Amazons $143B, Biden's Tax Credits, Encinitas Surf, Shogun

May 01, 2024

SE02:EP090

In today's episode, we begin with the Encinitas surf report, anticipating steep-angled, playful Northwest swell mix on Wednesday, with waist-to-stomach-high waves at decent spots and chest-to-head-high waves at focal points. We provide details on conditions at Encinitas and North County, including optimal tide times and wind speeds, and discuss the potential for some fair conditions during a morning or sunset session. Next, we delve into local news, highlighting the vibrant new mural celebrating community and creativity at Just Peachy Market in Leucadia. We also explore the world of sports, recapping the Philadelphia 76ers' overtime victory against the New York Knicks in the NBA playoffs, keeping their championship hopes alive. We provide a look at tonight's matchups featuring the Padres, Clippers, and Kings. Shifting gears to top news, we discuss the Biden administration's tax credit system to encourage the production of sustainable aviation fuels, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the airline industry. In the business world, we explore Amazon's Q1 advertising revenue surge, driven significantly by integrating commercials into its Prime Video service. We also provide updates on the cryptocurrency market. In the realm of science, we delve into the development of a novel type of plastic embedded with bacterial spores that can digest the material once it's discarded, potentially offering a solution to the persistent problem of plastic waste. Finally, in entertainment news, we discuss the captivating success of "show-gun" and its impact on the television landscape.