection.
Money

Yes, you’re more likely to get your refund faster if you file 2021 taxes electronically

IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said filing a paper 2021 tax return “means an extended refund delay.”

Health

Yes, oral thermometers are more accurate than touchless thermometers

Oral thermometers are considered the “gold standard” in healthcare, although touchless thermometers have become the standard for screening many people quickly.
Government

Yes, it is possible for a sitting vice president to be nominated to the Supreme Court

Rumors that President Biden would nominate VP Kamala Harris to the Supreme Court have been unfounded so far. We found out a sitting vice president can be nominated.
Taxes

Yes, 2021 unemployment benefits are taxable on this year’s federal returns

People who collected unemployment benefits in 2020 got a break from paying federal taxes on them, up to a certain amount. That’s not the case for benefits in 2021.

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No, a scientific study doesn't say you can smoke marijuana to prevent COVID-19

Yes, you’re more likely to get your refund faster if you file 2021 taxes electronically

Yes, oral thermometers are more accurate than touchless thermometers

Yes, it is possible for a sitting vice president to be nominated to the Supreme Court

Yes, 2021 unemployment benefits are taxable on this year’s federal returns

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