Kim K welcomes her second child, a new battle in the "War on Christmas," and more amazing news from the past week.
Uber Launches in Tahoe, SFist
Solving a slightly complicated issue involving the state line, Uber has announced it will officially be launching in the Lake Tahoe area, north and south, before the new year. The news comes as local ski fanatics are gearing up for what's supposed to be an especially good ski season after at least three bad ones. As the Associated Press reports via the Reno Gazette-Journal, the company only recently struck an agreement with the state of Nevada to operate on that side of the state line, something they had not been able to do previously which would have made it difficult in both the areas of South and North Lake, where passengers potential destinations could fall on either side of the state line. Under the new rules, drivers will be able to drop off fares on either side of the line, but must only pick up fares in their own state of origin.
Greenhouse Gas Emission Levels Down This Year, Washington Post
Emissions of man-made greenhouse gases appear to have declined slightly in 2015, scientists said Monday, reflecting what experts say is an encouraging, though likely temporary, pause in the steady rise in pollutants blamed for climate change. The projected dip of 0.6 percent over 2014 levels, if confirmed, marks the first decline in heat-trapping pollutants in a year when the world economy was not in recession, a new analysis shows. Scientists say the drop is tangible evidence of changing behavior as more countries invest in renewable energy such as solar and wind power.
Welcome to the World, Baby West, NBC News
The wait is over. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have named their second child Saint West. Saint was born on Saturday, weighing 8 pounds and 1 ounce, according to Kardashian's website, where the mega-celebrity couple announced the name of their new baby boy. Kardashian also announced the arrival of the child on her website, saying "Mother and son are doing well." West and Kardashian famously named their daughter North two years ago. Over the summer, rumors flew that the couple was planning to stick with the direction theme and name their son Easton. A source quickly shot down that rumor to E! News.
‘Holiday’ Tree or ‘Christmas Tree’?ABC News
A New Jersey tree lighting is adding to the list of Christmas controversies this holiday season. The Borough of Roselle Park held a council meeting on Thursday where it was decided that the annual tree lighting will now be called a “Christmas” tree lighting instead of a “holiday” tree lighting, Mayor Carl Hokanson told ABC News today. “I want to call it a Christmas tree lighting, which it is,” Hokanson said. “It is a Christmas tree. It’s not a bush, it’s not a pear tree, it’s a Christmas tree.” Although the majority voted to change the name, Councilwoman Charlene Storey did not agree with the decision and walked out of the meeting, Storey told ABC News today.
Fox News Anchors Suspended for Profanity, CNN Money
Two Fox News commentators were suspended on Monday for using profanities while criticizing President Obama on Monday. Ralph Peters, a Fox News "strategic analyst," called the president a "total pu---" who "doesn't want to hurt our enemies." A couple of hours later Stacey Dash, a Fox contributor, said the president "didn't give a sh--" about Sunday night's terrorism speech. "Earlier today, Fox contributors Lt. Col. Ralph Peters and Stacey Dash made comments on different programs that were completely inappropriate and unacceptable for our air," Fox senior executive vice president Bill Shine said. "Fox Business Network and Fox News Channel do not condone the use of such language, and have suspended both Peters and Dash for two weeks," he said.
