Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Encinitas.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, September 26th.
You'll be interested to know.
64 years ago, today in 1960.
The first in a series of historic televised debates, seen by some 85 to 120 million viewers
between United States presidential candidates.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Vice President Richard Milhouse Nixon was broadcast on CBS.
So now you know.
And now it's time for the Surf Report.
Expect knee-high to thigh-high ground swell throughout the week.
On Thursday and Friday morning, conditions will be glassy with light offshore winds becoming
semi-choppy in the afternoon as winds shift to onshore.
Saturday and Sunday, we'll also see similar glassy mornings and semi-choppy afternoons.
Thursday in Encinitas and North County, it's looking clean to fair at 2 feet until 11 a.m.
After that, it's looking pretty choppy but might turn fair for a sunset session.
Best time to ride is at 8 a.m. with a 4-foot high tide when the north-northwest swell is
1 feet at 15 seconds and the variable wind is 3 mile per hour.
The first high tide Thursday will be 4 foot at 7.30 a.m. with a 3-foot low tide just before
noon.
The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
This morning it's patchy fog and feels like 64 degrees with 8 mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 6.38 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.40.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 11 a.m.
Then it should turn partly sunny with a high around 67 accompanied by a light northwest
breeze.
Tonight expect mostly cloudy skies with some patchy fog after 11 p.m. and a low of 63.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect patchy fog each morning through Monday clearing by
mid-morning.
Storm highs will be in the upper 60s to low 70s with mostly sunny skies.
Nights will be cloudy with lows around 63 to 64.
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Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, a star has been born at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park with the arrival
of a newborn aardvark cub marking a first for the park.
The cub was born in July to mother Padme and father Azzan, who previously sired another
cub at the San Diego Zoo in 2022.
Aardvarks with their unique appearance and nocturnal habits are native to sub-Saharan
Africa.
Although not currently endangered, they face increasing risks from habitat loss and human
activities.
After a gestation period of about seven months, mother aardvarks teach their young vital skills
for finding and digging for ants and termites.
Now on to sports.
Netflix's ambition to have Tom Brady call a Christmas Day game has hit a snag.
The streaming service plans to broadcast the Kansas City cheese against the Pittsburgh
Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens versus the Houston Texans on December 25th.
Netflix initially sought to feature Brady alongside Kevin Burkhardt for the Chief Steelers
matchup, but Fox declined this request.
Now Netflix is considering Iain Eagle, Noah Eagle, Greg Olsen, and Nate Berlson as alternatives.
While Iain Eagle and Berlson work for CBS Sports, Noah Eagle is with NBC.
Fox may consider allowing Olsen to join the broadcast.
Tonight on Thursday Night Football, the Dallas Cowboys at 1 and 2 take on the New York Giants,
also at 1 and 2 at MetLife Stadium.
Kickoff is at 8.15 Eastern on Prime Video.
Expect clear skies and 74 degrees for this rivalry matchup.
The Cowboys are favored by 6 points.
In local sports.
Last night in Los Angeles, the Padres fell to the Dodgers 4-3.
Despite a solo shot from Tatis Jr. in the 5th inning, the Friars couldn't overcome
the Dodgers' solid pitching.
Danny Machado scored on Xander Bogart's second-inning single, and Jake Cronenworth doubled in the
second to bring Bogart's home.
Estrada took the loss, allowing two runs over three innings.
Although the Padres' bullpen held strong, the Dodgers' early offense proved too much
to handle.
Tonight, the Padres are back at Dodger Stadium for a 7-10 first pitch.
Joe Musgrove, with an e-array of 2.25, will take on Walker Bueller.
Expect mild weather with temperatures around 69 degrees in LA.
In top news, as Hurricane Helene approaches Florida's northern Gulf Coast, marine scientists
and engineers are deploying a fleet of drones to track its path.
These autonomous devices can navigate the turbulent area between air and water, where
heat fuels the storm, producing intense winds, waves, and rain.
This advanced technology enhances storm predictions and aids in understanding hurricane intensification.
Various instruments, including satellites, planes, drones, and buoys, are positioned
at different altitudes to gather crucial atmospheric and oceanographic data.
This coordinated effort aims to quickly assess Helene's intensity and trajectory, ultimately
improving meteorological forecasts.
In business news, NVIDIA stock increased by as much as 3% on Wednesday following an industry
report that predicted unprecedented levels of investment in artificial intelligence.
The annual technology report from consulting firm Bain states that companies will need
to invest significantly in technology infrastructure to capitalize on the artificial intelligence
boom.
According to the report, while large data centers currently cost between $1 billion
and $4 billion, future costs could rise to between $10 and $25 billion.
NVIDIA expects to earn $10 billion in revenue from government investments in artificial
intelligence in 2024, a substantial increase from zero last year.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $63,700.
Ethereum is just over $2,600.
And Solana is $149.
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 tech.
Meta is discontinuing the Quest Pro, its high-end virtual reality headset, that launched in
2022 and which we described as not very good.
The company plans to sell remaining Quest Pro headsets until they are gone or until
the end of the year.
While Meta did not specify the reasons for this decision, the headset received poor reviews
with many rating it a mere 4 out of 10.
The Quest Pro was originally priced at $1,499 but was later reduced to $999, which was still
high compared to the newer, better Quest 3 at $499.
Additionally, Meta is also discontinuing the Quest 2, which is 4 years old.
Entertainment news.
Marking his own journey through high school with his group of misfit friends, Sam Levine,
reflecting on the show's 25th anniversary, expressed gratitude to the creator and directors
for giving a comedy-loving teenage nerd that kind of opportunity.
Levine shared on Instagram, 25 years, some days I can't believe it's been that long.
He emphasized how freaks and geeks continues to resonate, saying,
A quarter century later, I'm truly humbled at how it is still being talked about, still
finding new fans, and still bringing joy to so many people.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American actor, Christopher Reeve.
And he said,
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite
of overwhelming obstacles.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
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 Encinitas.