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Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.

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We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive

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vibe.

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I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Saturday, February 3rd.

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Welcome to your bonus episode.

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Today we'll recap all the top news for the week with sports, local news, tech and science

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news as well as business and entertainment news.

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But first, let's check out the weather in the San Diego area.

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This morning it's mostly cloudy and 52 degrees with 4 mile per hour wind.

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Tonight the sun will set at 5.23 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.41 a.m.

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It looks like we're in for a day of sun and possibly showers after 4 p.m. but mostly

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sunny with a high near 61 and west wind around 5 mile per hour.

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Tonight a chance of showers mainly between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m., mostly cloudy with a low

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around 48.

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In the surf report, Saturday a fading west-northwest swell means chest-ahead high waves with some

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breaks reaching 2 to 3 feet overhead.

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Mornings might start rough due to onshore wind.

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By Sunday a new storm brings strong wind, impacting most spots.

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Southerly winds swell picks up, favoring areas with wind protection.

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In Pacific Beach and South San Diego it's 5 to 7 feet and a little choppy in the morning

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but it might be doable.

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Late day looks unrideable.

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Don't get sick out there folks.

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The first low tide Saturday will be 1 foot around 11 a.m. with a 4 foot high tide around

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2 30 a.m.

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The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature.

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In talk news, the Himalayan Mountains took 52 million years to form.

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Now a new geological study has unveiled a fascinating process happening beneath them.

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The Indian plate, instrumental in creating this mountain range through its collision

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with the Eurasian plate, is experiencing delamination.

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This process involves a complex interaction where the top layer of the Indian plate scrapes

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against the Eurasian plate, while the bottom layer splits off and subducts into the earth's

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mantle.

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This discovery challenges previous beliefs about the Indian plate's movements.

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Some scientists had argued it was moving horizontally, avoiding subduction, while others believed

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it was submerging beneath the Eurasian plate.

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The current findings suggest that both processes are occurring simultaneously.

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The research team used innovative methods, including helium isotope analysis from springs

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and seismic data, to uncover this phenomenon.

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In other words that we can all understand, basically the mountains are breaking away

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from each other now, after millions of years of coming together.

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Toyota Motor has issued an urgent recall for 50,000 older vehicles in the U.S., specifically

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targeting certain 2003 to 2005 models of Corolla, Corolla Matrix, and RAF4.

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This critical recall is due to potentially lethal Takata airbag inflators, which could

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explode and send metal shrapnel into the vehicle.

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Worldwide, Takata airbag issues have caused over 30 deaths, including 26 in the U.S.,

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and numerous injuries.

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This recall is part of a broader issue, with over 67 million Takata airbags recalled in

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the U.S. alone.

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Toyota's recall specifically addresses driver's airbags in the RAF4 and front passenger airbags

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in other models.

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This alert follows similar do-not-drive advisories from other automakers, including Stellantis

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and Honda, due to the same Takata airbag concern.

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Well, folks, it's almost the end of dry January, and sometimes it extends beyond just one month,

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influencing a reevaluation of alcohol use.

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A reduction in alcohol consumption, even slightly, has immediate and long-lasting health benefits.

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According to scientists from the University of New Mexico, alcohol impacts almost every

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organ system.

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Reducing alcohol can lead to improved sleep, mood, mental clarity, and energy.

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Alcohol, while a sedative, disrupts sleep patterns and can lead to weightfulness in the latter

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part of the night.

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Over time, less alcohol intake can improve overall health, potentially aiding in weight

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loss, as alcohol is high in calories but low in nutrients.

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It also suppresses the immune system, so reducing intake could boost immune responses.

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Additionally, alcohol is a known carcinogen breaking down into acetaldehyde, which damages

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DNA and increases cancer risk.

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Five years ago, 23andMe was soaring high with a valuation of $6 billion, acclaimed by celebrities

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and popular culture.

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Today it's a different story.

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The company's value has plummeted by 98%, teetering on the edge of NASDAQ delisting.

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This decline reflects a significant shift from its early success, where millions use

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their DNA testing kits to explore ancestry and health.

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However, the company has been unable to sustain profitability, leading to staff cuts and financial

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struggles.

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CEO, Anne Wood Sicki, remains determined, aiming to transform 23andMe into a comprehensive

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healthcare enterprise, developing drugs and providing medical care.

