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 --> 00:00:13,160 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Thursday, August 15th. 3 00:00:13,160 --> 00:00:15,560 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,560 --> 00:00:18,760 Today is flooding of the Nile day. 5 00:00:18,760 --> 00:00:24,920 The Nile River, flowing through 11 African countries, is crucial for Egypt, Sudan, and 6 00:00:24,920 --> 00:00:27,160 South Sudan. 7 00:00:27,160 --> 00:00:33,240 Its yearly flooding, celebrated for millennia, left behind nutrient-rich black silt, enabling 8 00:00:33,240 --> 00:00:35,800 desert agriculture. 9 00:00:35,800 --> 00:00:42,000 Hinchin Egyptians attributed this to the goddess Isis, whose tears, they believed, caused the 10 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:46,040 flood. 11 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:48,040 So now you know. 12 00:00:48,040 --> 00:00:52,200 And now, it's time for the weather report. 13 00:00:52,200 --> 00:00:57,280 It looks like we're in for a partly sunny day with a 50% chance of rain showers and 14 00:00:57,280 --> 00:01:01,880 thunderstorms and temperatures reaching the low 80s. 15 00:01:01,880 --> 00:01:05,840 Expect a northeast breeze around 6 miles per hour. 16 00:01:05,840 --> 00:01:11,520 Tonight, there will be haze, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10, and it'll be 17 00:01:11,520 --> 00:01:15,560 mostly cloudy with a low around 65. 18 00:01:15,560 --> 00:01:20,920 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be at 8, with a low 19 00:01:20,920 --> 00:01:23,800 tide just before 9. 20 00:01:23,800 --> 00:01:31,920 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 69 degrees for the water temperature. 21 00:01:31,920 --> 00:01:34,600 Looking ahead in the weather. 22 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:41,360 Expect patchy fog early Friday, then partly sunny skies with highs in the low 80s. 23 00:01:41,360 --> 00:01:45,980 Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s. 24 00:01:45,980 --> 00:01:50,980 Rain showers and thunderstorms are possible from Saturday night through Monday, with highs 25 00:01:50,980 --> 00:01:54,240 in the upper 70s to mid 80s. 26 00:01:54,240 --> 00:01:57,060 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 27 00:01:57,060 --> 00:02:02,080 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 28 00:02:02,080 --> 00:02:09,160 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 29 00:02:09,160 --> 00:02:11,960 for culinary delights. 30 00:02:11,960 --> 00:02:17,480 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 31 00:02:17,480 --> 00:02:22,240 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 32 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:26,240 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 33 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:29,680 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 34 00:02:29,680 --> 00:02:33,160 Sunny mornings send you. 35 00:02:33,160 --> 00:02:39,240 In local news, the country's first cargo electric bike share has launched in the Boston 36 00:02:39,240 --> 00:02:40,980 area. 37 00:02:40,980 --> 00:02:46,600 This program offers cargo e-bikes, which are closer to a car replacement, with room for 38 00:02:46,600 --> 00:02:50,000 groceries, goods, or passengers. 39 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:57,920 Cardo B, the new operation, features bikes from Urban Aero, favored by cargo e-bike enthusiasts. 40 00:02:57,920 --> 00:03:03,920 It costs $2.50 to unlock a bike, then $0.25 a minute. 41 00:03:03,920 --> 00:03:09,240 The bikes have a 30-mile range with pedal assist for easier rides. 42 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:14,240 Available in Jamaica Plain, Cambridge, and Somerville, these bikes must be returned to 43 00:03:14,240 --> 00:03:16,360 their home station. 44 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:21,920 Despite weather challenges, this initiative aims to reduce car usage, according to CEO 45 00:03:21,920 --> 00:03:28,200 Dorothy Fennell. 46 00:03:28,200 --> 00:03:30,240 Now on to sports. 47 00:03:30,240 --> 00:03:38,640 Vikings rookie quarterback, J.J. McCarthy, will miss the 2024 season following knee surgery. 48 00:03:38,640 --> 00:03:44,040 Coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed McCarthy needed a full meniscus repair, sidelining 49 00:03:44,040 --> 00:03:46,960 him until 2025. 50 00:03:46,960 --> 00:03:52,480 This news dampened optimism surrounding McCarthy's progress, leaving veteran Sam Darnold, who 51 00:03:52,480 --> 00:03:57,240 signed a $10 million contract, as the likely starter. 52 00:03:57,240 --> 00:04:03,120 McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in April, joins a rare group of first-round quarterbacks 53 00:04:03,120 --> 00:04:06,640 who did not play in their rookie season. 54 00:04:06,640 --> 00:04:11,840 With the setback, O'Connell remains optimistic about McCarthy's future, emphasizing his 55 00:04:11,840 --> 00:04:15,520 impressive early performances. 56 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:22,680 In local sports, the Red Sox at home lost to the Rangers 9-7. 57 00:04:22,680 --> 00:04:30,200 Tonight, the Sox are on the road in Baltimore to take on the Orioles, and the Pats are at 58 00:04:30,200 --> 00:04:36,160 home to play the Eagles for their second preseason game. 59 00:04:36,160 --> 00:04:38,120 And top news. 60 00:04:38,120 --> 00:04:45,040 In a significant move, Mars is set to acquire Kelenova for nearly $30 billion, pushing the 61 00:04:45,040 --> 00:04:49,320 company further into the global snacks business. 