NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Joe Biden's requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 was upheld Thursday by a federal appeals court.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Shares of HP Inc. jumped nearly 15% Thursday after Warren Buffett's company snapped up more than 11% of the printer and computer maker over the past week in another uncharacteristic tech investment from the billionaire.

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Cryolipolysis is the process of freezing fat

Dear Doctors: I've been hearing a lot about a procedure that freezes fat, but I don't fully understand what exactly it is or what it's supposed to accomplish. Is it to lose weight? Does it have side effects?

Reader overwhelmed by negativity

DEAR HARRIETTE: It seems like every time I turn around, someone else in my life is going through a crisis. I logged into my computer this morning only to learn that another friend is one step away from being on life support. Another just lost her husband suddenly. And another's son, who was on a full scholarship to college, is flunking out of school. I could go on and on. Normally I am very upbeat, but it's just too much. I don't know how to help the people I love and stay positive. When good things happen, I almost feel guilty for smiling because there's so much bad stuff going on around me. How can I manage it all? – Overwhelmed

Here's your preview of Friday's CDN

- State filing period opens Wednesday

- Carnival at Acme Brick Park here until Saturday

- Clinton graduate in 2022 SWOSU Alumni Hall of Fame

- Lady Reds take fifth-straight match

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