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Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in San Diego.

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We're the daily podcast that gets you started on the right foot and always with a positive

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vibe.

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I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, February 15th.

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You'll be interested to know 46 years ago today, in 1978, Leon Spinks beat Muhammad

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Ali to become the heavyweight boxing champion of the world.

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Stay tuned for more about this fight later in the episode.

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And now let's check out the weather in the San Diego area.

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This morning it's mostly cloudy skies and 49 degrees, with just about no wind.

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The sunset will take place at 5.34 p.m. and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.30 a.m.

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It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 64 and northwest wind

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5-15 mph with gusts as high as 25.

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Tonight mostly cloudy with a low around 50 and wind of 5-10 mph.

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In the surf report, a fresh west-northwest swell brings near waist-high waves, increasing

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to waist and occasionally chest-high by late afternoon.

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Friday promises waist-to-chest-high waves, peaking at chest-to-head-high at top spots.

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Expect fun, easing conditions Saturday morning with a new west swell rolling in.

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Sunday into early next week, watch for stronger surf, though conditions could deteriorate

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due to approaching storms, so stay tuned.

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On Pacific Beach and south San Diego it's looking good and clean at 2-3 feet anytime

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before 11 a.m. with a 2-foot incoming low tide at 9 a.m.

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Air temps for the morning surf are around 49 degrees.

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The first low tide Thursday will be 1 foot around 8 a.m. with a high tide at 3 feet just

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before 2 p.m.

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The nearshore buoy at Scripps in La Jolla reads 60 degrees for the water temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a pleasant weekend ahead with mostly sunny

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days and partly cloudy nights.

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Friday brings a high near 65 degrees with a northwest wind of 5-10 mph, then cooling

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down to around 50 degrees at night.

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Saturday and Sunday will both be mostly sunny with highs around 65 and lows in the low 50s.

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By Washington's first day, there's a chance of rain with mostly cloudy skies and a high

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near 65 degrees.

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Bonjour food enthusiasts!

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This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.

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Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven

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for culinary delights.

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Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.

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You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.

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They are open every day from 8 to 5.

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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.

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Any morning sends you.

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In local news, the U.S. Navy is significantly investing in unmanned ships, as highlighted

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by the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa Franchetti.

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These autonomous surface vessels currently undergoing tests in San Diego and other ports

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are slated to become a vital part of the Navy's future fleet.

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Expected to take about 15 years to fully develop, these robotic vehicles aim to complement,

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not replace, manned warships.

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The Navy's Unmanned Vessel Program, established in 2022 in San Diego, has been testing ships

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like the Sea Hunter for surveillance, reconnaissance, and potentially anti-submarine tests.

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This initiative aligns with the broader strategic needs in the Indo-Pacific region, where the

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U.S. Marines are also testing new landing vehicles at Camp Pendleton to enhance island

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and shoreline operations.

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San Diego remains a pivotal hub for these military advancements with local warships

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like the USS Roosevelt actively engaging in the Pacific, reflecting the growing military

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focus on this geopolitically critical region.

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Now on to sports.

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Come along with me and jump in my time machine back to February 15, 1978.

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The joke's on you, Leon Spinks said.

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The man upstairs made it come true.

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The boxer from St. Louis was speaking to reporters after one of the most stunning sports upsets

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in history.

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He just snatched away Muhammad Ali's World Heavyweight Boxing Crown Wednesday night at

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the Hilton Pavilion.

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In the capital of gambling, there had been no official odds posted on such a possibility.

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It would have been tantamount to Poland beating Germany in World War II, or to the cost of

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living receding.

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Besides divine providence, Spinks had an indomitable spirit, furiously flying fists and absolute

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confidence.

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Muhammad Ali had been a champion for all ages.

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This was the 20th title defense for the 36-year-old Ali.

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Think of it.

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Muhammad Ali, an ex-champion, again.

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You're still my champion, Spinks said to Ali in the press conference after the nationally

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televised match.

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It was a press conference to remember because Ali, the people's choice, instead of sulking

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because the championship had been lost, Ali magnanimously gave Spinks the credit he deserved.

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The 24-year-old challenger seemed almost sorry he'd put an old man out to pasture.

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I'm glad for you because you did what I did, said Ali, referring to his startling upset

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of then-champion Sonny Liston in 1964.

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You proved the people all wrong, Ali said.

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I wasn't robbed, he said, of the split decision.

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He landed some of the best punches I've ever been hit with.

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Spinks, a refugee from the trouble-infested Prude-Igo housing development, had begun boxing

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when he was 14 years old just to stop neighborhood bullies from messing over me, he said.

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But last night he was on the offense all night long while Ali seemed content to lie on the

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ropes for the early rounds, as was his famous rope-a-dope custom.

