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There’s probably no monster in Loch Ness. But we did find one of its best-kept secrets

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

Drumnadrochit, Scotland (CNN) — It’s not the volume of water in Loch Ness that impresses, although that’s substantial. It is, after all, 23 miles long with steep walls that plunge into a 754-foot abyss deep enough to submerge Edinburgh Castle twice over.It’s the unsettling darkness that stands out. Peat washes into the loch from surrounding rivers and streams, creating water as rich a brown as the tea that flows from pots in guesthouses in the nearby village of Drumnadrochit and the Highlands beyond. But it’s cold, bitterly cold, averaging around 40 F (4 or 5 C) year-round.“You could be swimming next to a 400-foot submarine, it would be two feet in front of you, and you would not see it,” says Alan McKenna, social worker by day and, in his free time, founder of the Loch Ness Exploration research group. “It’s like a lost world down there.”90 years since the first ‘monster’ photographUnless you’ve been hiding under a rock in a water-filled valley formed by the shifting of tectoni...

‘They took Pork Chop away’: West Palm Beach woman’s 400-pound pig confiscated by animal control

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

A West Palm Beach woman’s 400-pound pet pig confiscated by animal rescue after several reports regarding its health.The loss of Pork Chop was heartbreaking for owner Kelly Jacobson.“I don’t know what else to say right now. They took Pork Chop away from me,” she said as she wiped away tears.Jacobson’s pig, estimated at 400 pounds, was led away — not easily — by Palm Beach Animal Care and Control during an eviction in Northwood Village, Thursday night.Officers were concerned about the animal’s weight and overall health and are now looking to gain custody.Annette Wrubleski runs a pig sanctuary called Laughing Pig, located about two and a half hours away in Central Florida. She said they can help pigs like Pork Chop there.“It’s going to be a long process, so if he can’t walk, and he can’t, he doesn’t have that activity level to exercise, but it will come in time,” she said.

South Florida Wildlife Center undergoing renovations by nonprofit Rescue Rebuild

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

The South Florida Wildlife Center in Fort Lauderdale is getting a major makeover.Quite the face-lift is coming for the center, which houses hawks, tortoises, pelicans and more.The good deed is being done by Rescue Rebuild, a nonprofit community-driven program of Greater Good Charities.Projects include dig protections, native landscapes and large sand mounds for Florida’s native gopher tortoise.“It’s so important to take care of wildlife, because every individual species plays a part in our bigger ecosystem, and so, when one species is struggling, it affects others,” said Zach Baker, vice president of Greater Good Charities. “For example, like bees. When bees are not thriving, our food is affected, and there’s implications like that, all the different species.”The enclosures fell into disrepair after Edgewater’s historic flooding last April.Renovations are expected to be completed by Nov. 16.

WATCH: Historic 'Star of India' sets sail around the San Diego Bay

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

SAN DIEGO — The "Star of India" set sail for its first journey around the San Diego Bay in five years on Saturday, commemorating the ship's 160th birthday.Considered the world's oldest active sailing ship, the "Star of India" has been a fixture of the waterfront Maritime Museum of San Diego for decades, drawing out hundreds every year to visit the historic vessel.But on Saturday, dozens got the epic experience of seeing the ship in action, as part of a "sea parade" of the Maritime Museum fleet. The "Californian" and "San Salvador" sailed alongside the "Star of India" during the voyage.The last time the ship hit the open waters was in November 2018, according to the museum.A video of the "Star of India" on the water can be viewed in the player above. How to enjoy Fleet Week San Diego on Veterans Day weekend “’Star of India’ is an icon in San Diego and this birthday celebration is a day to honor all supporters … and locals that support our mission with attendance and participation i...

Police investigate armed robbery at CVS on Southwest Side

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

CHICAGO — Police say an investigation is underway after a robbery at a pharmacy on the city's Southwest Side.According to Chicago police, the robbery happened at a CVS pharmacy in the 8600 block of South Cicero Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Police say a man walked into the store and held an employee up at gunpoint before demanding money from the register. The employee complied with the demands and after receiving the money, police say the man then fired a shot into the ceiling of the business. Teen killed in shooting on Far South Side Currently, it is unclear why a shot was fired during the robbery, but police say nobody was injured. Police say no arrests have been made in connection with the robbery and an investigation is underway. Anyone with information on the robbery can leave a tip for police at CPDTip.com.