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Despite these ambitious plans, the journey ahead is fraught with challenges, including

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a dire need for fresh capital and overcoming the inherent limitations of their DNA testing

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business model.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at Stanford University, leading an international

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team, have shed light on why autoimmune diseases predominantly affect women.

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These diseases, which include lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, impact around 80% of women among

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their sufferers.

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The key lies in a molecule called Zist, unique to women, which plays a crucial role in inactivating

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one of the two X chromosomes in females.

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This process, while essential, seems to inadvertently generate molecular complexes linked to autoimmune

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diseases.

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This finding, detailed in the journal called Cell, could pave the way for earlier detection

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and more effective treatments of these conditions.

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Although it doesn't fully explain the occurrence of autoimmune diseases in men, it's a significant

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step in understanding these complex ailments.

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Now let's talk more science.

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The moon is shrinking.

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Akin to the wrinkling of a raisin, it has been illuminated through a detailed reanalysis

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of seismic data from the Apollo missions.

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Scientists have focused particularly on the moon's south pole, a region characterized

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by its rugged cratered terrain.

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This analysis reveals that the moon is not only shrinking, but also experiencing moon

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quakes, which differ significantly from earthquakes on Earth.

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These quakes, potentially lasting hours, could pose risks to structures on the moon, making

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this information vital for future lunar explorations and settlements.

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As NASA plans to return humans to the moon with the Artemis missions, understanding these

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seismic activities becomes increasingly crucial.

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This knowledge will guide the strategic placement of lunar bases and the design of structures

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resilient to these unique lunar conditions.

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The Shiu Archaeological Site in northern China, unearthed in the 1960s, has provided groundbreaking

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insights into human history.

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Recent studies have determined that Homo sapiens were present at this site around 45,000 years

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ago, pushing back the previously understood timeline for human arrival in China by about

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5,000 years.

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The site was rich with over 15,000 stone artifacts, animal bones, and a notable human skull fragment.

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Modern dating methods have confirmed the age of these artifacts, indicating a much earlier

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human presence in the region than previously thought.

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This finding suggests that early humans might have migrated to China via the northern route,

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possibly through areas now known as Siberia and Mongolia.

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The discovery not only highlights a significant advancement in human migration timelines,

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but also suggests complex interactions with other hominin species, like Neanderthals,

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and points to the existence of extensive trade networks, as evidenced by the presence of

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materials like obsidian from distant sources.

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This reshapes our understanding of early human migration and interaction in East Asia.

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Archaeologists recently made a groundbreaking discovery in central Europe, uncovering a

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Bronze Age civilization previously unknown.

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This complex network of over 100 sites, connected by a vast societal landscape, was revealed

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through satellite imagery.

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These findings, including some of the largest structures of that era, have significantly

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altered our understanding of Bronze Age societies.

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Notably, this civilization, centered around the Carpathian Basin and the Tissa River,

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featured large megaforts enclosed by extensive ditches.

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Some surveys and excavations suggest these sites thrived between 1600 and 1450 BC, before

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being abandoned around 1200.

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This discovery challenges existing theories about European prehistory, suggesting a cohesive,

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advanced society rather than competing chiefdoms.

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It also sheds light on the region's role in the broader European context during a pivotal

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historical period.

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New research contradicts the long-held belief that insects are attracted to light.

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Instead, artificial lights disrupt their natural navigation.

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Insects usually use light as a cue for orientation, with the sky being the brightest source.

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Artificial lights, however, cause confusion.

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Researchers from Imperial College London and other institutions observed this phenomenon

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through motion capture techniques and high-resolution cameras.

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They found that insects, like dragonflies, just circle lights, or even crash, when disoriented

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by upward-facing lights.

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The study, published in Nature Communications, highlights how artificial lighting alters

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insect behavior, a shift from the traditional view of simple attraction to light, met as

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reality labs responsible for virtual and augmented reality technology, recorded a substantial

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operating loss of $4.65 billion in the fourth quarter.

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Despite generating over $1 billion in sales, this marks the unit's largest quarterly loss,

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contributing to a total loss of over $42 billion since 2020.

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This heavy investment in the metaverse faces new competition as Apple launches its Vision

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Pro headset.

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Meanwhile, the VR and air market experienced a 40% decline in sales in 2023.

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Let us push into the metaverse with products like the Quest 3 VR headset, as part of a

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broader strategy to pioneer what Mark Zuckerberg calls the next frontier after the mobile internet.

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This week in the markets, it's set to be eventful, with several key happenings.

