Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 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
in Encinitas. This morning, it's looking clean
with waves around three -plus feet. Conditions
hold steady through the morning, but expect them
to shift to fair as the day goes on, reaching
four to five feet by afternoon. Winds are currently
offshore at four miles per hour, but will switch
to onshore later, increasing to seven miles per
hour. Mess time to ride is at 8 a .m. with a
five -foot outgoing high tide when the west swell
is one and a half feet at 19 seconds and the
offshore wind is two mile per hour. The first
high tide on Tuesday will be six and a half feet
at 6 .15 a .m. followed by a minus half foot
low tide just before 1 .30. The nearshore buoy
at Beacons reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
Wednesday offers clean conditions with 4 to 6
foot waves, perfect for catching barrels early
on. Thursday sees a slight decrease in size,
with waves between 2 to 4 feet, remaining clean
but less consistent. Friday continues the trend
with smaller 1 to 2 foot surf, though conditions
remain fair for those looking to enjoy a relaxed
day on the water. This morning it's sunny and
it feels like 55 degrees with five 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 this morning, clearing
up to mostly sunny skies with a high near 63
and a light breeze. Tonight, expect mostly cloudy
skies with a low around 53. and calm winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Wednesday will be mostly
sunny with a high near 61 and a northwest breeze
around 10 miles per hour. Thursday through Saturday
remain sunny with highs in the low 60s and nights
mostly in the low 50s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
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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 onto 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.
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, Aiden 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. 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, alrighty 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, 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.