1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:06,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:06,880 --> 00:00:12,400 We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive 3 00:00:12,400 --> 00:00:13,400 vibe. 4 00:00:13,400 --> 00:00:18,600 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Monday, February 5th. 5 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:28,560 You'll be interested to know today, 2170 years ago, in 146 BC, the Punic Wars ended. 6 00:00:28,560 --> 00:00:34,380 The Third Punic War, the last of three between Rome and Carthage, came to an end, culminating 7 00:00:34,380 --> 00:00:40,840 in the final destruction of Carthage and the beginning of Roman hegemony over the Mediterranean. 8 00:00:40,840 --> 00:00:45,000 Now let's check out the weather in the San Diego area. 9 00:00:45,000 --> 00:00:50,240 This morning it's rainy and 56 degrees, with 12 mile per hour wind. 10 00:00:50,240 --> 00:00:58,320 Tonight the sun will set at 5.25 pm and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.39 am. 11 00:00:58,320 --> 00:01:04,240 It looks like we're in for a day of rain with a high near 62 and south wind 10 to 15 12 00:01:04,240 --> 00:01:08,200 mile per hour, with gusts as high as 25. 13 00:01:08,200 --> 00:01:10,920 Chance of precipitation is 80%. 14 00:01:10,920 --> 00:01:14,680 New rain amounts between a quarter and half of an inch. 15 00:01:14,680 --> 00:01:21,520 Tonight rain with heavy downpours at times and a low around 54 with southeast wind, 5 16 00:01:21,520 --> 00:01:23,480 to 10 mile per hour. 17 00:01:23,480 --> 00:01:26,700 Chance of precipitation is 100%. 18 00:01:26,700 --> 00:01:30,840 New rain amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch. 19 00:01:30,840 --> 00:01:32,840 In the surf report. 20 00:01:32,840 --> 00:01:39,040 Monday the surf scene could improve, especially in select spots, as the south-southwest swell 21 00:01:39,040 --> 00:01:44,880 peaks and merges with a westerly component, potentially creating peaky conditions. 22 00:01:44,880 --> 00:01:49,560 Though uncertain, some beach breaks might offer decent surfing opportunities. 23 00:01:49,560 --> 00:01:56,040 This blend of swells is expected to linger into Tuesday, but onshore wind might persist. 24 00:01:56,040 --> 00:02:01,840 We are also contending with a lot of rain, so be safe out there kids. 25 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:08,400 In Pacific Beach and South San Diego, yikes, and it's 6 to 8 feet with all the chop you 26 00:02:08,400 --> 00:02:10,440 can handle. 27 00:02:10,440 --> 00:02:15,360 Keep an eye out for sinkholes, mudslides, and the taxman. 28 00:02:15,360 --> 00:02:21,280 The first high tide Monday will be 5 feet around 5 am, with a minus half foot low tide 29 00:02:21,280 --> 00:02:24,120 around 1 pm. 30 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:33,400 The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 59.5 degrees for the water temperature. 31 00:02:33,400 --> 00:02:34,880 Looking ahead in the weather. 32 00:02:34,880 --> 00:02:40,960 We'll see rainy and stormy weather on Tuesday, with a high near 60 degrees and southeast 33 00:02:40,960 --> 00:02:46,400 wind shifting to southwest, with gusting up to 25 mile per hour. 34 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:52,120 Tuesday night brings more rain and potential thunderstorms, cooling to around 50. 35 00:02:52,120 --> 00:02:57,760 Showers continue through Wednesday and Thursday, with highs hovering near 60 degrees and lows 36 00:02:57,760 --> 00:02:59,360 around 50. 37 00:02:59,360 --> 00:03:05,760 The wet pattern persists into Friday, with partly sunny skies and a high near 61. 38 00:03:05,760 --> 00:03:08,940 Maybe see if you can score a free trial of Netflix. 39 00:03:08,940 --> 00:03:14,520 You can check out our movie recommendations on the Sunny Mornings Instagram pages. 40 00:03:14,520 --> 00:03:18,660 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 41 00:03:18,660 --> 00:03:24,280 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 42 00:03:24,280 --> 00:03:30,760 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 43 00:03:30,760 --> 00:03:33,560 for culinary delights. 44 00:03:33,560 --> 00:03:39,120 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 45 00:03:39,120 --> 00:03:43,800 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 46 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:47,880 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 47 00:03:47,880 --> 00:03:51,320 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 48 00:03:51,320 --> 00:03:55,800 Sunny Mornings send you. 49 00:03:55,800 --> 00:04:02,640 In local news, a puppy named Richard, gravely ill with canine parvovirus, has been miraculously 50 00:04:02,640 --> 00:04:05,440 cured using a groundbreaking treatment. 