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Colorado Wild Animal Sanctuary preparing for hundreds of animals from Puerto Rico zoo 

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

WELD COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- Puerto Rico's government has announced the closure of the U.S. territory's only zoo following years of animal welfare concerns.The permanent closure of the 45-acre zoo was announced last month, as investigations continue into allegations of abuse and neglect.It means more than 300 animals will have to find new homes, and the majority will likely be coming here to Colorado. Specifically, many of the animals will come to the Wild Animal Sanctuary outside of Keenesberg, in Weld County, where more than 700 animals have already been rescued from similar situations.“We’re definitely preparing," said Derek McCormick. "It’s going to be a massive effort, for sure.”McCormick said the sanctuary's founder, Pat Craig, recently flew to Puerto Rico to examine the situation.  What makes you ‘low income’ in Denver? He's been tasked with finding new homes across the country for all of the animals and anticipates most of the large carnivores will be moved to Colorad...

Free MiniCon, ReptiCon, plus 8 things to do this weekend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — If you are looking for something to do this weekend, we have you covered. Whether you want to check out a home show, Nederdays, or the WWE Road to WrestleMania, there is something for everyone.Weather-wise, highs will be in the 40s with rain and snow chances. 10 breathtaking spring hikes to take in Colorado Things to do this weekendHere are 10 things to do this weekend across Colorado:Free 2023 MiniCon - Commerce City - SaturdayReptiCon - Arapahoe County Fairgrounds - Saturday and SundayVintage Voltage Expo - Northglenn - SundayLongmont Spring Home Show - Friday-SundayColorado RV Show - Colorado Springs - Thursday-SaturdayCreature Concert 2023 - Fort Collins - SaturdayWWE Road to WrestleMania - Denver - SundayDenver Home Show- Friday-SundayFort Collins Rockhounds 60th Annual Gem & Mineral Show - Friday-SundayNederdays- Nederland - Friday-SaturdayYou can always find events on our Community Calendar. You can also add your event to the calendar.

Tourist survives bungee jump fall in Thailand after cord snaps

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

(CNN) — Some thrill seekers describe bungee jumping as a near-death experience, but few come quite as close as one man who managed to survive his cord snapping in Thailand.Footage of the terrifying ordeal went viral this week after the 39-year-old tourist from Hong Kong went public with his story.The tourist, who asked to use only his first name Mike to avoid online harassment, took a swan dive off of a 10-story-high podium in the town of Pattaya while on holiday in January this year.Fortunately, the jump was made over a body of water. The bungee rope snapped milliseconds before Mike neared the bottom of his jump, slamming him into the water below.“I landed on my left side so the injuries were more serious there,” Mike told CNN, recounting how he was left covered in bruises. “It was as if someone just beat me up real bad.”His plunge was witnessed by friends who were with him at the Changthai Thappraya Safari and Adventure Park.Located in the northwest o...

After Macron, le déluge

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

Anyone looking at France right now could be forgiven for thinking the country was on the edge of a revolution.Major cities from Paris to Lyon erupted in riots overnight on Thursday, with black-clad protesters lighting bonfires and hurling projectiles at riot police after President Emmanuel Macron rammed an unpopular reform of the pension system through parliament. More than 400 police were injured. The violence capped weeks of mass protests as millions marched through French cities to oppose the reform, which will raise the legal age of retirement to 64 from 62 currently. More protests are already planned for next week, piling pressure on Macron’s already embattled government and prompting Britain’s King Charles to cancel a highly-awaited visit.Yet for all the sound and fury of the protests, which could yet worsen if students join in, there’s nearly zero risk that Macron himself will have to leave office. Having narrowly survived a vote of no confidence, he may see...

WATCH: NH woman helps rescue pet pig on the loose

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

A New Hampshire woman helped rescue a nine-week-old pet pig that had been missing since Sunday. The woman jumped into action when she learned Simon the pig was missing. She spent about two hours searching and finally found Simon, getting down on the ground to catch the pig. Simon is now home safe. The woman who caught him says he got a bath, a big meal, and a comfy bed.

