1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 2 00:00:07,880 --> 00:00:13,200 I'm your host Melissa and it's Tuesday, July 23rd. 3 00:00:13,200 --> 00:00:15,600 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,600 --> 00:00:22,320 Twenty-five years ago, today, in 1999, with the launch of the National Aeronautics and 5 00:00:22,320 --> 00:00:28,280 Space Administration's Orbiter Columbia, United States astronaut Eileen Collins became the 6 00:00:28,280 --> 00:00:32,680 first woman to command a space shuttle mission. 7 00:00:32,680 --> 00:00:38,600 This milestone achievement not only highlighted the progress of women in space exploration, 8 00:00:38,600 --> 00:00:46,160 but also marked a significant step forward for gender equality in the field of aerospace. 9 00:00:46,160 --> 00:00:48,240 So now you know. 10 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:54,440 And now it's time for the Surf Report. 11 00:00:54,440 --> 00:01:00,000 Expect knee-to-waist high waves Tuesday morning, building to chest-high sets by afternoon 12 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:05,280 with semi-choppy conditions and light onshore winds. 13 00:01:05,280 --> 00:01:11,000 Wednesday brings waist-to-stomach high waves, with light side-shore texture early becoming 14 00:01:11,000 --> 00:01:13,560 semi-choppy later. 15 00:01:13,560 --> 00:01:19,840 Thursday and Friday, we'll see knee-to-waist high waves with semi-glassy mornings and semi-choppy 16 00:01:19,840 --> 00:01:26,640 afternoons as onshore winds increase to 10 to 15 miles per hour. 17 00:01:26,640 --> 00:01:32,840 Tuesday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking fair first thing in the morning at 18 00:01:32,840 --> 00:01:38,320 2 to 3 feet, transitioning around noon to choppy at 3 plus feet for the rest of the 19 00:01:38,320 --> 00:01:39,880 day. 20 00:01:39,880 --> 00:01:43,640 Things might smooth out a little around sunset. 21 00:01:43,640 --> 00:01:50,680 Last time to ride is at 7 a.m. with a zero-foot outgoing tide when the northwest swell is 22 00:01:50,680 --> 00:01:57,160 1 and a half feet at 18 seconds and the onshore wind is 4 miles per hour. 23 00:01:57,160 --> 00:02:03,720 The first low tide Tuesday will be minus one foot at 530 a.m. with a two-foot high tide 24 00:02:03,720 --> 00:02:04,720 at noon. 25 00:02:04,720 --> 00:02:13,720 The new shore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 72 degrees for the water temperature. 26 00:02:13,720 --> 00:02:21,720 This morning it's partly cloudy and feels like 69 degrees with 2 mile per hour wind. 27 00:02:21,720 --> 00:02:28,720 The sunset will take place at 752 and it will rise again tomorrow at 557. 28 00:02:28,720 --> 00:02:33,320 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m. 29 00:02:33,320 --> 00:02:40,640 Otherwise, cloudy and gradually becoming mostly sunny with a high near 71 and wind of 5 to 30 00:02:40,640 --> 00:02:42,440 10 mile per hour. 31 00:02:42,440 --> 00:02:49,820 Tonight, they'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 68. 32 00:02:49,820 --> 00:02:54,740 Looking ahead in the weather, expect patchy fog each morning through Friday clearing by 33 00:02:54,740 --> 00:02:57,240 mid-morning. 34 00:02:57,240 --> 00:03:01,920 Daytime highs will be in the low 70s with light west winds. 35 00:03:01,920 --> 00:03:08,360 Sides will be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s and fog returning late. 36 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:13,440 Saturday and Sunday will be partly sunny with highs around 69. 37 00:03:13,440 --> 00:03:16,560 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 38 00:03:16,560 --> 00:03:21,480 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 39 00:03:21,480 --> 00:03:28,660 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 40 00:03:28,660 --> 00:03:31,440 for culinary delights. 41 00:03:31,440 --> 00:03:37,000 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 42 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:41,800 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 43 00:03:41,800 --> 00:03:45,760 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 44 00:03:45,760 --> 00:03:49,200 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 45 00:03:49,200 --> 00:03:52,560 Sunny mornings send you. 46 00:03:52,560 --> 00:03:58,620 In local news, a man driving a new pickup truck was stopped at the Calexico East Port 47 00:03:58,620 --> 00:04:00,640 of Entry on July 10. 