51 00:04:05,440 --> 00:04:11,120 At only 6 weeks old and weighing under 4 pounds, Richard's prognosis was bleak. 52 00:04:11,120 --> 00:04:17,260 However, the Helen Woodward Animal Center administered the new canine parvovirus monoclonal 53 00:04:17,260 --> 00:04:22,360 antibody, making him the first dog to receive this treatment at the center. 54 00:04:22,360 --> 00:04:28,880 Unlike traditional treatments that manage symptoms, CPMA directly combats the virus. 55 00:04:28,880 --> 00:04:35,000 Remarkably, Richard responded overnight, reducing the treatment time from a week to just 24 56 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:40,740 hours and slashing costs from thousands to $200 per vial. 57 00:04:40,740 --> 00:04:47,160 This success signifies a significant advancement in treating this deadly canine illness. 58 00:04:47,160 --> 00:04:49,080 It just warmed me right up. 59 00:04:49,080 --> 00:04:53,460 If you want to see a picture of Richard, head over to our Instagram page. 60 00:04:53,460 --> 00:05:02,160 Just search for Sunny Mornings podcast. 61 00:05:02,160 --> 00:05:04,220 Now on to sports. 62 00:05:04,220 --> 00:05:08,600 This weekend, the Pro Bowl games took place in Orlando, Florida. 63 00:05:08,600 --> 00:05:15,400 Looks like the NFC beat the ASC, 64-59, in a game of flag football. 64 00:05:15,400 --> 00:05:18,280 I hope they had some nice weather. 65 00:05:18,280 --> 00:05:23,000 Only 6 more days until Super Bowl 58, folks. 66 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:27,720 Also this weekend, the National Hockey League had their All-Star Game. 67 00:05:27,720 --> 00:05:32,580 This year, they played two different games of 3-on-3, with four different team captains 68 00:05:32,580 --> 00:05:35,960 drafting to build their All-Star team. 69 00:05:35,960 --> 00:05:44,300 Team Matthews beat Team Hughes 6-5, and Team McDavid beat Team McKinnon 4-3. 70 00:05:44,300 --> 00:05:49,180 The D.E. games resume on Monday, but the Ducks and Kings don't play their games until Thursday 71 00:05:49,180 --> 00:05:51,960 and Saturday respectively. 72 00:05:51,960 --> 00:05:59,640 In the NBA, this weekend, the Lakers on the road beat the Knicks 113-105, and the Clippers 73 00:05:59,640 --> 00:06:04,920 also on the road beat the Heat 103-95. 74 00:06:04,920 --> 00:06:11,720 Tonight the Lakers remain on the road to take on the Hornets. 75 00:06:11,720 --> 00:06:19,680 Another top news, the FIFA World Cup Final in 2026 is set to be hosted in New York, triumphing 76 00:06:19,680 --> 00:06:23,240 over Dallas and Los Angeles. 77 00:06:23,240 --> 00:06:28,960 This highly anticipated event will take place at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, a venue 78 00:06:28,960 --> 00:06:36,880 with a capacity of 82,500 and home to the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets. 79 00:06:36,880 --> 00:06:43,040 Easily accessible from Manhattan, MetLife Stadium is a familiar venue for major events, 80 00:06:43,040 --> 00:06:47,240 having hosted sold-out concerts and a Super Bowl. 81 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:53,360 New York Mayor Eric Adams and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy actively promoted MetLife Stadium, 82 00:06:53,360 --> 00:06:57,800 highlighting the region's infrastructure and global appeal. 83 00:06:57,800 --> 00:07:04,760 The U.S., along with Canada and Mexico, are co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup. 84 00:07:04,760 --> 00:07:10,920 The tournament kicks off in Mexico City, with the U.S. and Canada hosting games in Los Angeles 85 00:07:10,920 --> 00:07:12,680 and Toronto. 86 00:07:12,680 --> 00:07:17,880 While Dallas lost the bid for the final, it will host nine games, including a semifinal 87 00:07:17,880 --> 00:07:20,160 more than any other city. 88 00:07:20,160 --> 00:07:27,880 The decision places New York at the forefront of the global sporting stage in July of 2026. 89 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:30,160 Now onto business news. 90 00:07:30,160 --> 00:07:36,840 Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, speaking on CBS 60 Minutes, indicates that interest 91 00:07:36,840 --> 00:07:42,080 rate cuts are on the horizon, but unlikely to occur in March. 92 00:07:42,080 --> 00:07:47,120 Despite Wall Street's expectations, the Fed is seeking more confidence in inflation moving 93 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:52,120 closer to its 2 percent, target before making such a move. 94 00:07:52,120 --> 00:07:58,200 Since April 2021, the Fed has implemented aggressive interest rate hikes to combat inflation. 