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The Federal Reserve's first meeting of the year is anticipated, where interest rates

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are expected to remain unchanged.

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Investors will be looking for any signs from the Fed about future rate cuts.

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The U.S. jobs report for January will also be released, showing whether the economy added

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the expected 177,000 new jobs.

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This report could indicate how the Fed's previous rate increases are impacting the

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economy.

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In tech, major companies like Alphabet, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta are scheduled to report

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their earnings, which could significantly influence the market's direction.

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The Bank of England will also have its first policy meeting of the year, with expectations

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to keep interest rates steady.

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Finally, China's PMI data will offer insights into the state of the world's second-largest

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economy, which is facing several challenges, including a housing downturn and deflationary

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risks.

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The startup investment scene faced a significant downturn in 2023, marking the lowest level

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of funding in four years.

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This decline, particularly pronounced in the tech sector, was largely due to rising interest

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rates.

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High-growth companies, once booming with investments, saw a stark reduction in funding, dropping

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to $167 billion from over $300 billion in 2021.

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Major venture capital firms, hit by the economic shift, drastically scaled back their deals.

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Despite these challenges, one sector shone brightly, Generative AI.

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Investment in this area surged, with significant funds flowing into leading startups like OpenAI.

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However, the future looks cautiously optimistic. Expected interest rate cuts by the Federal

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Reserve could renew investor interest in startups, possibly revitalizing the IPO market.

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But the landscape has changed.

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Startups now face heightened pressure to cut costs and strive for profitability in this

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new, more fiscally conservative era.

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Alphabet and Microsoft exceeded earnings expectations, yet their stocks fell in extended trading.

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Alphabet's revenue grew 13% to $86 billion, while Microsoft's increased 18% to $62 billion.

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Despite surpassing cloud business forecasts, Alphabet's ad revenue slightly missed targets.

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Investors' high expectations, fueled by the company's strong AI developments and

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cost-cutting, including job cuts, led to disappointment.

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Just note unrealistic market expectations for advertising growth.

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Looking ahead, Microsoft forecasts a modest next quarter, with the market now focusing

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on upcoming reports from Amazon, Apple, and Meta.

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The 2025 Toyota Camry, launching in 2024, introduces a bold change as it transitions

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exclusively to hybrid models.

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This ninth-generation midsize sedan features a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine paired

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with electric motors.

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It offers a choice between front-wheel drive with 225 horsepower and all-wheel drive, which

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increases power to 232 horsepower.

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The Camry's design borrows elements from the Toyota Crown, featuring new front headlights,

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a refreshed cabin with a steering wheel and console design similar to the Crown, and an

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updated infotainment system.

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It comes in four trims, each offering unique features and styling.

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Pricing details are pending, but the current hybrid model ranges from around $30,000 to

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just over $35,000.

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U.S. stocks rallied today, recovering from the year's worst selloff.

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The S&P 500 climbed 1.2%.

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The Dow Jones rose nearly 1%.

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And the Nasdaq led with a 1.3% gain.

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This rebound comes as investors adjust to the Federal Reserve's rate plans and anticipate

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major tech earnings.

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Fed Chair Jerome Powell's recent comments suggest rate cuts are unlikely at the Fed's

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next meeting, shifting expectations to May.

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Tech giants Apple, Amazon, and Meta are poised to release earnings following Microsoft and

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Alphabite's results that didn't meet investor expectations.

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Additionally, the job market's state will be revealed in the upcoming Non-Farm Payrolls

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Report, adding another dimension to this week's financial narrative.

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Now on to sports.

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Jim Harbaugh has been signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as their head coach on a five-year,

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$80 million contract.

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This fall is the Chargers' underwhelming 5-and-12 season and the dismissal of Brandon

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Staley.

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Harbaugh, with a notable coaching record including a national championship at Michigan, is expected

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to bring stability and experience to the team.

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His arrival is particularly significant for quarterback Justin Herbert, as the Chargers

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aim to strengthen their presence in the Los Angeles market.

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Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback, is poised to redefine the role of sports announcers.

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His signing by Fox, initially met with skepticism, is now confirmed, with Brady set to call games

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this fall and possibly even next year's Super Bowl.

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This move is part of Fox's strategy to innovate in talent development, exemplified by their

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willingness to let go of announcer Greg Olson in favor of Brady.

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Fox's ambitious approach combines nurturing internal talent, like Olson, while investing

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heavily in superstars like Brady.

