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SEATTLE (KOMO) — After seven months of construction, the city of Seattle formally debuted afirst-of-its-kind "protected intersection". "I think the biggest thing is the actual light. There was no light here before," said Seattle resident Harper Ellison as she looked at the new traffic light and painted crosswalks. In November, the city started construction on this "protected intersection" at Dexter Avenue North and Thomas Street in the South Lake Union neighborhood, which was routinely one of the most congested in the city.

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JOHNSTOWN - One ambulance center in Cambria County has a specialty piece of equipment no other station has, called Bariatric Transport. It's used to carry a patient who is overweight or obese. "It gives us the ability to move an obese person in a safe and dignified manner," said Ira Hart, director of West End Ambulance. The bariatric stretcher's purpose is to help transport patients in and out of their home to a hospital.

WASHINGTON (TND) — The current rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is just over 7%, according to Freddie Mac, down from a peak of 8% in October but far above the 3% range we saw in 2020. 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are the most common mortgage option. In fact, 90% of American homeowners choose a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage because of their low monthly payments, flexibility with payments and locked in rates for 30 years.

PITTSBURGH, Pa (WJAC) — According toNBC Affiliate WPXI, a "bar-style" curling rink will be opening in the Pittsburgh area, just in time for the colder weather. Sliders Curling, America’s first competitive, bar-style ice curling ice rink, according to their website, will be opening on Nov. 25. The rink is located nearLumberjAxes in Millvale. Staff says that COVID-19 precautions are in place and the business plans to remain open all winter.

EBENSBURG, Pa (WJAC) — Update: The boil water advisory that was issued for Manor Drive in Ebensburg on October 4th has been lifted. “All precautionary lab testing results have come back negative. The water is back to normal for all customers, and safe to drink," says Jeff Evans, Ebensburg’s Public Works Director. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original Story: A boil water advisory has been put in place for residents and businesses along Manor Drive in Ebensburg, according to the borough manager.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (TND) — An upset customer is suing Hershey's for "deceptive advertising" after buying Halloween-themed Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins. Cynthia Kelly alleges Hershey's falsely represented several products as "containing explicit carved out artistic designs when there are no such carvings in the actual products," according to the lawsuit. Some of the holiday-themed products referenced include Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins, White Pumpkins, Pieces Pumpkins, Peanut Butter Ghost and White Ghost.

Authorities in Pulaski County, Virginia have identified the body of a woman who was found submerged inside a car at a popular lake earlier this month. Last week, officials identified the woman as 79-year-old Jean Lester, of Hollidaysburg, Pa, according to reports from our Sinclair affiliate WSET. According to local reports, a fisherman reportedly contacted authorities on Saturday, Sept. 16, after discovering the car submerged at Claytor Lake State Park.

Melinda French Gates says she will be donating $1 billion over the next two years to individuals and organizations working on behalf of women and families globally, including on reproductive rights in the United States. It's the second billion-dollar commitment French Gates has personally made in the past five years. In 2019, she pledged over ten years to expand women's power and influence. French Gates earlier this month announced she would step down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and vowed to focus on women and families.