Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, December 2nd. You'll be interested
to know. 83 years ago, today, in 1942, Enrico
Fermi and his team achieved the first controlled
chain reaction inside a graphite pile beneath
the university. proving that sustained nuclear
fission could be harnessed safely for research
and energy exploration. The milestone opened
a new era of scientific possibility, demonstrating
that careful experimental design could unlock
enormous power for peaceful applications and
future technological advances. So now you know.
And now, it's time for the Surf Report. Tuesday
at Tourmaline. This morning, it's looking clean
with waves around four to six plus feet. Conditions
stay clean through the morning, but by noon,
we'll see the height bump to five to eight feet.
Winds are offshore at three miles per hour early,
shifting onshore by late morning at three miles
per hour. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
a six -foot high tide. when the west swell is
2 feet at 20 seconds and the offshore wind is
2 mile per hour. The first high tide on Tuesday
will be 6 .5 feet at 6 .15 a .m., followed by
a minus half foot low tide just before 1 .30.
The nearshore gooey at Mission Bay West reads
63 degrees for the water temperature. Wednesday
brings solid six to eight foot clean sets with
light winds, ideal for experienced surfers. Conditions
begin to fade on Thursday, dropping to four to
five plus feet, remaining clean early, but turning
choppy by afternoon. Friday continues the decline
with smaller two to three plus feet waves, though
mornings are still clean before winds increase
later. This morning, there's patchy fog. and
it feels like 53 degrees, with 5 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 442, and
it will rise again tomorrow at 638. It looks
like we're in for some patchy fog early today,
clearing by mid -morning, followed by mostly
sunny skies and temperatures reaching around
66, with a light west breeze. Tonight. Expect
mostly cloudy skies with a low near 53 and light
winds. Looking ahead in the weather. Wednesday
will be mostly sunny with highs near 66 and a
northwest breeze up to 10 miles per hour. Thursday
and Friday stay sunny with highs near 69 and
68 and nights will be mild in the upper 40s to
low 50s. Bonjour, food enthusiast! This podcast
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They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop
on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings
send you. In local news, San Diego fans of the
Women's World Cup may have exciting news for
2031, as the United States Soccer Federation
has proposed Snapdragon Stadium as one of 14
American venues to host matches. This multi -purpose
stadium, owned by San Diego State University,
can accommodate 35 ,000 spectators and is experienced
in hosting major events. FIFA's bid book revealed
a joint proposal from the United States, Mexico,
Costa Rica, and Jamaica for the tournament, expected
to draw 4 .5 million fans and generate about
$4 billion in revenue. Final decisions on the
venue selection are anticipated in the coming
years. Now on to sports. Lane Kiffin's contract
with Louisiana State University includes a unique
clause that allows him to receive a bonus payment
based on Ole Miss's college football playoff
success. Kiffin's agreement, which spans seven
years, Pays him $13 million annually. He will
earn the same college football playoff bonus
from Louisiana State University that he would
have if he remained with Ole Miss. The bonus
begins at $150 ,000 for a first -round game and
could reach $1 million if Ole Miss wins the national
championship. If fired without cause, he would
receive 80 % of his remaining salary. And last
night on Monday Night Football, Drake May passed
for two touchdowns, with Marcus Jones achieving
a 94 -yard punt return for a touchdown, as the
New England Patriots became the first NFL team
to reach 11 wins this season, defeating the New
York Giants 33 -15. This marked the Patriots'
10th consecutive win, making it the franchise's
longest streak since winning 10 straight games
in 2015. Coach Mike Frable also became the third
coach since 1970 to achieve a win streak of 10
or more games in his first season with a team
in local sports. Chargers quarterback Justin
Herbert underwent successful surgery to stabilize
a fracture in his non -throwing hand, the team
announced. Herbert's return to play is considered
day -to -day. and his status for next Monday's
game against the Philadelphia Eagles will be
determined later this week. He last spoke after
the Chargers' 31 -14 win over the Las Vegas Raiders,
expressing hope about playing against the Eagles.
Herbert broke his hand during a scramble, colliding
with a defender's helmet. If he cannot play under
center, the Chargers will need to adjust their
offensive strategy. Herbert has experience playing
through injuries and is known for his impressive
toughness. In top news, Aidan Toner Rogers, a
27 -year -old graduate student at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, rapidly gained attention
in economics with his influential paper on artificial
intelligence's impact on workplaces. However,
concerns arose when a computer scientist questioned
the study's authenticity. Despite his promising
start, Toner Rogers was later disavowed by MIT
and left the institution. Mentors expressed disbelief
at the extent of his deception as he seemingly
fabricated the entire study. In the wake of the
scandal, MIT is discussing ways to improve research
integrity among graduate students. Toner Rogers
admitted to faking a data use agreement, claiming
it was a major error. In business news, Costco
Wholesale Corporation joined a growing list of
businesses suing the Trump administration to
ensure eligibility for refunds if the United
States Supreme Court strikes down the president's
tariffs policy. This major warehouse club chain
filed a lawsuit in the United States Court of
International Trade on November 28th, prompted
by uncertainty over refund guarantees for businesses
paying duties. Costco argues for immediate court
intervention, as Customs and Border Protection
denied its request to extend tariff determination
finalization. The Supreme Court heard arguments
on tariffs on November 5th, and justices seemed
skeptical during discussions. The ongoing tariff
policies have disrupted retail, raising prices
and hampering consumer purchasing power. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 1%. to just over $87
,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to just over $2 ,800.
And XRP is down 1 % to $2 .02. Moving on to a
more local vibe. In our community spotlight on
health and wellness, we are working with a national
Pilates studio to bring you some free classes.
So listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several
locations in the San Diego area. Pilates presents
a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating
strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental
well -being. Scientific research affirms its
benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates
for a free class with locations in Encinitas,
Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.
Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent
you by. And now, back to the show. Let's talk
science. The scientists may have solved why this
ancient, advanced civilization vanished. Climate
data offers clues to what might have happened
to people of the Indus River Valley, and how
that might relate to our own warming world. At
its peak, this civilization featured gridded
streets. multi -story brick homes, and flush
toilets. They traded gold, precious stones and
items, such as bronze carts along the waterways.
A study published in the journal Communications
Earth and Environment found that four intense
droughts reduced rainfall, which probably caused
residents to relocate frequently. The research
highlights the importance of proactive planning
and resilient agricultural systems in a warming
world. The entertainment news. Zootopia 2 roared
to a record -smashing $272 million opening in
China, ranking as the sixth biggest in history.
It opened to $116 million across its first two
days, reaching $270 million through Sunday, according
to Artisan Gateway. The debut is the highest
animated opening ever in China. for a non -local
release. After just five days, Zootopia 2 became
the highest -grossing non -local animated film
of all time in the market. China's weekend box
office reached $229 million, significantly up
from the previous weekend's $44 million. Well,
all righty, folks. It's time for the quote of
the day. And today... Our quote comes from the
American physicist and Nobel laureate Richard
Feynman. And he said, And that's a wrap for this
morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube,
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with local news and the surf reports. Have an
amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San
Diego.