Cactus League report: Tim Anderson reflects on ‘cool’ WBC experience — and would the Cubs open with no lefties in the bullpen?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

With opening day only six days away, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox have some important roster decisions to make before the end of Cactus League games.The final rosters aren’t due until the morning of opening day Thursday, so teams can bring extra players with them as they break camp and wait to finalize their decisions. Injuries obviously will factor into the moves, and Cubs left-hander Brandon Hughes’ left knee soreness could determine how the bullpen looks.In a roster move Thursday, the Sox optioned right-hander Davis Martin to Triple-A Charlotte. Forty-one players remain in camp: 20 pitchers, three catchers, 11 infielders and seven outfielders.Starter Michael Kopech allowed five runs on seven hits with three strikeouts and four walks in three-plus innings for the Sox in a 6-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch.“My timing was just not there, and I was trying to find it almost the whole outing,” said Kopech, who pitched while being under th...

Suspected bank robber arrested

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

SAN DIEGO -- A woman was arrested Thursday on suspicion of robbing a bank in the Mountain View neighborhood, authorities said.According to the San Diego Police Department, the suspect entered a Navy Federal Credit Union, located at 4365 Imperial Ave., shortly before 3:30 p.m. and demanded money from a teller. Suspects sought in series of San Diego home burglaries Authorities say the suspect took money from the bank employee and put it in a purse before leaving the scene on foot.A short time later, SDPD said officers found a woman matching the description of the suspected bank robber nearby. Authorities say 33-year-old Tiana Jones was arrested after she was allegedly identified by a witness.It is unknow at this time if the suspect was armed during the robbery. The amount of money taken has also not been confirmed.San Diego Police Robbery Detectives are investigating the incident. Anyone with information related to the bank robbery is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477.

12-year-old girl among suspects charged in armed robberies in North York

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

Police have arrested six people, including a 12-year-old girl, in connection with two armed robberies in North York earlier this year.Officers responded to a robbery at a retail business in the area of Victoria Park and Van Horne avenues, south of Finch Avenue, on Jan. 2.Investigators allege two female suspects went into the store and asked to buy cigarettes. Four male suspects burst in shortly after and ran behind the counter.Police say one of the males pulled out a gun and demanded cash from the register before assaulting the staff member and hitting him in the head several times.The suspects fled the store with cash and items from the store.Three days later, on Jan. 5, police responded to another robbery call in the same area.Investigators allege three male suspects walked into a store donning masks and demanded cash from the register.Police say one of the suspects pulled out a gun and pointed it at the employee behind the counter, while another suspect pulled out pepper spray an...

Why does US see Chinese-owned TikTok as a security threat?

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

BEIJING (AP) — U.S. lawmakers have grilled TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew about data security and harmful content, with some pushing to ban the popular short-video app nationwide.A Singaporean native, Chew told the lawmakers that TikTok prioritizes user safety and as he sought to avert a ban by downplaying the app’s ties to China. Both Republican and Democratic representatives aggressively questioned Chew on topics including TikTok’s content moderation practices, its data security plans, and past spying on journalists.Here’s a look at some of the concerns about TikTok and its ownership.WHY DOES WASHINGTON SAY TIKTOK IS A THREAT?TikTok, which has over 150 million American users, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd., which appoints its executives.ByteDance is based in Beijing but registered in the Cayman Islands, as is common for privately owned Chinese companies. Its headquarters is in Beijing’s northwestern Haidian district, home to key univers...

King Charles III’s European state visit hits French hurdle

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:13:57 GMT

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III’s state visit to France has been postponed indefinitely amid widespread protests over President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms, putting a damper on the new monarch’s debut on the international stage.Charles and his wife, Camilla, will still travel to Germany on Wednesday in what was scheduled to be the second leg of his first overseas trip since ascending the throne in September.The original six-day visit to France and Germany, the two biggest countries in the European Union, was designed to highlight efforts to rebuild relations between Britain and its neighbors after six years of squabbling over Brexit. But the prospect of Charles being confronted by protesters and piles of garbage in the streets of Paris forced officials in France and Britain to rethink their plans.“The king and queen consort’s state visit to France has been postponed,” British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s office said in a statement. “This decision was taken with the consent of a...