Padres Fall to Mariners, Raiders Trade, Screwworm Case

Tuesday August 26, 2025

In today's episode, we cover the Padres' 6-9 loss to the Mariners at T-Mobile Park, with Cal Raleigh's 50th homer and Jorge Polanco's four RBIs leading Seattle. The Padres aim to bounce back in Game 2 tonight. The Las Vegas Raiders acquire QB Kenny Pickett from the Browns after Aidan O’Connell's injury, and sign WR Amari Cooper, while rejecting Jakobi Meyers' trade request. In local news, San Diegans protest Senate Bill 79, fearing it prioritizes developers over communities. The U.S. confirms its first human case of the New World screwworm in a traveler from El Salvador, raising concerns for livestock. Burning Man faces a $20 million deficit despite high attendance, challenging its future. In tech, Bitcoin drops 3% to $110,000, Ethereum falls 7% to $4,400, and XRP decreases 5% to $2.89. Scientists at Pelage Pharmaceuticals reveal PP405, a promising new hair restoration treatment. Lastly, Austin Butler stars in Darren Aronofsky's film "Caught Stealing," exploring themes of empathy and survival in New York.

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