Car crashes into train on Southwest Side leaving 1 dead

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

CHICAGO — A person is dead after a car crashed into a parked train on the city's Southwest Side, police say.Officers say the crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. in the 5900 block of South Natoma Avenue in Clearing on Saturday afternoon. West Side shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 critically injured According to Chicago police, the driver was traveling in a red 2012 Cadillac sedan at a high rate of speed when they went up an embankment and crashed into the parked maintenance train.Officers say the driver was pronounced dead on the scene. No other injuries were reported. Police investigate armed robbery at CVS in southwest suburbs Police have not provided details on what caused the driver to veer off the road.Officers say an investigation into the deadly crash is underway by the Major Accidents unit.

Saturday Forecast: Mostly cloudy overnight

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Upper 20s outlying areas. S 5-10 mph. Low: 34Chicago Weather | Tom Skilling and the WGN Weather Center's Forecast (wgntv.com)Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy & milder. S 10-20, G30 mph. High: 58Extended outlook calls more sunshine on Monday with temps in the mid to low 60s. Lots of sunshine for most of this week with temp unseasonably warm for November with highs in the mid to upper 60s possible on Wed/Thu. A bit cooler into the mid 50s on Friday with more clouds and our next chance of showers. 

No. 7 Texas holds off TCU's 4th-quarter surge to come away with 29-26 road win

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 7 Texas withstood a furious TCU rally in the fourth quarter to hang on for a 29-26 win Saturday in Fort Worth.Leading 26-6 going into the fourth quarter, the Longhorns nearly let another big lead slip away. A huge 35-yard reception by Adonai Mitchell on third-and-12 with 1:58 left in the game gave Texas a first down and iced the game. Mitchell made a tremendous adjustment on the Quinn Ewers pass that was a bit underthrown and to Mitchell's outside shoulder. Mitchell was essentially on his back when he made the grab, and with only one timeout left, TCU couldn't stop the Longhorns from running out the clock.Texas running back Jonathon Brooks, right, dives into the end zone in front of TCU safety Millard Bradford while scoring on a touchdown run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)Texas running back Jonathon Brooks runs free before scoring a touchdown against TCU during the fir...

The Loop Fantasy Football Update Week 10: Last-minute moves

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

UPDATE: 10:25 p.m. SaturdayThe only news so far tonight, and it’s no surprise to anyone in Minnesota, is that the VIkings are not going to activate Justin Jefferson for tomorrow’s game against New Orleans. So when you add that to the absence of K.J. Osborn, it’s going to be a busy day for Jordan Addison and T.J. Hockenson.Remember, while the clocks are NOT turning back again in the morning this week, the NFL day begins early again with the Patriots and Colts wrapping up the European schedule with a game in Frankfurt, Germany. Beyond Jonathan Taylor, there should not be any major fantasy implications in that game.UPDATE: 12:32 p.m. SaturdayNot a whole lot of fantasy news so far this weekend, except in Cincinnati, where Joe Burrow may be missing his top two receivers for Sunday’s game against Houston.All-world wideout Ja’Marr Chase is still considered questionable because of his injured back. But now No. 2 option Tee Higgins has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. The beneficiar...

Avalanche has several issues to fix after Blues deal it another humbling defeat

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:50:07 GMT

If there were one or two obvious issues for the Colorado Avalanche to fix, this current slump would be pretty easy to explain away.Instead, there are a lot of smaller fires to put out instead of one large one. And all of them were a problem Saturday night when the Avs were embarrassed in an 8-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena. It was the club’s fifth loss in seven games, and the fourth time it’s lost by four-plus goals.Case in point: Colorado’s power play has to be better, but even when it was Saturday, there were mistakes and bad luck. The Avs can ice one of the most talented five-man units in the NHL and have consistently been one of the best teams with the man advantage in recent seasons.Colorado’s power play entered Saturday at 20th in the NHL, converting 17.4% of the time. The Avs had a power play in the second period against the Blues while trailing 3-0.For about 75 seconds, the power play looked great. Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Cal...