1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego. 2 00:00:07,880 --> 00:00:13,160 I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, August 15th. 3 00:00:13,160 --> 00:00:15,560 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,560 --> 00:00:18,760 Today is flooding of the Nile day. 5 00:00:18,760 --> 00:00:24,920 The Nile River, flowing through 11 African countries, is crucial for Egypt, Sudan and 6 00:00:24,920 --> 00:00:27,160 South Sudan. 7 00:00:27,160 --> 00:00:33,240 Its yearly flooding, celebrated for millennia, left behind nutrient-rich black silt, enabling 8 00:00:33,240 --> 00:00:35,800 desert agriculture. 9 00:00:35,800 --> 00:00:42,000 Hinchin Egyptians attributed this to the goddess Isis, whose tears, they believed, caused the 10 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:44,120 flood. 11 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:46,200 So now you know. 12 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:52,400 And now, it's time for the Surf Report. 13 00:00:52,400 --> 00:00:58,080 Expect high-to-waist highways from the south-southwest on Thursday, with glassy conditions in the 14 00:00:58,080 --> 00:01:05,120 morning and semi-glassy to semi-bumpy in the afternoon as winds shift onshore at 5 to 10 15 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:07,120 miles per hour. 16 00:01:07,120 --> 00:01:13,120 Friday brings knee-to-waist high west swell, with semi-glassy mornings and semi-choppy 17 00:01:13,120 --> 00:01:19,320 afternoons as winds shift southwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour. 18 00:01:19,320 --> 00:01:25,800 Saturday features knee-to-thigh high south-southwest swell, with occasional waist-high sets, maintaining 19 00:01:25,800 --> 00:01:32,560 glassy mornings and semi-glassy afternoons with west-southwest winds at 5 to 10 miles 20 00:01:32,560 --> 00:01:34,920 per hour. 21 00:01:34,920 --> 00:01:38,920 Thursday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. 22 00:01:38,920 --> 00:01:43,920 It's looking glassy in the morning until 11 at 2 to 3 feet. 23 00:01:43,920 --> 00:01:47,960 Then conditions turn fair to choppy until sunset. 24 00:01:47,960 --> 00:01:55,240 Best time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a 2-1⁄2-foot incoming high tide when the south-southwest 25 00:01:55,240 --> 00:02:01,600 swell is 2 feet at 13 seconds and the onshore wind is 1 mile per hour. 26 00:02:01,600 --> 00:02:08,920 The first high tide Thursday will be 3-1⁄2-foot just after 8 30 a.m. with a 3-foot low tide 27 00:02:08,920 --> 00:02:11,780 at noon. 28 00:02:11,780 --> 00:02:18,360 This morning it's patchy fog and feels like 66 degrees with no wind. 29 00:02:18,360 --> 00:02:24,960 The sunset will take place at 7 32 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6 13. 30 00:02:24,960 --> 00:02:29,280 It looks like we're in for mostly sunny skies, with temperatures reaching the low 31 00:02:29,280 --> 00:02:32,040 80s and a light breeze. 32 00:02:32,040 --> 00:02:39,960 Tonight expect patchy fog after 11 p.m. with partly cloudy skies, a low around 67, and 33 00:02:39,960 --> 00:02:43,640 conditions staying calm. 34 00:02:43,640 --> 00:02:49,360 Looking ahead in the weather, expect patchy fog each morning through Monday clearing by 35 00:02:49,360 --> 00:02:51,400 mid-morning. 36 00:02:51,400 --> 00:02:58,560 Days will be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and light south winds. 37 00:02:58,560 --> 00:03:04,240 Nights will be cloudy with lows in the mid to upper 60s and fog returning late. 38 00:03:04,240 --> 00:03:07,160 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 39 00:03:07,160 --> 00:03:12,880 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 40 00:03:12,880 --> 00:03:19,280 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 41 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:22,080 for culinary delights. 