1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:07,880 --> 00:00:13,000 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Tuesday, August 13th. 3 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:15,520 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,520 --> 00:00:19,760 Today's International Left-Handers Day. 5 00:00:19,760 --> 00:00:25,840 Presidents Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama were all left-handed. 6 00:00:25,840 --> 00:00:29,920 Walk out with Paul McCartney or Jimi Hendrix. 7 00:00:29,920 --> 00:00:34,000 Celebrate with Oprah Winfrey and Julia Roberts. 8 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:38,560 Dean R. Campbell founded this day in 1976. 9 00:00:38,560 --> 00:00:42,200 Cheers to all left-handers. 10 00:00:42,200 --> 00:00:44,200 So now you know. 11 00:00:44,200 --> 00:00:48,440 And now, it's time for the weather report. 12 00:00:48,440 --> 00:00:53,600 It looks like we're in for some sunny skies, with temperatures reaching the low 80s and 13 00:00:53,600 --> 00:00:58,280 a light breeze from the southwest around 9 miles per hour. 14 00:00:58,280 --> 00:01:04,200 Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low in the mid-60s and a gentle breeze from 15 00:01:04,200 --> 00:01:06,080 the west. 16 00:01:06,080 --> 00:01:11,600 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Tuesday will be just before 6, with 17 00:01:11,600 --> 00:01:14,600 a low tide at 1015. 18 00:01:14,600 --> 00:01:22,840 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 66 degrees for the water temperature. 19 00:01:22,840 --> 00:01:25,560 Looking ahead in the weather. 20 00:01:25,560 --> 00:01:31,600 Expect sunny skies on Wednesday, with highs near 84 in northeast winds. 21 00:01:31,600 --> 00:01:36,160 Nights will be partly cloudy, with lows around 64. 22 00:01:36,160 --> 00:01:41,120 From Thursday to Sunday, there will be chances of showers and thunderstorms, with daytime 23 00:01:41,120 --> 00:01:48,520 highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, and overnight lows in the mid-60s, with varying south and 24 00:01:48,520 --> 00:01:50,320 southeast winds. 25 00:01:50,320 --> 00:01:53,560 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 26 00:01:53,560 --> 00:01:58,600 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 27 00:01:58,600 --> 00:02:05,660 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 28 00:02:05,660 --> 00:02:08,440 for culinary delights. 29 00:02:08,440 --> 00:02:14,000 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 30 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:18,760 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 31 00:02:18,760 --> 00:02:22,760 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 32 00:02:22,760 --> 00:02:26,200 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 33 00:02:26,200 --> 00:02:29,640 Sunny mornings send you. 34 00:02:29,640 --> 00:02:37,160 In local news, the Boston Red Sox have suspended all-star outfielder Jaron Duran for two games 35 00:02:37,160 --> 00:02:42,640 without pay after he directed a homophobic slur at a fan during Sunday's game against 36 00:02:42,640 --> 00:02:44,360 the Houston Astros. 37 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:50,440 Duran, who is 27 years old, issued an apology through the team, expressing remorse for his 38 00:02:50,440 --> 00:02:54,880 actions and acknowledging his failure as a role model. 39 00:02:54,880 --> 00:03:00,120 The Red Sox will donate his two-game salary to the Federation of Parents and Friends of 40 00:03:00,120 --> 00:03:02,640 Lesbians and Gays. 41 00:03:02,640 --> 00:03:08,400 This suspension mirrors those given to Matt Joyce and Kevin Piller in 2017 for similar 42 00:03:08,400 --> 00:03:14,400 incidents. 43 00:03:14,400 --> 00:03:17,080 Now on to sports. 44 00:03:17,080 --> 00:03:22,960 New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed regret over misleading comments he made about 45 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:27,920 his vaccination status during the COVID-19 pandemic. 46 00:03:27,920 --> 00:03:34,360 In the unauthorized biography, Out of the Darkness, the mystery of Aaron Rodgers, releasing 47 00:03:34,360 --> 00:03:39,680 next week, Rodgers admitted he should not have claimed to be immunized against the virus 48 00:03:39,680 --> 00:03:44,600 in August 2021 while with the Green Bay Packers. 49 00:03:44,600 --> 00:03:52,280 Rodgers later tested positive for COVID-19 in November 2021, revealing he was unvaccinated. 50 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:58,380 He explained his concerns about vaccine ingredients on the Pat McAfee Show. 51 00:03:58,380 --> 00:04:04,360 Rodgers now feels he should have been more transparent about his status. 52 00:04:04,360 --> 00:04:12,560 In local sports, the Red Sox at home beat the Rangers in 10 innings, 5-4. 53 00:04:12,560 --> 00:04:20,520 And tonight, the Sox are at home for game two of the three-game series with the Rangers. 54 00:04:20,520 --> 00:04:27,240 In top news, in the latest property report on San Francisco, the city's hotel industry 55 00:04:27,240 --> 00:04:34,080 is facing a severe debt crisis, with visitor numbers plummeting since the pandemic. 56 00:04:34,080 --> 00:04:39,100 Commercial mortgage-backed security loans in the hospitality sector saw delinquencies 57 00:04:39,100 --> 00:04:46,920 soar to 41.6% in June, up from 5.7% in June 2023. 