48 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:06,640 Just after 4 p.m., leading to a significant discovery by U.S. Customs and Border Protection 49 00:04:06,640 --> 00:04:08,400 officers. 50 00:04:08,400 --> 00:04:17,200 Using non-intrusive inspection technology, officers found $756,980 hidden in the vehicle's 51 00:04:17,200 --> 00:04:19,400 spare tire. 52 00:04:19,400 --> 00:04:25,120 Rope Casa, Port Director for the area port of Calexico, emphasized the dedication of 53 00:04:25,120 --> 00:04:29,800 CBP officers to enforce federal regulations. 54 00:04:29,800 --> 00:04:34,560 This is cash's seized competition for its return, but must prove legal acquisition and 55 00:04:34,560 --> 00:04:41,840 intent for lawful use. 56 00:04:41,840 --> 00:04:43,840 Now on to sports. 57 00:04:43,840 --> 00:04:50,480 TNT Sports plans to match Amazon's Media Rights package, setting the stage for a showdown 58 00:04:50,480 --> 00:04:52,200 with the NBA. 59 00:04:52,200 --> 00:04:57,960 TNT intends to continue broadcasting league games, aiming to match the 11-year package 60 00:04:57,960 --> 00:05:01,440 signed by Amazon Prime Video. 61 00:05:01,440 --> 00:05:08,120 Despite TNT's contractual right to match offers, the NBA is expected to honor the $1.8 62 00:05:08,120 --> 00:05:11,880 billion per year contract with Amazon. 63 00:05:11,880 --> 00:05:17,200 This disagreement could lead to more discussions, with a potential legal battle looming. 64 00:05:17,200 --> 00:05:24,680 Meanwhile, NBC is set to join ABC and ESPN as a new partner, with regular season games 65 00:05:24,680 --> 00:05:30,960 on Peacock and NBC, plus exclusive playoff coverage. 66 00:05:30,960 --> 00:05:33,360 In local sports. 67 00:05:33,360 --> 00:05:34,880 Tonight. 68 00:05:34,880 --> 00:05:40,600 The Pondrays are on the road in Washington to take on the Nationals for Game 1 of a three-game 69 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:41,600 series. 70 00:05:41,600 --> 00:05:50,840 In top news, Delta's meltdown continues to worsen, with over 700 more cancellations reported, 71 00:05:50,840 --> 00:05:54,560 bringing the total to 4,000 since Friday. 72 00:05:54,560 --> 00:06:00,480 This chaos started after an IT outage disrupted global travel. 73 00:06:00,480 --> 00:06:05,960 The Atlanta-based carrier has faced the worst impact, canceling more than 1,000 flights 74 00:06:05,960 --> 00:06:11,520 both Friday and Saturday, and over 1,300 on Sunday. 75 00:06:11,520 --> 00:06:18,180 Delta CEO Ed Bastion attributed the prolonged disruptions to Microsoft Windows issues affecting 76 00:06:18,180 --> 00:06:20,560 critical software. 77 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:27,520 Despite efforts to recover, passengers still face long lines and sleep on airport floors. 78 00:06:27,520 --> 00:06:34,320 The U.S. Department of Transportation is holding Delta accountable for passenger protections. 79 00:06:34,320 --> 00:06:36,080 In business news. 80 00:06:36,080 --> 00:06:41,660 Verizon's chief executive, Hans Vestberg, noted that people are now keeping their phones 81 00:06:41,660 --> 00:06:47,760 for over three years due to improved resilience and quality. 82 00:06:47,760 --> 00:06:53,680 Speaking to CNBC, Vestberg explained that technological advancements over the past decade 83 00:06:53,680 --> 00:06:58,400 have reduced the frequency of smartphone upgrades. 84 00:06:58,400 --> 00:07:04,560 Statista reports that Americans kept their phones for an average of 2.67 years, with 85 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:09,360 projections increasing to 2.93 years by 2027. 86 00:07:09,360 --> 00:07:15,320 Globally, the upgrade cycle is even longer, at 3.6 years. 87 00:07:15,320 --> 00:07:20,760 Interestingly, analysts suggest software updates and better battery life contribute to this 88 00:07:20,760 --> 00:07:22,240 trend. 89 00:07:22,240 --> 00:07:28,880 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $66,700. 90 00:07:28,880 --> 00:07:32,560 Ethereum is just under $3,500. 91 00:07:32,560 --> 00:07:38,040 And Solana is $179. 