42 00:03:22,080 --> 00:03:27,620 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 43 00:03:27,620 --> 00:03:32,400 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 44 00:03:32,400 --> 00:03:36,400 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 45 00:03:36,400 --> 00:03:39,840 Just stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 46 00:03:39,840 --> 00:03:43,200 Sunny mornings send you. 47 00:03:43,200 --> 00:03:49,460 In local news, while this year is complete, the typical auto insurance policy in California 48 00:03:49,460 --> 00:03:55,160 will be 54% pricier than in 2023. 49 00:03:55,160 --> 00:04:00,400 Insurify's report reveals that drivers between 20 and 70 years old with clean records on 50 00:04:00,400 --> 00:04:05,600 comprehensive and collision policies will face these hikes. 51 00:04:05,600 --> 00:04:10,640 Rising rates reflect insurers battling rising claims due to poor driving habits, increased 52 00:04:10,640 --> 00:04:16,200 climate-driven storm damages, and costlier repairs. 53 00:04:16,200 --> 00:04:20,800 California drivers will face the third largest price jump nationwide, following Minnesota 54 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:22,200 and Missouri. 55 00:04:22,200 --> 00:04:26,920 Nationally, premiums will soar by 22%. 56 00:04:26,920 --> 00:04:35,960 Drivers are struggling to keep up, with some exiting markets entirely. 57 00:04:35,960 --> 00:04:38,760 Now onto sports. 58 00:04:38,760 --> 00:04:46,200 Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the 2024 season following knee surgery. 59 00:04:46,200 --> 00:04:51,840 Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed McCarthy needed a full meniscus repair, sidelining him 60 00:04:51,840 --> 00:04:54,520 until 2025. 61 00:04:54,520 --> 00:05:00,040 This news dampened optimism surrounding McCarthy's progress, leaving veteran Sam Darnold, who 62 00:05:00,040 --> 00:05:04,720 signed a $10 million contract, as the likely starter. 63 00:05:04,720 --> 00:05:10,680 McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in April, joins a rare group of first-round quarterbacks 64 00:05:10,680 --> 00:05:13,920 who did not play in their rookie season. 65 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:19,400 Despite the setback, O'Connell remains optimistic about McCarthy's future, emphasizing his 66 00:05:19,400 --> 00:05:23,280 impressive early performances. 67 00:05:23,280 --> 00:05:30,680 In local sports, the Padres at home beat the Pirates 8-2. 68 00:05:30,680 --> 00:05:36,520 And tonight, the Padres are off as they head to Colorado for a three-game series with the 69 00:05:36,520 --> 00:05:39,520 Rockies. 70 00:05:39,520 --> 00:05:48,080 In top news, in a significant move, Mars is set to acquire Kelenova for nearly $30 billion, 71 00:05:48,080 --> 00:05:52,440 pushing the company further into the global snacks business. 72 00:05:52,440 --> 00:05:57,720 Known for products like M&M's and Snickers, Mars will now enter the chips and cracker 73 00:05:57,720 --> 00:06:00,440 aisles of supermarkets. 74 00:06:00,440 --> 00:06:06,560 This large-scale deal comes amid rising consumer protests about higher grocery prices and increased 75 00:06:06,560 --> 00:06:09,880 scrutiny over processed foods. 76 00:06:09,880 --> 00:06:14,200 Smaller food deals are also underway, with Campbell's Soup purchasing Sovo's brands 77 00:06:14,200 --> 00:06:21,040 for $3 billion and JM Smucker buying Hostess brands for $5 billion. 78 00:06:21,040 --> 00:06:26,640 This consolidation trend reflects companies' strategies to boost growth amid slowing sales 79 00:06:26,640 --> 00:06:30,280 and lower stock market valuations. 80 00:06:30,280 --> 00:06:36,840 In business news, Michael Burry, famed for his role in the Big Short, has shifted more 81 00:06:36,840 --> 00:06:44,240 of his portfolio into Chinese internet stocks, notably Alibaba Group and Baidu Incorporated 82 00:06:44,240 --> 00:06:47,000 during the second quarter. 83 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:52,120 According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Burry's largest holding as of June 84 00:06:52,120 --> 00:06:57,960 30th was an investment in Alibaba worth over $11 million. 85 00:06:57,960 --> 00:07:05,040 His firm, Cyan Asset Management, also increased its stake in Baidu by more than 30,000 shares, 86 00:07:05,040 --> 00:07:09,000 totaling $6.5 million. 87 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:15,280 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $58,400. 