The UK may extend a $1 billion debt guarantee to help South Africa with its transition to a greener economy as it nears expiry without having been used.

What: Parade brass expects 50 to 60 vessels aglow in garlands and bright lights to take part in the 11th annual Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade, kicking off at 7 p.m. Dec. 19. The parade is funded by the Osborne Yacht Club and by donations from Lantana-area residents. Go to Facebook.com and search for “1th annual Lake Osborne Holiday Boat Parade.”

SEW blamed a "bad chemical batch" at its Pembury Water Treatment Works as the cause of the disruption. However, the site has previously been problematic for the company. Last autumn, the Drinking Water Inspectorate said there was "significant risk of supplying water" from the site.

Opening a coffee shop is no path to riches, South Koreans are learning, but lured by the hype, they keep trying anyway.

Lodges and hotels at the South Rim will be closed. Dry camping only is allowed in this part of the park due to water restrictions.

There’s more bad news over at Grand Canyon National Park: All of the park’s hotels on the South Rim will be closing indefinitely to overnight visitors as of Saturday, Dec. 6.

Center Line 81, Clawson 38: Senior Cameron Higginbotham scored 30 points to help Centerline dominate Clawson. Cam Easton had 21 points while Corey Stivey tallied 13. Raymel Hudson also added double-digits with 10 points in the win to push Center Line to 1-0.

Authorities shot a man described as heavily armed at the end of a high-speed chase that topped 100 mph on Interstate 5 near Highway 12.