95 00:07:58,200 --> 00:08:04,240 Now, with inflation rates easing and the U.S. economy showing strength, including significant 96 00:08:04,240 --> 00:08:11,400 job growth and high consumer sentiment, a rate cut seems imminent later this year. 97 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:16,880 Powell emphasizes the importance of restoring price stability and the Fed's non-political 98 00:08:16,880 --> 00:08:21,240 stance despite congressional pressures for early rate cuts. 99 00:08:21,240 --> 00:08:27,320 The Fed also keeps a cautious eye on potential economic risks from geopolitical turmoil, 100 00:08:27,320 --> 00:08:33,600 though Powell remains optimistic about the economy's trajectory towards a soft landing. 101 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:43,080 In crypto, Bitcoin is at 42,700, Ethereum is about 2,300, and Cardano is down to about 102 00:08:43,080 --> 00:08:47,240 50 cents. 103 00:08:47,240 --> 00:08:50,520 Moving on to a more local vibe. 104 00:08:50,520 --> 00:08:56,480 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 105 00:08:56,480 --> 00:09:00,800 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 106 00:09:00,800 --> 00:09:06,120 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the San Diego area. 107 00:09:06,120 --> 00:09:11,860 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 108 00:09:11,860 --> 00:09:15,320 and elevating mental well-being. 109 00:09:15,320 --> 00:09:18,660 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 110 00:09:18,660 --> 00:09:25,120 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class with locations in Encinitas, 111 00:09:25,120 --> 00:09:30,200 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 112 00:09:30,200 --> 00:09:34,320 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 113 00:09:34,320 --> 00:09:38,240 And now back to the show. 114 00:09:38,240 --> 00:09:41,320 Now let's talk more tech in crypto. 115 00:09:41,320 --> 00:09:47,160 In an intriguing court case, computer scientist Craig Wright claims he's the elusive Satoshi 116 00:09:47,160 --> 00:09:51,120 Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. 117 00:09:51,120 --> 00:09:56,680 Wright has been asserting this since 2016, and the upcoming trial in the UK High Court 118 00:09:56,680 --> 00:09:58,840 will scrutinize his claim. 119 00:09:58,840 --> 00:10:04,200 The Crypto Open Patent Alliance, also known as COPPA, brought the case against Wright, 120 00:10:04,200 --> 00:10:09,320 challenging his claim, and the lawsuits he's filed asserting intellectual property rights 121 00:10:09,320 --> 00:10:11,440 over Bitcoin. 122 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:17,000 COPPA aims to get a declaration that Wright isn't the Bitcoin white paper's author, 123 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:21,840 and didn't write the original code, hooking to stalk him from claiming otherwise. 124 00:10:21,840 --> 00:10:27,600 This trial has far-reaching implications, potentially impacting Bitcoin's future development 125 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:28,600 and control. 126 00:10:28,600 --> 00:10:34,360 Wright's credibility and the authenticity of his documents will be keyed focus areas, 127 00:10:34,360 --> 00:10:38,600 with accusations of document forgery in the spotlight. 128 00:10:38,600 --> 00:10:44,120 If Wright has declared Nakamoto, it could grant him significant control over Bitcoin, potentially 129 00:10:44,120 --> 00:10:46,360 stifling its development. 130 00:10:46,360 --> 00:10:54,920 The outcome could influence global perceptions and legal rulings regarding Bitcoin's authorship. 131 00:10:54,920 --> 00:11:01,700 And in entertainment news, at the 2024 Grammy Awards last night, Taylor Swift surprised 132 00:11:01,700 --> 00:11:07,800 fans by announcing a new album, The Tortured Poets Department, set to release on April 133 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:09,560 19th. 134 00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:15,880 Contrary to expectations of her last album, Reputation, Taylor's version, Swift revealed 135 00:11:15,880 --> 00:11:22,600 this entirely new project, while accepting the Best Pop Vocal Album Award for Midnights. 136 00:11:22,600 --> 00:11:28,960 The album consists of 16 songs, plus a bonus track titled The Manuscript. 137 00:11:28,960 --> 00:11:32,820 Swift shared that she had kept this album a secret for two years. 138 00:11:32,820 --> 00:11:38,560 Her Instagram bio now intriguingly states, All's fair in love and poetry. 139 00:11:38,560 --> 00:11:43,540 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 140 00:11:43,540 --> 00:11:46,160 And today, our quote comes from me. 141 00:11:46,160 --> 00:11:51,280 The secret to getting ahead is getting started. 142 00:11:51,280 --> 00:11:55,160 So on that note, let's get started. 143 00:11:55,160 --> 00:11:57,160 And that's a wrap for this morning. 144 00:11:57,160 --> 00:12:00,400 Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates. 145 00:12:00,400 --> 00:12:13,920 Have an amazing day, my good friends.