February 19, 2025

SE03:EP036

In today's episode we cover San Diego's major budget cuts announced by Mayor Todd Gloria, totaling $5.3 million, including the elimination of 31 city hall executive positions. Gloria aims to tackle a $252.2 million deficit, prioritizing public safety, homelessness, housing, and infrastructure. In sports, the Lakers face the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena, with LeBron James listed as day-to-day. The Lakers are favored by 1.5 points against the struggling Hornets. Bryce Harper impresses at Phillies' spring training, while the Boston Red Sox's signing of Alex Bregman stirs drama, possibly affecting a trade with the San Diego Padres for Dylan Cease. In entertainment, The White Lotus Season 3 debuts to 2.4 million viewers, set in Thailand with a new murder mystery. In business, Bumble reports a 4.4% revenue decline despite increased paying users, and plans to discontinue Fruitz and Official apps by 2025. In tech, Chase Bank will enhance monitoring of Zelle payments linked to social media transactions starting March 2025, following a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau lawsuit. Stay tuned for updates on these stories!

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