Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa, and it's Wednesday, August 7th.
You'll be interested to know.
Forty-six years ago, today, in 1978, President Jimmy Carter declared a federal health emergency
in Love Canal, a neighborhood in Niagara Falls, New York, following the leakage of toxic chemicals
buried under the community.
This catastrophic event was recognized as the worst environmental disaster involving
chemical wastes in the history of the United States.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report.
It looks like we are in for some morning fog before 7 a.m., followed by a chance of rain
showers.
With sunny skies later, with a high near 92 degrees and a west wind at 5 to 9 miles per
hour.
Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of precipitation.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at 8, with a high
tide at 845.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 63 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Starting Thursday afternoon, expect a slight chance of rain showers, with highs in the
mid-70s.
Nights will be mostly cloudy, with rain likely, and lows around the mid-60s.
This pattern continues through Saturday, with showers and thunderstorms likely each day,
and highs reaching the low 80s.
Sunday and Monday will be sunny, with highs in the low 80s, and mostly clear nights in
the mid-60s.
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This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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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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Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, Matt Damon hopes to see Robin Williams honored with a goodwill-hunting statue
in Boston's public garden.
Speaking with journalist Jake Hamilton, Damon, age 53, shared that an artist proposed a bronze
statue of the late Williams, who passed away in August 2014 at 63 years old.
Damon believes it would be the most beautiful installation, and a fitting tribute.
The statue would be placed next to the bench where they filmed a memorable scene from the
1997 movie.
Damon also fondly recalled working with Williams, noting his impressive off-book performance.
Now on to sports.
The New England Patriots are at the heart of speculation regarding a potential trade
for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Iyuk.
For the entire off-season, the Patriots have shown significant interest in acquiring a
top receiver.
Linebacker Gerard Mayo commented on the rumors, neither confirming nor denying the trade's
progress.
The Patriots are highly motivated, especially after missing out on Calvin Ridley.
With Iyuk catching 75, passes for 1,342 yards, and seven touchdowns last season, the Patriots
hope to secure him, potentially making him one of the highest paid receivers in the league.
In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Royals 7-2.
And tonight, they're back at it for the final game of the series.
In top news, dog owners are facing new challenges due to updated travel rules from the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
As of August 1, new regulations have taken effect to prevent the reintroduction of rabies
into the United States.
Dogs must be over six months old, microchipped, and have proper documentation.
Travelers from high-risk countries must follow stricter protocols, including entering through
designated animal care facilities at six major airports.
Environmental precautions, such as a 28-day quarantine or a blood test, may apply.
These rules align with the World Organization for Animal Health Standards, aiming to reduce
fraudulent documentation and control rabies.
In business news, Airbnb forecasts lower third-quarter revenue due to economic worries, prompting
last-minute bookings.
Income shares fell by 15 percent.
Domestic travel in the United States has declined since the start of the year, as Americans
grow cautious about spending.
Airbnb reported a profit of 86 cents per share, missing the estimate of 92 cents.
Expected third-quarter revenue is between $3,670,000,000 and $3,730,000,000 below the
estimate.
The average daily rate grew 2 percent to $169.53.
Second-quarter revenue was $2,750,000,000.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $56,800.
Ethereum is just under $2,500.
And Solana is $144.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
and elevating mental well-being.
Scientific research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
Apple's upcoming MaxOS Sequoia will bring a significant change for users of screenshot
and screen recording apps.
Starting this fall, these apps will require weekly permission prompts, as well as prompts
after each reboot.
This means users will need to explicitly allow access to their screens and audio more frequently.
While some initially thought this was a bug, Apple has confirmed it is a deliberate feature.
This update will impact various third-party apps, including CleanShot X, Discord, Zoom,
and Slack.
Developers can adopt special API to avoid these prompts, though it is not compatible
with most current apps.
And in entertainment news, Zac Efron experienced a minor swimming incident while vacationing
with friends in Ibiza, Spain, leading to his hospitalization.
The actor, aged 36, ingested water into his lungs after hitting the bottom of a pool.
Villa security assisted in pulling him out of the water.
Efron, who was momentarily dazed, was taken to the hospital as a precaution, where x-rays
confirmed his lungs were clear.
He waited at the hospital until paparazzi left.
Efron assured fans he is happy and healthy.
His latest film, A Family Affair, was released on Netflix in June.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American politician and the 39th President of the United
States, Jimmy Carter.
And he said,
America did not invent human rights.
In a very real sense, human rights invented America.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.