Encinitas Surf Report, The Masters, Lafayette Hotel, Meta AI Chips, Artificial Sun

Sunny Mornings | Encinitas

April 12, 2024

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In today's episode, we begin with the Encinitas surf report, anticipating a new round of South Southwest swell to build throughout the day, bringing knee-to-waist-high waves at better breaks in North County. We discuss wind conditions and highlight the potential for even larger waves over the weekend, with waist-to-chest-high surf expected in South County. Next, we delve into local news, celebrating the Lafayette Hotel's recognition as the top new hotel of 2024 in North America and Europe by Esquire magazine. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the first day of the 88th Masters and highlighting Bryson DeChambeau's impressive performance and Scottie Scheffler's bogey-free round. We provide a look at tonight's local sports matchups, including the Padres taking on the Dodgers. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the pivotal lawsuit between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, which ended with a potential reconciliation and the possibility of a merger. In the business world, we explore Meta and Google's advancements into AI technology with the announcement of their own in-house AI chips, challenging Nvidia's dominance in the market. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of science, we celebrate the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research (KSTAR) reactor's breakthrough in fusion energy, extending plasma containment to a record-breaking 48 seconds. Finally, in entertainment news, we delve into Walton Goggins' acting career and his insights on finding humanity in his characters. We also discuss his new dual role in Amazon's "Fallout" and the possibility of reprising his role as Boyd Crowder in future "Justified" projects.