Tuesday August 19, 2025

In today's episode, we cover the San Francisco Giants' thrilling 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, with Ramos, Devers, and Flores each hitting home runs. The Giants' win sets the stage for Game 2 tonight, featuring Kai-Wei Teng against Nick Pivetta. Meanwhile, BART introduces open payments, allowing riders to use credit cards and mobile wallets like Apple Pay for easier transit access starting Wednesday. In business news, a significant drop in cardboard box sales raises concerns about the U.S. economy, with major companies like International Paper and Smurfit Westrock reporting declines. Weather conditions at Ocean Beach show fair waves with increasing winds, while mostly cloudy skies persist in the area. In tech news, investors can soon trade shares of OpenAI and SpaceX through tokens, offering economic exposure without actual equity ownership. Lastly, the crypto market sees Bitcoin down 1% to $116,000, Ethereum down 3% to over $4,300, and XRP down 1% to $3.06. Stay tuned for more updates on these stories and their implications.

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