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

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I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Wednesday, March 6th.

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Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into

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some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and science.

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At first, you'll be interested to know 125 years ago, today in 1899, the German company

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Bayer first trademarked the name, Hasprin.

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Hasprin's history spans over 3,500 years, starting from ancient Sumerian and Egyptian

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use of willow bark as a painkiller to its synthesis in 1897 by Felix Hoffman.

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Its role has evolved from an antipyretic to a key player in preventing cardiovascular

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diseases, and more recently, as a potential cancer preventive agent.

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And now that we've learned something, it's time for the weather report.

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In the Boston area, this morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 53 degrees with 6 mile

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per hour wind.

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The sunset will take place at 540 and it will rise again tomorrow at 609.

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It looks like we're in for some fog early and areas of drizzle before 4 p.m., then rain

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likely after 5.

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It will be cloudy with a high near 61.

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Chance of rain is 60%, with new rain amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.

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Tonight, expect heavy rain at times and fog, with a low around 42.

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Northeast wind will be 6 to 16 mile per hour.

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Precipitation chance is 100%, with 1 to 2 inches of new rain possible.

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For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Wednesday will be just after 7 a.m.,

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with a low tide at 145.

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The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 39 degrees for the water temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather.

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Thursday brings rain, fog in the morning, and breezy conditions with highs near 47 degrees,

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followed by a night with chances of rain and possibly snow.

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Friday will be mostly sunny and breezy, with a high near 45 and lows around 33.

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Saturday remains mostly cloudy with highs around 45, turning rainy with patchy fog late

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and lows near 38.

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Sunday and Sunday night sees rain and patchy fog, with highs nearing 49 and a low of 35.

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Bonjour, food enthusiasts!

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

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Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 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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Sunny mornings send you!

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In local news, the gray whale, a species believed extinct in the Atlantic for over two centuries,

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was recently sighted swimming near Nantucket, sparking excitement and surprise among researchers

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at the New England Aquarium.

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This extraordinary discovery occurred during an aerial survey 30 miles south of Nantucket

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on March 1, where scientists captured and later confirmed the presence of the rare mammal

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through photographs.

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The whale, identified by its distinct lack of a dorsal fin and mottled gray skin, is

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part of a species that normally inhabits the North Pacific, raising questions about how

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it ended up in the Atlantic.

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Scientists suggest climate change might be enabling these rare crossings as the Northwest

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Passage becomes ice-free in summer, allowing species like the gray whale to navigate between

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oceans, highlighting the dynamic nature of marine ecosystems in response to these global

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changes.

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Now onto sports.

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The Oakland Athletics, alongside their design teams, unveiled the architectural plans for

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their new $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas, featuring a design reminiscent of the iconic

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Sydney Opera House.

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Scheduled to open in 2028, this 33,000-seat dome stadium will offer fans a unique viewing

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experience with a glass window beyond the outfield showcasing the Las Vegas Strip.

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An innovative 18,000-square-foot video board, set to be the largest in Major League Baseball,

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will also be part of the stadium's state-of-the-art features.

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Positioned on a nine-acre plot, within a larger 35-acre site owned by Bally's, the stadium's

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funding includes $380 million in taxpayer money, highlighting the project's significance

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to Las Vegas and southern Nevada.

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While MLV owners have approved the A's relocation, the team is exploring temporary homes, including

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extending their lease at the Oakland Coliseum.

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As they navigate the transition to Las Vegas amidst various logistical issues.

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In an electrifying fourth-quarter performance, Dean Wade led the Cleveland Cavs to a historic

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comeback victory over the Celtics, snapping Boston's 11-game win streak with a final

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score of 105-104.

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Wade, who scored 20 of his career-height 23 points in the final quarter, made five three-pointers,

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comparing the experience to shooting into a swimming pool due to his soaring confidence.

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The Cavs achieved the largest fourth-quarter comeback in franchise history from a 22-point

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deficit despite missing key players Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.

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The game's climax came down to a controversial call where Jason Tatum's potential foul by

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Darius Garland was overturned upon review, solidifying the Cavs' stunning victory.

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Also last night, the Bruins, skating at home against the Oilers, lost another overtime

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game 2-1.

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In top news, a bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed

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at requiring ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, to divest the app within

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six months or face a ban in the United States, highlighting national security concerns.

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This legislative effort marks a significant push against TikTok, which has previously

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resisted attempts at regulation or banning despite extensive lobbying efforts.

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The proposed bill would make it illegal for app stores like Apple and Google to offer

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TikTok or provide web hosting services to any ByteDance-controlled apps if divestment

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does not occur within the specified timeframe.

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TikTok responded by arguing that the bill essentially constitutes a ban and would infringe

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on the First Amendment rights of 170 million American users and the interests of 5 million

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small businesses that utilize the platform.

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The Biden administration has expressed support for the bill, viewing it as a crucial step

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in addressing the potential risks posed by foreign-operated tech services that could

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compromise Americans' sensitive data and national security.

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In business news, Coinbase Global Stock is experiencing a surge largely attributed to

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the dramatic increase in Bitcoin's value.

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However, the outcome of an imminent court decision poses a significant impact on the

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company's future and the broader crypto market.

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The case in question filed by the SEC against Coinbase for allegedly operating an unregistered

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securities exchange awaits a ruling from U.S. District Judge Catherine Polk-Fela on the

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SEC's regulatory authority over much of the crypto sector.

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Should Judge Fela decide against the SEC's oversight, it could greatly benefit Coinbase

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and similar crypto ventures, potentially weakening SEC Chair Gary Gensler's enforcement capabilities

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against them for alleged regulatory breaches.

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Despite the legal uncertainties, Coinbase has witnessed a 29% increase in its stock

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value this year, buoyed by Bitcoin's impressive performance, which briefly reached a new high

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this week.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just over $66,000.

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Ethereum is over $3,700.

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And Solana is $127.

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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 Boston 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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Public research affirms its benefits.

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So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.

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With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to

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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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Roku users found themselves in a bind this week when they were required to agree to new

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dispute resolution terms before they could access their TBs and streaming devices, essentially

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rendering the devices unusable without consent.

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The update, which includes a mandatory arbitration agreement preventing lawsuits against Roku,

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also introduces an informal dispute resolution section, further distancing users from potential

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legal action.

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This move has sparked widespread dissatisfaction among users, many of whom were unaware of

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the changes until their devices were locked, forcing them to agree to continue usage.

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Users wishing to opt out of these terms have a narrow window of 30 days from the notice

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and must send a written notice directly to Roku's general counsel, a process criticized

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for its inconvenience and lack of transparency.

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Despite the uproar, Roku has not provided an official statement regarding the update,

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leaving users to navigate the new terms and their implications on their own, highlighting

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the growing tension between tech companies and consumer rights.

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And in entertainment news, new kids on the block are making a grand return with Still

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Kids, their first album in over a decade, set to release on May 17th.

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Their new single, Kids, co-written and co-produced by David Stewart and Luke Batt, kicks off

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this new era with an upbeat vibe, embodying a blend of pop anthems and love songs.

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With features from DJ Jazzy Jeff and Taylor Dane, the album promises a mix of dance tracks

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and grooves, cementing the band's legacy and connection with their fans, known as the

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Blockheads.

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The Band's Magic Summer Tour this year, alongside DJ Jazzy Jeff and Taylor Dane, will bring

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these new tracks to fans across North America, starting June 14th in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

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Well alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.

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Today, in honor of the new kids on the Block's new album, I leave you with this.