92 00:07:38,040 --> 00:07:41,720 Moving on to a more local vibe. 93 00:07:41,720 --> 00:07:47,660 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 94 00:07:47,660 --> 00:07:52,000 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 95 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:57,280 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area. 96 00:07:57,280 --> 00:08:03,040 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 97 00:08:03,040 --> 00:08:06,520 and elevating mental well-being. 98 00:08:06,520 --> 00:08:09,840 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 99 00:08:09,840 --> 00:08:16,160 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas, 100 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:21,400 Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more. 101 00:08:21,400 --> 00:08:25,520 Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 102 00:08:25,520 --> 00:08:29,240 And now back to the show. 103 00:08:29,240 --> 00:08:31,200 Let's talk tech. 104 00:08:31,200 --> 00:08:37,980 A Wired investigation reveals the public VEMO account of U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, exposing 105 00:08:37,980 --> 00:08:40,080 his extensive network. 106 00:08:40,080 --> 00:08:45,940 Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee and Donald Trump's pick, has connections 107 00:08:45,940 --> 00:08:53,200 with establishment GOP figures, wealthy financiers, technology executives, and Yale, law school 108 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:55,400 alumni. 109 00:08:55,400 --> 00:09:00,560 This includes people like Amalia Jalikia's of the Heritage Foundation, Jeff Lake, and 110 00:09:00,560 --> 00:09:05,920 media personalities such as Barry Weiss and Tucker Carlson. 111 00:09:05,920 --> 00:09:11,600 Experts warn that VEMO's public settings could lead to stalking and impersonation. 112 00:09:11,600 --> 00:09:17,400 Despite his anti-elite stance, Vance's network shows complex relationships with establishment 113 00:09:17,400 --> 00:09:20,280 figures and right-wing activists. 114 00:09:20,280 --> 00:09:30,480 And in entertainment news, Eminem has unseated Taylor Swift on the Billboard 200, taking 115 00:09:30,480 --> 00:09:35,800 the number one spot with his album, The Death of Slim Shady. 116 00:09:35,800 --> 00:09:42,080 This marks Eminem's 12th album and his 11th to reach number one, tying him with Bruce 117 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:46,000 Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, and Ye. 118 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:55,940 The album garnered 280,000 equivalent album units, 220 million streams, and 114,000 sales 119 00:09:55,940 --> 00:09:57,920 in the United States. 120 00:09:57,920 --> 00:10:04,580 Swift, the tortured poet's department, has slipped to number four after a 12-week streak 121 00:10:04,580 --> 00:10:06,760 at number one. 122 00:10:06,760 --> 00:10:13,660 And hyphens, romance, untold debuts at number two, Clara's charm at number eight, and 123 00:10:13,660 --> 00:10:18,280 Macon Maroney's, am I okay, at number nine. 124 00:10:18,280 --> 00:10:24,040 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 125 00:10:24,040 --> 00:10:30,000 And today, our quote comes from the American astronaut Eileen Collins. 126 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,040 And she said, 127 00:10:32,040 --> 00:10:35,700 Some people said, we don't want to risk astronauts' lives anymore. 128 00:10:35,700 --> 00:10:38,160 We need to stop doing this. 129 00:10:38,160 --> 00:10:41,280 The astronauts don't feel that way. 130 00:10:41,280 --> 00:10:42,820 We fly for our country. 131 00:10:42,820 --> 00:10:44,560 We fly for humanity. 132 00:10:44,560 --> 00:10:46,580 We fly for exploration. 133 00:10:46,580 --> 00:10:49,000 We fly for a variety of reasons. 134 00:10:49,000 --> 00:10:53,600 And we don't stop flying because we have accidents. 135 00:10:53,600 --> 00:10:56,160 And that's a wrap for this morning. 136 00:10:56,160 --> 00:11:02,080 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 137 00:11:02,080 --> 00:11:04,680 with local news and the surf reports. 138 00:11:04,680 --> 00:11:07,520 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 139 00:11:07,520 --> 00:11:27,560 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.