San Diego Budget Changes, Padres Fall, AI Adopts 996 Work Schedule.

July 25, 2025SE03:EP186In today's episode, we cover San Diego's new city budget, which introduces a controversial trash pickup fee and increased taxes on hotel rooms and cannabis dispensaries, aiming to generate over ninety-four million dollars. In sports, the Padres suffered a nine to seven loss to the Cardinals, despite home runs from Tatis Jr. and Machado. The Friars will face off against the Cardinals again tomorrow, with Nick Pivetta pitching. We also discuss the shocking adoption of China's 996 work schedule by Silicon Valley AI startups, which demands employees work 72 hours a week. This trend raises concerns about labor law compliance and employee well-being. Additionally, we dive into the tech world with the story of Christina Marie Chapman, who became entangled in a North Korean IT scheme through LinkedIn, leading to charges of wire fraud and money laundering. In entertainment, the Steve Miller Band has canceled its American tour due to extreme weather conditions, affecting several Florida dates. Lastly, we touch on the crypto market, noting Bitcoin's slight dip and Ethereum's three percent decrease.@sunnymorningspodcast