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By Kara Finnstrom

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    California (KCAL, KCBS) — With the city of Long Beach set to host 18 events as part of the 2028 Olympic Games and 2029 Paralympic Games, the most for any city other than Los Angeles, local leaders are searching for creative ways to transport spectators and tourists across the vast county.

In May, the LA County Board of Supervisors floated the idea of using a water taxi service between San Pedro and Long Beach to get visitors around while dodging air emissions from cars – and traffic. The service would be emissions-free and quick, making it perfect for a heavy-tourist season like the one that will come during the 2028 Summer Olympics.

“I think it’s time to look at our blue highway and think outside of the box for transit,” said Supervisor Janice Hahn.

This week, members with the county took a ride on some of the vessels that would be used for the proposed service and came away impressed.

“[We want to] put systems in place that not only benefits the experience during 2028 but they can be left in place [after the Olympics],” said Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.

A service currently exists that transports patrons between the pier and the Queen Mary, but service is heavily limited and seasonal. No line between San Pedro and Long Beach exists currently. In addition to transportation for tourists, an alternate route for commuters could be an advantage in battling traffic.

Hahn suggested that the LA Metro could connect to the boats in some way, making for car-free trips throughout the county during the Olympics.

A car-free Olympics is a lofty objective for local leaders as they prepare for the quickly approaching games. The city of LA is making 500 emissions-free LAUSD buses available for transportation purposes, since school will be out for the summer during that time.

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By Jesse Sarles

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    DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — A competition is underway in Denver to build life-sized structures out of canned food. Architects and designers are currently working on the creations for an exhibit at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center.

It’s called Canstruction, and it’s being hosted by the group We Don’t Waste. Approximately 15,000 cans of food are being used for six different pieces.

All of the builds are Halloween-themed; they include a witch’s cauldron (1,331 cans) and a sugar skull (3,635 cans).

“It can take months just to figure out the design, rework it. (To find out) what kind of cans they need, what colors, what sizes,” said Jessica Lecortz, Senior Development & Events Manager at We Don’t Waste.

After the Canstruction exhibit ends on Nov. 2, We Don’t Waste will donate the cans to local communities.

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By Penny Kmitt

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    BOSTON (WBZ) — A haunting exhibit in South Boston honors the lives of hundreds of people who were killed two years ago during the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel at the Nova Music Festival.

Walking into the Nova Exhibition in South Boston, there is a sense of loss represented in every empty tent, destroyed car, and forgotten shoe that is on display.

“This festival had people from all over the world, all religions, all cultures,” survivor Noa Beer said.

Tuesday marked two years since Hamas’ attack on the Nova Music Festival in Israel, where nearly 400 people were killed and dozens were taken hostage.

This new exhibit recreates the festival using actual objects left behind so visitors can see and feel for themselves the tragic events of October 7th and its aftermath.

“I think they carry an energy with them,” Beer said. “It’s not just the sounds and the videos, it’s the energy of the actual things people that a minute earlier were just dancing in in nature and a minute later were running for their lives.”

The DJ booker still remembers getting a drink at the very bar that is on display, laughing with friends, all before 6:29 a.m., the moment the music stood still.

“The moment we forget that this happened it will happen again and it can happen anywhere,” Beer said.

Massachusetts Congressman Jake Auchincloss was at the exhibit on Tuesday.

“At a time when hate is on the rise, vitriol is on the rise, when dehumanization becoming political currency, we need to come here and deliberately haunt ourselves to see what the end state of that kind hate and dehumanization is,” he said.

The exhibition is open every weekday until October 21 at the former FW Webb Building on Dorchester Ave.

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    NEW YORK (WCBS) — A woman was sexually assaulted in her Brooklyn home by a stranger who climbed through an unlocked window, police said.

It happened just before 4 a.m. Monday near Pilling Street and Evergreen Avenue in Bushwick.

Police are describing the incident as a sexually motivated burglary.

The suspect entered the 43-year-old woman’s apartment through an unlocked kitchen window while she slept, police said. He then placed a pillow over her head, and the two struggled, according to police. He tied her up and performed a lewd act, police said. He then took off with her cellphone and watch, according to police.

The woman was hospitalized in stable condition.

Police described the suspect as a man wearing a white baseball cap, black sweatshirt, dark pants, black sneakers and said he was carrying a dark colored bookbag.

Neighbors who knew the victim say they woke up early Monday morning to find police at the door.

“She’s a real nice person, you know. A neighbor, and I couldn’t believe that. You know, it’s true, my wife and my daughter’s here. So I’m like, hey man, we’ve really got to look out, because this block is very quiet at night,” one neighbor said.

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    DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Denver police say a suspect is in custody after numerous vehicles at the University of Denver were damaged and vandalized overnight.

The vehicles and bicycles were parked in Lot C, located in the 1800 block of South High Street, on the northwest end of the university’s sports complex, the Denver Police Department reported. Several students at the university told CBS Colorado that dozens of vehicles and bicycles were damaged, stating that multiple windshields, mirrors, and back windows of vehicles were smashed, and many were keyed.

Many students, like sophomores Max Perry and Luke Miller, said they woke up to friends calling and posting videos of the damage.

“I was sitting in bed watching TikTok, and one of my friends called me, told me my car got pretty messed up,” said Miller.

