Encinitas Surf, TikTok Ban, Bitcoin & Runes, Civil War, Earth Day

Sunny Mornings | Encinitas

April 22, 2024

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In today's episode, we begin with the Encinitas surf report, anticipating South Southwest swell to stick around on Monday, with waist-to-stomach, occasional chest-high surf at average summer breaks in North County and up to shoulder-high at good spots. Summer magnets of South County will push shoulder to head-high. We provide detailed conditions for Encinitas and North County, including optimal tide times and wind speeds. Next, we delve into local news, discussing California's potential drop from the world's fifth-largest economy to sixth place as India's economy is projected to overtake it in 2024. We also explore the world of sports, examining the NBA's potentially lucrative future as its current media rights agreement nears expiration, with new players like Amazon and NBC joining the bidding war. We recap last night's Padres and Clippers victories and preview tonight's matchups featuring the Padres, Lakers, and Kings. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of a revised bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, incorporating measures to garner bipartisan Senate support. In the business world, we explore the unexpected boost in Bitcoin transaction fees due to the launch of the Runes protocol and the upcoming "halving" event, benefiting miners significantly. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into a groundbreaking discovery in prostate cancer research, where artificial intelligence was used to identify two distinct types of prostate cancer, paving the way for more personalized treatment options. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the tight race at the box office this weekend among "Abigail," "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," and "Civil War," highlighting the diverse genre offerings for movie-goers.