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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Nebraska Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal by a handful of Creighton University students who sought to be exempt from the private Catholic school’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate last year, arguing that getting the shots would violate their religious beliefs against abortion. The state’s high court said it didn’t have jurisdiction, citing its 150-year stance that people can't appeal orders denying or granting temporary injunctions. In this case, a judge last year declined to issue a temporary injunction that would have blocked Creighton University’s requirement that all students get the COVID-19 vaccination. “Because the court’s denial of a temporary injunction was not a final order, we lack jurisdiction of the appeal and must dismiss it,” Justice William Cassel wrote for the court. The 10 students who sought the injunction said they had religious objections to the vaccines because they "were developed and/or tested using abortion derived fetal … [Read more...] about Creighton students’ COVID vaccine mandate appeal dismissed

3 Health & Fitness The COVID guidelines indicate a significant shift toward pre-pandemic norms, but the CDC also increased mask recommendations for Florida. Deb Belt , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Replies FLORIDA — Federal health authorities announced scaled-back COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, representing a big change for Florida residents as key recommendations from the beginning of the pandemic are going away. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is no longer recommending people quarantine when exposed to someone with COVID-19, and is also dropping its guidance for people to stay 6 feet apart. Instead, the agency is recommending those exposed to someone with COVID-19 wear a mask for 10 days and test for the virus on the fifth day. The guidelines for those who test positive remain unchanged. They should isolate for five days and may end isolation after that time if they are fever-free for … [Read more...] about CDC Eases COVID Restrictions: Florida Impact

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico's emergency public health order was streamlined Friday, with state health officials saying the changes were in order given the evolution of the virus, the changing nature of the pandemic and new recommendations adopted by the federal government. The move comes after the nation’s top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines and dropped the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said people no longer need to stay at least 6 feet away from others. Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. David Scrase said it's clear by the CDC's adoption of less restrictive measures that the U.S. — New Mexico included — is in a different place than two years ago. “Over the past eight months, we have excelled in implementing the tools to minimize the spread of COVID-19 such as vaccines, boosters, home testing and oral treatments that … [Read more...] about New Mexico updates public health order following CDC changes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Margaret Holt, a former editor at the Chicago Tribune, was named Friday the 2022 Lincoln League honoree during the Illinois Associated Press Media Editors Awards presentations at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield. Holt finished her career at the Tribune in January as standards editor. She was also newspaper’s first female sports editor. The Lincoln League honors longtime Illinois journalists for their career contributions to the industry. IAPME winners were also announced for journalism excellence in news, sports, features, editorials, columns and photos from 2021. Division I award winners: General Excellence: First place, The Southern Illinoisan; second place, Herald & Review; third place, Effingham Daily News. Best Digital Storytelling: First place, Herald & Review, 25th anniversary of Decatur tornadoes, staff; second place, Herald & Review, Golden Knights, Clay Jackson; third place, Herald & Review, Bird Boxes, … [Read more...] about Illinois AP Media Editors announces 2021 journalism awards

0 Real Estate California just expanded a pandemic program to help homeowners who fell behind on their payments. See if you qualify. Kristina Houck , Patch Staff Posted Reply SANTEE, CA — California expanded its mortgage relief program this month to offer support to those who are still falling behind on their payments as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, officials announced. Most California families might be surprised to find out that they meet their county's income requirement for mortgage help. For example, a family of four in San Francisco could earn $279,600 and still be eligible for up to $80,000 in help. In Riverside County, the same family could earn $132,000 while in Orange County a family's household income could be as high as $203,250 to qualify. In San Diego County, for a household of five people, that area median income is $210,800. If an applicant's household income is at or below that amount, they may be eligible … [Read more...] about Even Wealthy Santee Homeowners Qualify For Mortgage Relief Now

close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for August 12 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are planning their first in-person meeting since Biden took office in Southeast Asia come November, the Wall Street Journal first reported Friday. The trip will be Xi’s first foreign trip in three years and comes as tension between Washington and Beijing mounts following increased Chinese aggression toward Taiwan. Geopolitical relations between the two superpowers have been strained for years following the COVID-19 pandemic, a trade war and increased pressure from the West placed on Beijing to address gross human rights abuses. TAIWAN REJECTS CHINA'S 'ONE COUNTRY, TWO SYSTEMS' PLAN FOR THE ISLAND President Joe Biden meets virtually with Chinese President Xi Jinping from the Roosevelt … [Read more...] about Biden and Xi Jinping plan first in-person meet up amid rocky relations