Tuesday November 18, 2025

In today's episode, we cover the surf conditions at Venice Beach, where morning waves reach two-plus feet, with the best ride time at 7 AM during a six-foot high tide. The Los Angeles city government accelerates affordable housing approvals, cutting wait times from a year to 60 days, resulting in over 42,000 units submitted. LeBron James returns to Lakers practice, eyeing a potential season debut against the Utah Jazz, as the team thrives with a 10-4 record without him. San Diego FC's unexpected journey to the Western Conference Semifinals continues against Minnesota United. In tech news, scientists sequence DNA of the last Neanderthal, Thorin, revealing high genetic homozygosity and no interbreeding with humans, challenging our understanding of their extinction. Globally, President Trump's trade policy impacts economies, with Japan's GDP shrinking and Switzerland seeing its first quarterly drop since 2023. In the crypto market, Bitcoin falls 4% to $91,000, Ethereum drops 5% to over $3,000, and XRP decreases slightly to $2.14. Weather forecasts predict a slight chance of showers with mostly sunny skies and highs near 58 degrees.

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