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Brady's transition from football to the broadcast booth marks a significant shift in sports

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television, mirroring past transitions of sports icons like Joe Montana and Frank Gifford.

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The 2024 Antigel All-Star Game is hosted by the Toronto Maple Leafs this year, marking

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their first hosting since 2000.

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This event features a return to traditional skills competitions, contrasting the creative

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editions in previous years.

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Competitions include shooting, skating, passing, breakaways, and stick handling.

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There is also a three-on-three tournament, which reintroduces the team selection by captains,

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a practice last seen in 2015.

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Viewers can catch the draft on ESPN2, the skills competition on ESPN, and the All-Star

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Game on ABC.

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For live streaming, ESPN Plus is the go-to.

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Moving on to a more local vibe.

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In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio

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to bring you some free classes, so listen up.

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Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area.

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Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,

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and elevating mental well-being.

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Scientific research affirms its benefits.

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So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas,

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Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.

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Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.

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And now, back to the show.

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Now in local news.

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Three marijuana businesses in Encinitas have received state licenses after a city-organized

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lottery in 2022.

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One is nearing construction completion.

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The City Council extended their contract with HDL companies for marijuana business management

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to June 2025.

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The contract cost is now $648,400, up by $79,500 due to more applications than expected.

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The City's cannabis-related costs are funded by business fees and sales taxes.

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Encinitas collected $1.35 million from over 200 lottery applicants.

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The Council is also considering allowing one medicinal marijuana delivery business, following

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a new state law.

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Additionally, they approved a contract for the Buena Creek Navigation Center and revised

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the City's athletic field usage policy.

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Just outside Sandiguido Lagoon, near Del Mar, an unusual split-hull dredge named Bayport

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is mining sand for beach replenishment in Solana Beach in Encinitas.

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This 303-foot long vessel, operated by Manson Construction Company and contracted to the

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the city of Solana Beach, will work for over 100 days.

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Its task is to collect 700,000 cubic yards of sand from offshore deposits.

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The sand will then be pumped to shore and distributed over 7,200 feet of coastline in

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Solana Beach and 7,800 feet in Encinitas, extending the beaches by about 150 feet.

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The $30.5 million project, funded under the Biden administration's bipartisan infrastructure

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law, was secured by Rep. Mike Levin.

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This effort not only benefits the immediate areas, but may also positively affect beaches

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in Del Mar and further south due to shifting shorelines.

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San Diego has reinstated its downtown train Quiet Zone after temporarily suspending it

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due to safety violations.

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The city's transportation department quickly addressed these issues, installing over 120

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new railroad signs and road markings at key intersections.

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Consequently, trains will no longer need to sound their horns in this area, adhering to

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the $21 million Quiet Zone safety system established in 2010.

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While most transit agencies have complied with the reinstatement, the freight railway

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is yet to implement the Quiet Zone.

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This development aims to balance safety with noise reduction in the downtown area.

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At the Port of San Diego, Pride of Tubboat operator Crowley has a groundbreaking new

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platform called eWolf, the U.S. first all-electric tubboat.

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This 82-foot Alabama-built tub promises significant environmental benefits, reducing nitrogen

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oxide, diesel particulates, and carbon dioxide emissions substantially over a decade.

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The eWolf's operations, slated to begin in spring, are contingent on the completion

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of Crowley's microgrid shoreside charging station.

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This innovation marks a significant step towards sustainable maritime operations.

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The San Diego Padres 2024 Fan Fest is set for March 24 at Petco Park following their

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Soul Series games.

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Running from noon to 5.30, the event features player appearances, including stars like Manny

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Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. and other Padres alumni.

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Highlights include the unveiling of the renovated Gallagher Square and a Celebrity Slash Alumni

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softball game.

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Fans can enjoy player workouts, batting practice, and interactive sessions.

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Free admission tickets are available online starting February 16.

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The event also precedes exhibition games against the Seattle Mariners on March 25 and 26.

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And in entertainment news, Amazon and Jam Studio is developing a film about Heather

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Raslick and Morgan and her husband Ilya Lichtenstein.

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Arrested in 2022 with a $4 billion Bitfinex Bitcoin heist and money laundering.

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Directed by Hannah Marks and co-produced by Lily Reinhart, the film is inspired by a 2022

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New York Times article.

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The story follows the couple's 2016 hack of Bitfinex, leading to their arrest in 2022.