“Looking at all those windshields like, bang, bang, bang, all the way down the line,” Charlie Carroll added. “I mean, who wouldn’t be alarmed by something like that, right?”

Police said they received multiple reports of the destruction beginning at 9:15 a.m. Saturday. Officers took the suspect into custody around 11 a.m.

“It’s just like, what are they going to do with it?” said Aubrielle Biewend. “Like, how are they going to fix it all? There’s just so many cars that got vandalized.”

CBS crews at the scene observed that the chains and brake wires on numerous bicycles had also been cut.

“He was cutting brake lines on bikes around campus here all the way over there, all over the place,” said Miller.

However, everyone we spoke with said none of their property was stolen.

“One of my friends told me one of the cars had, like, $1,000 of cash right in the passenger seat, and whoever did this broke open the window, like wide open, and it didn’t touch any of the cash,” said Carroll.

Students also said they’re glad it wasn’t worse and that nobody was hurt, but they question whether more safety measures should be put in place.

“Considering how much we pay for parking, we pay, like, up to $1,000 a quarter, and it’s not cheap,” said Miller. “I think that for paying that much money, I shouldn’t have to, like, worry about anything like that.”

“It’s not something I’d think would ever happen here,” said Perry.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect or what charges they may be facing in connection with the damage.

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By Chilekasi Adele

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    MT. LEBANON, Pennsylvania (KDKA) — It’s no secret that we have a lot of pride in our sports teams here in the Pittsburgh area. Some people may have season tickets, others may have party buses or giant setups to watch their teams.

But there’s one neighborhood in Mt. Lebanon that exercises its fandom with some creative expression.

“Ever since we’ve lived here – the logo has been here,” Maity Kirk of Mt. Lebanon said.

Kirk has been in the neighborhood nearly three decades – 26 years to be exact.

A Steelers logo painted in the middle of Jonquil Place piqued her interest when she was looking for a house all those years ago.

“I wanted to know the story behind it and how it started,” Kirk said.

Warren Ashbrook lives right in front of the painted Steelers logo. He’s been in the neighborhood for nearly five decades.

“I believe 96 – 95 or 96 when it – when it started,” Ashbrook said.

Ashbrook said the inspiration came from somewhere else, after neighbors saw something similar on another street.

“Someone came up with the idea – well, let’s paint the street, and no one’s complained,” he said.

It’s something that’s continued annually. The neighbors even take over the street and have a block party.

Ashbrook said they most recently did it this Sunday, after the Steelers played the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, Ireland.

“Every year we refresh it, and make it look bright,” Ashbrook said.

And just like people here got the inspiration, there are some nearby copycats. There is a Penguins logo on Broadmoor Ave., along with a Pirates logo on Questend Ave.

Ashbrook said this has helped people know each other better in the neighborhood.

“It gives you an opportunity to meet your neighbors and learn somebody’s name,” he said.

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    Colorado (KCNC) — After months of fighting, a Colorado family is breathing a sigh of relief after the FDA announced initial approval of an experimental medication helping to keep their son alive.

“Like last night, I had the idea, ‘Oh, I could watch football.’ (laughs) But I didn’t — I was too tired, ” Madison Dryden said.

After nine months of racing the clock, that kind of peace is new for the Drydens.

“I put a countdown on my watch face, and it was counting down to Nov. 4. So, each day, I’d look and say, ‘Okay, one less,'” Andy Dryden said.

They had been counting the days until the FDA decided the fate of a drug their son desperately needed to survive. Gilbert was born with Barth syndrome, a rare and often fatal mitochondrial disease.

Just days old and in heart failure, he was granted emergency access to the drug elamipretide. Without FDA approval, their supply would eventually end.

“Before it was like, ‘Okay, what are we going to do for his next round of medication?'” Andy said.

The remaining vials marked the days of stability the family had left, and the Drydens began their fight, calling lawmakers, posting online, and doing everything they could to save the drug.

“Even with all those concrete actions, it was still a feeling of, ‘Okay, we have this many days. What’s going to happen if they say no again? What’s our plan?'” Madison said, looking back on that time.

One week before the expected decision, Madison received a message.

“It kind of felt like, ‘Is this real? Is this too good to be true?'” she said.

Elamipretide was approved.

“It took a couple of days to sink in, now we are feeling really excited and hopeful about everything,” Madison added.

The approval means Gilbert and other patients in critical need can continue their treatment.

“Emotionally, I think the other thing has been gratitude — just really thankful for everyone that showed up for us,” she said.

With time now on their side, the Drydens are beginning to imagine life without the constant pressure.

“I’m anticipating that I’ll start to have normal thoughts again, and I’m looking forward to that,” Andy said.

Madison believes their case proves one thing clearly: the FDA can move quickly when time matters.

“This shows that it is possible for the FDA to move quickly. It shows that it is possible for the FDA to make decisions that are helpful for the treatment of kids who have very limited options and very limited life expectancy,” she said.

The director of research at the FDA, in a statement following the approval, said: “The FDA remains committed to facilitating the development of effective and safe therapies for rare diseases and will continue to work diligently to help ensure patients with rare diseases have access to innovative treatments.”

The Drydens say while they do plan to try and get some rest, they are turning their attention to advocating for other families still waiting for treatment.

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