April 30, 2024

SE02:EP089

In today's episode, we begin with the San Diego surf report, anticipating steep-angled, playful Northwest swell mix on Tuesday, with waist-to-stomach-high waves at decent spots and chest-to-head-high waves at focal points in North County and South County. We provide details on conditions at Tourmaline and South San Diego, including optimal tide times and wind speeds, and discuss the expected trends for the rest of the week, including the arrival of modest new Southwest or South Southwest swell later in the week. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting a San Diego Zoo team's recent visit to China to meet Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, two giant pandas set to arrive at Balboa Park possibly this summer. We also explore the world of sports, discussing Major League Baseball and Nike's plans to make significant changes to the new uniforms after facing strong criticism from players and fans. We recap last night's Padres and Lakers losses and preview tonight's Padres game against the Reds. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss research suggesting that starting your day with vegetables instead of carbohydrates can lead to better control of blood sugar levels. In the business world, we explore ByteDance's confirmation that it will not be selling its U.S. operations of TikTok, despite a new U.S. law that could potentially force such a sale. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of science, we delve into an engineer's claim of developing a new propulsion system that defies traditional physics by not requiring propellant to produce thrust. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the revamp of CBS's "NFL Today" lineup, introducing former NFL MVP Matt Ryan to the studio team for the 2024 season.