88 00:07:15,280 --> 00:07:18,960 Ethereum is just under $2,700. 89 00:07:18,960 --> 00:07:24,360 And Solana is $144. 90 00:07:24,360 --> 00:07:28,040 Moving on to a more local vibe. 91 00:07:28,040 --> 00:07:34,000 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 92 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:38,160 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 93 00:07:38,160 --> 00:07:43,240 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 94 00:07:43,240 --> 00:07:49,360 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 95 00:07:49,360 --> 00:07:52,800 and elevating mental well-being. 96 00:07:52,800 --> 00:07:56,160 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 97 00:07:56,160 --> 00:08:02,440 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 98 00:08:02,440 --> 00:08:07,720 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 99 00:08:07,720 --> 00:08:11,840 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 100 00:08:11,840 --> 00:08:15,560 And now back to the show. 101 00:08:15,560 --> 00:08:16,560 Let's talk science. 102 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:23,000 In an exciting discovery, NASA's Mars InSight lander has provided evidence of liquid water 103 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:26,240 deep beneath the Martian surface. 104 00:08:26,240 --> 00:08:32,640 This finding, released on August 14, could advance the search for life on Mars. 105 00:08:32,640 --> 00:08:38,880 The lander, which has been on Mars since 2018, used seismic data to reveal these subsurface 106 00:08:38,880 --> 00:08:41,480 water reservoirs. 107 00:08:41,480 --> 00:08:45,320 Vashon Wright from the University of California, San Diego stated, 108 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:50,320 �The ingredients for life as we know it exist in the Martian subsurface if these 109 00:08:50,320 --> 00:08:53,240 interpretations are correct.� 110 00:08:53,240 --> 00:08:57,880 This study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could 111 00:08:57,880 --> 00:09:02,120 significantly impact future Mars missions. 112 00:09:02,120 --> 00:09:11,200 And in entertainment news, Alien, Romulus, is garnering acclaim, being hailed as the 113 00:09:11,200 --> 00:09:16,040 best entry in the franchise since the original Alien. 114 00:09:16,040 --> 00:09:22,600 Directed by Fidel Veres and produced by Ridley Scott, this sepal, starring Kaylee Spaney, 115 00:09:22,600 --> 00:09:26,640 returns to the horror roots of the series. 116 00:09:26,640 --> 00:09:31,760 Critics are praising its ability to blend homage with fresh elements, making it a standout 117 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:34,080 in the Alien cyber. 118 00:09:34,080 --> 00:09:41,360 The first reviews highlighted scariness, strong performances, and memorable new characters. 119 00:09:41,360 --> 00:09:47,240 With a solid tomatometer score, Alien, Romulus promises to reignite hope for the future of 120 00:09:47,240 --> 00:09:48,640 Alien movies. 121 00:09:48,640 --> 00:09:53,560 It opens in theaters on August 16, 2024. 122 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:59,760 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 123 00:09:59,760 --> 00:10:05,960 And today, our quote comes from the British theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen 124 00:10:05,960 --> 00:10:06,960 Hawking. 125 00:10:06,960 --> 00:10:14,360 And he said, �I believe alien life is quite common in the universe, although intelligent 126 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:17,000 life is less so. 127 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:21,040 Some say it has yet to appear on planet Earth.� 128 00:10:21,040 --> 00:10:23,320 Sing! 129 00:10:23,320 --> 00:10:25,920 And that's a wrap for this morning. 130 00:10:25,920 --> 00:10:32,040 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 131 00:10:32,040 --> 00:10:34,480 with local news and the surf reports. 132 00:10:34,480 --> 00:10:37,400 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 133 00:10:37,400 --> 00:10:57,440 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.