Mother-daughter duo indicted in $2 million COVID-19 pandemic unemployment fraud scheme

Investigators: 2 women who worked processing unemployment claims improperly authorized nearly $2 million worth of claims for associates and relatives. A Franklin County grand jury has indicted a mother, daughter and the daughter’s boyfriend on multiple felonies, accusing them of stealing nearly $2 million in a pandemic unemployment fraud scheme, according to the Office of…

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What Are NFT DApps?

Image of the text NFT. getty Non-fungible tokens and decentralized applications are changing how we own and trade digital assets. NFT dApps combine these technologies, creating platforms for digital art, gaming and more. This article explores NFT dApps and their impact on various industries. NFT dApps have become a cornerstone of the Web3 ecosystem, driving…

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Researchers explain medical marijuana’s impact on Arkansas in first-of-its-kind study

By: Arkansas Center for Health Improvements used health data to assess the impact on healthcare utilization, opioid use, and health system costs of medical marijuana. ARKANSAS, USA — With 5 years in and over 100,000 Arkansans participating, we’re learning about the impacts medical marijuana has on Arkansas in a first-of-its-kind study. The Arkansas Center for…

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Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are up

By: As of August 28, according to Credible data gathered from more than 500 U.S. lenders*, the median interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.125%, which is unchanged from yesterday. Additionally, the median interest rate on a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage is 5.625%, which is 0125 percentage points higher than yesterday.*Data used to calculate…

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