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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 Friday, June 14th.

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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, science, and entertainment.

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At first, you'll be interested to know, 247 years ago, today in 1777.

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The Continental Congress defined the United States flag, which we now commemorate on Flag

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Day, celebrated on June 14th.

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President Wilson proclaimed it in 1916, and President Truman made it a formal observance

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in 1949.

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Wabeka, Wisconsin, claims to be the birthplace of Flag Day, thanks to Bernard J. Segrand,

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a teacher who promoted the holiday.

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Despite its national recognition, only Pennsylvania observes it as a state holiday.

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Wabeka honors the day with essays, parades, and deep patriotic passion.

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So now you know.

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And now you know what time it is.

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It's time for the weather report.

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In the Boston area.

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This morning it's sunny and feels like 68 degrees, with 12 mile per hour wind.

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The sunset will take place at 822, and it will rise again tomorrow at 506.

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It looks like we're in for a sunny day, with a high near 84 and west wind around 8 mile

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per hour.

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Tonight.

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Mostly clear with a low around 66.

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For audio beach runners out there, the first low tide Friday will be at 1030 a.m., with

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the high tide at 445.

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The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 62 degrees for the water temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather.

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Saturday has a chance of showers mainly before 2 p.m., with a high near 76.

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The rest of the weekend will be sunny, with highs around 75.

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Monday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

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Tuesday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

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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, Massachusetts faces a shortage of primary care physicians, with many nearing

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retirement and fewer entering the field.

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Dr. Wayne Altman of Tufts University advocates for legislation to address this issue.

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The bill proposes changing compensation from a fee-for-service to a monthly prospective

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payment system, aiming to double primary care spending by 2025.

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This model incentivizes improving patient health without requiring office visits.

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Major health care entities in Massachusetts support this initiative, recognizing its potential

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to enhance primary care access and reduce health inequities.

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Now on to sports.

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The first round of the 2024 U.S. Open at Pioneerst No. 2 featured remarkable moments.

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Scottie Scheffler struggled, finishing two over par, which is a rare start for the world's

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No. 1 golfer.

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Patrick Cantlay led with a 5-under-65, showcasing exceptional short game skills.

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Lethe Geberg impressed with a 4-under-66 in his debut U.S. Open round.

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Tiger Woods fought back to three over after an early rough stretch.

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Matthew Pavin carted two Eagles, setting a new pace at 5 under par.

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Martin Kamer showed familiarity with Pioneerst, finishing two under.

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Tony Finow returned to form with a 2-under-68.

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Phil Nicholson had a tough round, ending nine over par.

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In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Phillies 9-3.

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Tonight, the Sox are at home to play the Yankees in their first series of the year.

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And the Celtics are on the road in Dallas to take on the Mavericks in Game 4 of the

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NBA Finals.

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In top news, Boeing will conduct additional inspections on some 787 Dreamliner jets due

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to incorrectly installed fuselage fasteners impacting undelivered planes.

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This disclosure follows FAA Chief Michael Whittaker's statement that the agency's

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oversight of Boeing has been too hands-off.

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The FAA, increasing its scrutiny, has stationed more inspectors at Boeing factories.

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Despite previous quality issues, Boeing assures that 787s in service are safe.

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This announcement precedes Boeing CEO's upcoming Senate testimony on addressing the company's

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quality control shortcomings.

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In business news, a federal judge is likely to reject a proposed settlement in a lawsuit

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alleging Visa, MasterCard, and major credit card issuers restrict competition over merchant

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fees.

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The judge deemed the settlement's changes inadequate.

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This lawsuit, ongoing since 2005, challenges Visa and MasterCard's control over interchange

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fees, which totaled $72 billion in 2023.

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Critics argue the settlement fails to address core issues like price fixing.

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If rejected, Visa and MasterCard may face trial or negotiate a more favorable deal for

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firms.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $67,000.

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Ethereum is $3,500.

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And Solana is $148.

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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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Scientific 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 science.

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A new study describes Veronius Manfred Schmidte, a potential new species of great ape that

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lived 12 million years ago during the Meocene Epoch.

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Weighing only 22 pounds, the ape would be the smallest known home in it.

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This discovery marks the first evidence of two great apes coexisting in Europe, this

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one being a tree-dwelling leaf eater and inuvius guggenmosi, an omnivore.

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Identified from two teeth and a kneecap, this finding could reshape our understanding of

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human evolution and great ape diversity.

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And in entertainment news.

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Andrew McCarthy's new documentary, Bratz, explores the lives of 80s actors known as

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the Brat Pack, including Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, and Rob Lowe.

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These films, like The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink, defined a pivotal era for many, including

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the author.

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The documentary revisits these stars, reflecting on the passage of time, fate, and the lasting

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impact of labels.

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McCarthy's work, now on Hulu, dies deep into the cultural significance and personal memories

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tied to these iconic films.

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

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And today, our quote comes from the American cartoonist and creator of Calvin and Hobbes,

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Dil Watterson.

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And he said,

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Weekends don't count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless.

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And that's a wrap for this morning.

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You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos

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with local news and the weather reports.

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Have an amazing weekend, my good friends.

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We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.