62 00:04:49,320 --> 00:04:54,440 Known for products like M&Ms and Snickers, Mars will now enter the chips and cracker 63 00:04:54,440 --> 00:04:57,160 aisles of supermarkets. 64 00:04:57,160 --> 00:05:03,280 This large-scale deal comes amid rising consumer protests about higher grocery prices and increased 65 00:05:03,280 --> 00:05:06,600 scrutiny over processed foods. 66 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:10,920 Smaller food deals are also underway, with Campbell's Soup purchasing Sovo's brands 67 00:05:10,920 --> 00:05:17,760 for $3 billion, and JM Smucker buying Hostess brands for $5 billion. 68 00:05:17,760 --> 00:05:23,320 This consolidation trend reflects companies' strategies to boost growth amid slowing sales 69 00:05:23,320 --> 00:05:27,660 and lower stock market valuations. 70 00:05:27,660 --> 00:05:30,000 In business news. 71 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:35,660 Michael Burry, famed for his role in the Big Short, has shifted more of his portfolio into 72 00:05:35,660 --> 00:05:44,120 Chinese internet stocks, notably Alibaba Group and Baidu Inc. during the second quarter. 73 00:05:44,120 --> 00:05:49,520 According to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing, Burry's largest holding as of June 74 00:05:49,520 --> 00:05:55,340 30 was an investment in Alibaba, worth over $11 million. 75 00:05:55,340 --> 00:06:02,440 His firm, Cyan Asset Management, also increased its stake in Baidu by more than 30,000 shares, 76 00:06:02,440 --> 00:06:06,360 totaling $6.5 million. 77 00:06:06,360 --> 00:06:12,640 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $58,400. 78 00:06:12,640 --> 00:06:16,360 Ethereum is just under $2,700. 79 00:06:16,360 --> 00:06:21,480 And Solana is $144. 80 00:06:21,480 --> 00:06:23,920 Moving on to a more local vibe. 81 00:06:23,920 --> 00:06:30,520 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 82 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:34,760 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 83 00:06:34,760 --> 00:06:39,400 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 84 00:06:39,400 --> 00:06:45,080 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 85 00:06:45,080 --> 00:06:48,360 and elevating mental well-being. 86 00:06:48,360 --> 00:06:51,560 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 87 00:06:51,560 --> 00:06:55,800 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 88 00:06:55,800 --> 00:07:02,120 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 89 00:07:02,120 --> 00:07:06,120 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 90 00:07:06,120 --> 00:07:09,560 And now back to the show. 91 00:07:09,560 --> 00:07:11,360 Let's talk science. 92 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:17,040 In an exciting discovery, NASA's Mars Insight lander has provided evidence of liquid water 93 00:07:17,040 --> 00:07:20,240 deep beneath the Martian surface. 94 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:26,680 This finding, released on August 14, could advance the search for life on Mars. 95 00:07:26,680 --> 00:07:32,880 The lander, which has been on Mars since 2018, used seismic data to reveal these subsurface 96 00:07:32,880 --> 00:07:35,400 water reservoirs. 97 00:07:35,400 --> 00:07:39,360 Vashon Wright from the University of California, San Diego stated, 98 00:07:39,360 --> 00:07:44,320 "...the ingredients for life as we know it exist in the Martian subsurface if these 99 00:07:44,320 --> 00:07:47,240 interpretations are correct." 100 00:07:47,240 --> 00:07:51,880 This study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, could 101 00:07:51,880 --> 00:07:55,800 significantly impact future Mars missions. 102 00:07:55,800 --> 00:08:05,200 And in entertainment news, Alien, Romulus, is garnering acclaim, being hailed as the 103 00:08:05,200 --> 00:08:10,080 best entry in the franchise since the original Aliens. 104 00:08:10,080 --> 00:08:16,640 Directed by Fidel Veres and produced by Ridley Scott, this sepal, starring Kayleigh Spaney, 105 00:08:16,640 --> 00:08:20,680 returns to the horror roots of the series. 106 00:08:20,680 --> 00:08:25,800 Critics are praising its ability to blend homage with fresh elements, making it a standout 107 00:08:25,800 --> 00:08:28,120 in the Alien saga. 108 00:08:28,120 --> 00:08:35,420 The first reviews highlight its scariness, strong performances, and memorable new characters. 109 00:08:35,420 --> 00:08:41,280 With a solid tomatometer score, Alien, Romulus promises to reignite hope for the future of 110 00:08:41,280 --> 00:08:43,400 Alien movies. 111 00:08:43,400 --> 00:08:48,080 It opens in theaters on August 16, 2024. 112 00:08:48,080 --> 00:08:53,800 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 113 00:08:53,800 --> 00:09:00,000 And today, our quote comes from the British theoretical physicist and cosmologist, Stephen 114 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,760 Hawking. 115 00:09:01,760 --> 00:09:02,760 And he said, 116 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:08,620 "...I believe alien life is quite common in the universe, although intelligent life 117 00:09:08,620 --> 00:09:11,020 is less so. 118 00:09:11,020 --> 00:09:15,000 Some say it has yet to appear on planet Earth. 119 00:09:15,000 --> 00:09:17,280 Sing." 120 00:09:17,280 --> 00:09:19,960 And that's a wrap for this morning. 121 00:09:19,960 --> 00:09:26,200 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 122 00:09:26,200 --> 00:09:28,760 with local news and the weather reports. 123 00:09:28,760 --> 00:09:31,760 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 124 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:41,400 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.