San Diego FC's Semifinals, Neanderthal DNA, Bitcoin Drop

Tuesday November 18, 2025In today's episode, we cover San Diego FC's remarkable journey to the Western Conference Semifinals, facing Minnesota United at Snapdragon Stadium. We delve into the historic significance of the Ocean Beach Cottage Emerging Historic District amidst budget cuts. Weather forecasts predict showers and thunderstorms today, with a high near 62 degrees. In national sports, Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase faces suspension for misconduct, while Raiders fans demand Pete Carroll's firing after a loss to the Cowboys. Scientists reveal insights from the DNA of the last Neanderthal, Thorin, discovered in France, prompting a reevaluation of Neanderthal extinction theories. Global economic impacts of President Trump's trade policies continue, with Japan and Switzerland experiencing GDP declines. In business news, Bitcoin drops 4 percent to $91,000, with Ethereum and XRP also falling. Tech innovations highlight brain-computer interfaces restoring vision, as seen in Alice Charton's case in Paris. Disney and YouTube TV resolve their blackout dispute, but future carriage conflicts loom. As cord-cutting trends rise, media companies and TV providers brace for potential disputes over network valuations.@sunnymorningsmedia