Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa, and it's Thursday, August 15th.
You'll be interested to know.
Today is flooding of the Nile day.
The Nile River, flowing through 11 African countries, is crucial for Egypt, Sudan, and
South Sudan.
Its yearly flooding, celebrated for millennia, left behind nutrient-rich black silt, enabling
desert agriculture.
Hinchin Egyptians attributed this to the goddess Isis, whose tears, they believed, caused the
flood.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report.
It looks like we're in for a partly sunny day with a 50% chance of rain showers and
thunderstorms and temperatures reaching the low 80s.
Expect a northeast breeze around 6 miles per hour.
Tonight, there will be haze, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10, and it'll be
mostly cloudy with a low around 65.
For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be at 8, with a low
tide just before 9.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 69 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect patchy fog early Friday, then partly sunny skies with highs in the low 80s.
Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s.
Rain showers and thunderstorms are possible from Saturday night through Monday, with highs
in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
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Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5.
So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, the country's first cargo electric bike share has launched in the Boston
area.
This program offers cargo e-bikes, which are closer to a car replacement, with room for
groceries, goods, or passengers.
Cardo B, the new operation, features bikes from Urban Aero, favored by cargo e-bike enthusiasts.
It costs $2.50 to unlock a bike, then $0.25 a minute.
The bikes have a 30-mile range with pedal assist for easier rides.
Available in Jamaica Plain, Cambridge, and Somerville, these bikes must be returned to
their home station.
Despite weather challenges, this initiative aims to reduce car usage, according to CEO
Dorothy Fennell.
Now on to sports.
Vikings rookie quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, will miss the 2024 season following knee surgery.
Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed McCarthy needed a full meniscus repair, sidelining
him until 2025.
This news dampened optimism surrounding McCarthy's progress, leaving veteran Sam Darnold, who
signed a $10 million contract, as the likely starter.
McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in April, joins a rare group of first-round quarterbacks
who did not play in their rookie season.
With the setback, O'Connell remains optimistic about McCarthy's future, emphasizing his
impressive early performances.
In local sports, the Red Sox at home lost to the Rangers 9-7.
Tonight, the Sox are on the road in Baltimore to take on the Orioles, and the Pats are at
home to play the Eagles for their second preseason game.
And top news.
In a significant move, Mars is set to acquire Kelenova for nearly $30 billion, pushing the
company further into the global snacks business.
Known for products like M&Ms and Snickers, Mars will now enter the chips and cracker
aisles of supermarkets.
This large-scale deal comes amid rising consumer protests about higher grocery prices and increased
scrutiny over processed foods.
Smaller food deals are also underway, with Campbell's Soup purchasing Sovo's brands
for $3 billion, and JM Smucker buying Hostess brands for $5 billion.
This consolidation trend reflects companies' strategies to boost growth amid slowing sales
and lower stock market valuations.
In business news.
Michael Burry, famed for his role in the Big Short, has shifted more of his portfolio into
Chinese internet stocks, notably Alibaba Group and Baidu Inc. during the second quarter.
According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Burry's largest holding as of June
30 was an investment in Alibaba, worth over $11 million.
His firm, Cyan Asset Management, also increased its stake in Baidu by more than 30,000 shares,
totaling $6.5 million.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $58,400.
Ethereum is just under $2,700.
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 science.
In an exciting discovery, NASA's Mars Insight lander has provided evidence of liquid water
deep beneath the Martian surface.
This finding, released on August 14, could advance the search for life on Mars.
The lander, which has been on Mars since 2018, used seismic data to reveal these subsurface
water reservoirs.
Vashon Wright from the University of California, San Diego stated,
"...the ingredients for life as we know it exist in the Martian subsurface if these
interpretations are correct."
This study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could
significantly impact future Mars missions.
And in entertainment news, Alien, Romulus, is garnering acclaim, being hailed as the
best entry in the franchise since the original Aliens.
Directed by Fidel Veres and produced by Ridley Scott, this sepal, starring Kayleigh Spaney,
returns to the horror roots of the series.
Critics are praising its ability to blend homage with fresh elements, making it a standout
in the Alien saga.
The first reviews highlight its scariness, strong performances, and memorable new characters.
With a solid tomatometer score, Alien, Romulus promises to reignite hope for the future of
Alien movies.
It opens in theaters on August 16, 2024.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, Stephen
Hawking.
And he said,
"...I believe alien life is quite common in the universe, although intelligent life
is less so.
Some say it has yet to appear on planet Earth.
Sing."
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.