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Before her arrest, Morgan was an aspiring rapper and Ford's contributor.

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They admitted to stealing 120,000 Bitcoin and agreed to forfeit their gains, facing

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up to 20 years in prison.

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The Justice Department recovered another $475 million dollars related to the heist in August

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2023.

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Since her arrest, Morgan has distanced herself from the crypto and NFT space, with her NFTs

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disappearing from open sea.

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The film's release date and further details are yet to be announced.

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Christopher Nolan, renowned for his direction in Oppenheimer, hosted a Q&A with Nathan Fielder

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and Benny Safdie, delving into their new satirical comedy series The Curse.

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Airing on Showtime and Paramount+, this groundbreaking show captivated Nolan, who compared its originality

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to iconic series like Twin Peaks.

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The plot centers around Fielder and Emma Stone, portraying a married couple running an HGTB

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show called Flip philanthropy.

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Their story takes a dark turn with the emergence of a curse that challenges their relationship

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and attempts to have a child.

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Benny Safdie, who co-created the series, also stars as a TV producer.

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Nolan's admiration extended to Fielder's HBO series The Rehearsal and the Safdie Brothers

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filmography.

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Alison Herman of Variety praised The Curse for its effective mood setting and exploration

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of exploitation at multiple levels, leaving viewers to decide whether it's a must-watch

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or a pass.

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I haven't made up my mind on this one yet.

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Guy Ritchie's latest film, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, presents a unique twist

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on World War II storytelling.

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Set against the war's backdrop, it follows surgeon Gus March Phillips, played by Henry

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Cavill, who is recruited into Britain's Special Operations Executive.

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The Special Operations Executive focuses on irregular warfare, and March Phillips, known

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for his rule-breaking approach, is chosen to lead a risky mission.

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The movie's trailer reveals his assembled team of unconventional fighters, played by

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Isa Gonzalez, Babs Olusemukhan, Alan Ripson, Henry Golding, and Alex Pettyfer.

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These characters bring a blend of madness and skill to their task of creatively combating

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Nazis.

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The film, with its action-packed and whimsical approach, is set to be released in theaters

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on April 19, promising a fresh take on the genre.

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As promised, here are five funny movies on Netflix to help get you through some of the

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glum weather.

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First on the list, Eurovision Song Contest, The Story of Fire Saga.

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In this comedic reunion, Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams play Icelandic friends, dreaming

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of Eurovision victory.

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Directed by David Dobkin of Wedding Crashers, they form Fire Saga, a singing duo, hitting

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Eurovision with their song, Ya Ya Ding Dong.

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You have me at Will Ferrell.

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Next up, Glass Onion, a Knives Out mystery.

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Rian Johnson's sequel to Knives Out brings back Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blank.

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In a twisty tale, Blank investigates a murder on a tech billionaire's island.

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The star-studded cast includes Edward Norton and Janelle Mona, blending mystery with a

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dash of humor.

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Also, I care a lot.

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Rosamund Pike stars as Marla, a con woman targeting the elderly in this J. Blakeson

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comedy.

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Her scheme unravels when targeting a crime lord's mother, leading to suspense and danger.

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Pike's award-winning role is supported by Peter Dinklage and Isa Gonzalez.

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If you miss Adam McKay movies, check out Don't Look Up.

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It's a satirical, dark comedy, featuring a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio

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and Jennifer Lawrence as they tackle global warming.

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It centers on astronomers trying to warn about an Earth-threatening comet, blending humor

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with a thought-provoking message.

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Or you can take a shot at Spencer Confidential.

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Mark Wahlberg teams up with director Peter Berg in this action-packed film.

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Spencer, a former Boston cop and now a private investigator, gets entangled in a murder conspiracy.

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The film, inspired by Robert B. Parker's novels, features intense action and a memorable

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prison brawl scene.

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Disney is set to enforce a ban on password sharing for its streaming services.

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Disney+, Woolo, and ESPN+.

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This move, announced in an email to Woolo's subscribers, will start on March 14.

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Violations could lead to account limitations or termination.

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This follows Netflix's successful crackdown on password sharing, which significantly increased

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its subscriber count.

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Disney, CEO Bob Iger, had previously indicated tackling password sharing as a 2024 priority.

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Further details are expected in Disney's fiscal first-quarter earnings call on February

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7.

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Sorry for the lame news.

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And that's a wrap for this morning.

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Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.

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Have an amazing day, my good friends.