Binance, Starlink, San Diego Surf, Apple & Google, The Fall Guy

May 02, 2024SE02:EP091In today's episode, we begin with the San Diego surf report, anticipating steep-angled, playful Northwest swell mix on Thursday, with thigh-to-waist-high waves at good exposures. 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 a small new Southwest or South Southwest swell on Friday and into the weekend. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' consideration of a partnership with the City of San Diego to form an Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District at the Midway Rising-Sports Arena site. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the Boston Celtics' dominant victory over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their playoff series, propelling them into the Eastern Conference semifinals. We recap last night's Padres win over the Reds. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the sentencing of Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, founder of Binance, to four months in federal prison, highlighting the judiciary's acknowledgment of his cooperative attitude. In the business world, we explore the major consolidation within the satellite telecommunications industry with SES's acquisition of Intelsat for $3 billion. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of tech, we delve into the details of Google's $20 billion payment to Apple to maintain its status as the default search engine on Safari for iOS and macOS. Finally, in entertainment news, we preview the exciting lineup of films and TV shows coming in May, including adaptations, romantic comedies, action blockbusters, and insightful documentaries.