58 00:04:46,920 --> 00:04:53,360 Hotel occupancy in June shows a 22% decline compared to 2019. 59 00:04:53,360 --> 00:05:00,640 Major hotels like Hilton Park 55 and Hilton San Francisco Union Square have lost $1 billion 60 00:05:00,640 --> 00:05:02,560 in value. 61 00:05:02,560 --> 00:05:09,200 Hotel staffers are facing reduced hours, and many are seeking second jobs. 62 00:05:09,200 --> 00:05:17,120 In business news, Johnson & Johnson has garnered enough support for a $6 billion, $500 million 63 00:05:17,120 --> 00:05:22,640 settlement over allegations that its telp products caused cancer. 64 00:05:22,640 --> 00:05:28,680 75% of claimants backed the proposal, a key threshold for Johnson & Johnson's third attempt 65 00:05:28,680 --> 00:05:32,520 to place a subsidiary in bankruptcy protection. 66 00:05:32,520 --> 00:05:38,680 The company faces lawsuits from about 61,000 claimants, alleging its products were contaminated 67 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:41,080 with asbestos. 68 00:05:41,080 --> 00:05:46,520 Johnson & Johnson denies these allegations, asserting its products are safe. 69 00:05:46,520 --> 00:05:52,000 The health care giant's Texas two-step bankruptcy maneuver aims to consolidate all claims into 70 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:58,000 one settlement, without requiring the company itself to file for bankruptcy. 71 00:05:58,000 --> 00:06:03,080 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $59,000. 72 00:06:03,080 --> 00:06:07,360 Ethereum is just under $2,700. 73 00:06:07,360 --> 00:06:12,520 And Solana is $146. 74 00:06:12,520 --> 00:06:14,960 Moving on to a more local vibe. 75 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:21,560 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 76 00:06:21,560 --> 00:06:25,800 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 77 00:06:25,800 --> 00:06:30,040 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 78 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:36,120 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 79 00:06:36,120 --> 00:06:39,400 and elevating mental well-being. 80 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:42,600 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 81 00:06:42,600 --> 00:06:49,360 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class, with locations in Canton, Wellesley, 82 00:06:49,360 --> 00:06:52,640 Kingham, Brookline, and Framingham. 83 00:06:52,640 --> 00:06:57,120 Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 84 00:06:57,120 --> 00:06:59,520 And now, back to the show. 85 00:06:59,520 --> 00:07:02,080 Let's talk science. 86 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:07,640 Yesterday, the Earth was hit by an intense solar storm, potentially bringing the northern 87 00:07:07,640 --> 00:07:12,720 lights further south than usual, according to a U.S. agency. 88 00:07:12,720 --> 00:07:19,360 The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, reported a level 4 geomagnetic 89 00:07:19,360 --> 00:07:22,800 storm on a scale of 5. 90 00:07:22,800 --> 00:07:29,960 This severe storm could make auroras visible as far south as Alabama and northern California. 91 00:07:29,960 --> 00:07:35,800 Caused by coronal mass ejections, these storms disrupt Earth's magnetic field. 92 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:41,300 While they can create beautiful auroras, they also pose risks, such as degrading communications 93 00:07:41,300 --> 00:07:44,120 and disrupting satellites. 94 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:48,640 The sun is near its peak activity in its 11-year cycle. 95 00:07:48,640 --> 00:07:57,580 And in entertainment news, Tom Cruise performs a crazy stunt jump from a stadium roof during 96 00:07:57,580 --> 00:08:01,280 the Olympics closing ceremony in Paris. 97 00:08:01,280 --> 00:08:06,360 The Mission Impossible star descended from the top of the Stade de France on a cable, 98 00:08:06,360 --> 00:08:10,660 landed on the arena floor, and mingled with athletes. 99 00:08:10,660 --> 00:08:16,040 As part of the handoff to Los Angeles for the 2028 Games, Cruise attached the Olympic 100 00:08:16,040 --> 00:08:21,320 flag to a motorcycle and exited through a cheering crowd. 101 00:08:21,320 --> 00:08:25,900 In a pre-taped segment, he was seen riding through Paris to a plane, eventually appearing 102 00:08:25,900 --> 00:08:31,000 at the Hollywood sign, where the Olympic rings replaced the double O's. 103 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:37,040 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 104 00:08:37,040 --> 00:08:43,120 And today, our quote comes from the American humorist and writer, Bill Vaughn. 105 00:08:43,120 --> 00:08:44,360 And he said, 106 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:50,400 If the right side of the brain controls the left side of the body, then only left-handed 107 00:08:50,400 --> 00:08:54,400 people are in their right minds. 108 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:57,080 And that's a wrap for this morning. 109 00:08:57,080 --> 00:09:03,320 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 110 00:09:03,320 --> 00:09:05,760 with local news and the weather reports. 111 00:09:05,760 --> 00:09:08,880 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 112 00:09:08,880 --> 00:09:36,520 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.