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Spinks, who fights as if a red blanket is being waved in his face, piled up points with

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a relentless assault to Ali's shoulders, head, and kidneys.

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After six rounds, Spinks became world champion after only seven professional bouts to become

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the fastest heavyweight in history.

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This article was written in 1978 by the great Hall of Fame baseball writer Rick Hummel of

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the Post-Dispatch.

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And we're back to 2024.

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Last night, the Lakers on the road beat the Jazz 138 to 122.

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And the Clippers on the road beat the Warriors 130 to 125.

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No hockey in SoCal last night, but tonight, the Kings are on the road to play the Devils,

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and the Ducks are on the road to play the Senators.

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In top news, let's talk about something healthy today.

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A recent study reveals Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese martial art, outperforms aerobic exercises

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in reducing blood pressure for individuals with prehypertension.

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Prehypertension is a condition where blood pressure is elevated, but not high enough

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to be classified as hypertension, signaling potential heart disease risk.

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The study, published in JAMA Network Open, involved 342 adults with prehypertension,

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averaging 49 years old.

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They were divided into two groups, one doing aerobic exercises, like jogging, and the other

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practicing Tai Chi.

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Both groups had hour-long sessions four times a week.

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After a year, the Tai Chi group showed greater blood pressure reduction, with 22% achieving

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normal blood pressure levels, compared to 16% in the aerobic group.

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Tai Chi, described as meditation in motion, activates the parasympathetic nervous system,

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promoting relaxation and stress reduction.

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Besides lowering blood pressure, Tai Chi is also known for enhancing balance, reducing

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fall risks, and improving mental health among older adults.

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Regular practice is key in maximizing these health benefits.

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In business news, intuitive machines, a space startup, experienced a perplexing 7% drop

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in their stock following the SpaceX delay.

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Originally, the SpaceX launch was set for Tuesday, but they encountered an issue with

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fueling while the rocket was on the launch pad.

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The new launch is rescheduled for today.

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This minor delay in their moon landing mission seems to have disproportionately affected

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their market value, wiping out over $30 million.

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The market's short-term reaction to a mere two-day postponement raises questions, especially

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considering SpaceX's strong track record of successful launches, having conducted nearly

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100 in 2023 and 11 this year.

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While SpaceX, valued at about $175 billion, isn't publicly traded, it's recognized

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as a leading aerospace and defense entity.

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The impact of this brief delay on intuitive machine stock highlights the often unpredictable

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nature of stock market responses.

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Speaking of unpredictable, in crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently up to $52,000.

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Ethereum is almost $2,800.

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And Solana is $117.

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Moving on to a more local vibe.

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In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio

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to bring you some free classes, so listen up.

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Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the San Diego area.

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Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,

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and elevating mental well-being.

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Scientific research affirms its benefits.

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So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Encinitas,

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Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.

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Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.

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And now, back to the show.

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Let's talk tech.

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A groundbreaking experiment on the International Space Station involves MIRA, a compact surgical

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robot performing a simulated surgery.

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Weighing just 2 pounds, MIRA is significantly lighter than existing robotic surgery technologies.

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Developed by Virtual Incision Corporation, it's a product of 20 years of work by Shane

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Faradar and his team.

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The experiment, funded by a NASA grant to the University of Nebraska, aims to explore

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the feasibility of remote surgery in space, which could be vital for long missions to

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the Moon or Mars.

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Interestingly, this technology also holds immense potential for remote areas on Earth,

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like rural regions or war zones, where access to surgeons is limited.

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In the U.S. alone, about one-third of counties lack a surgeon, with a projected shortfall

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of up to 30,000 surgeons in the next decade.

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MIRA's space mission is a step towards realizing the broader vision of remote surgery, potentially

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revolutionizing medical care in both extraterrestrial and terrestrial settings.

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Next in Entertainment News, Marvel's Fantastic Four is set to hit theaters on July 25, 2025,

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with an exciting cast announcement that's sure to delight fans.

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Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Eben Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn have been officially cast

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as the iconic superhero team.

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Pascal steps into the role of Mr. Fantastic, Kirby as the Invisible Woman, Quinn as the

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Human Torch, and Moss-Bachrach as the Thing.

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The film, directed by Matt Schachman, known for his work on Marvel's One Division, starts

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filming this summer.

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This release marks a decade since the 2015 reboot, which faced harsh criticism.

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The screenplay penned by Josh Friedman, Jeff Kaplan, and Ian Springer brings to life the

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first characters created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby for Marvel Comics.

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The anticipation is high for this new adaptation, hoping to redeem the Fantastic Four's cinematic

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legacy.

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And that's a wrap for this morning.

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Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.

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Have an amazing day, my good friends.