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 --> 00:00:13,080 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Wednesday, August 21st. 3 00:00:13,080 --> 00:00:14,920 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:14,920 --> 00:00:25,420 113 years ago, today in 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre by three 5 00:00:25,420 --> 00:00:30,840 Italian handymen, and it was not recovered until two years later. 6 00:00:30,840 --> 00:00:35,840 The media sensation surrounding the theft helped make it one of the world's most famous 7 00:00:35,840 --> 00:00:36,840 paintings. 8 00:00:36,840 --> 00:00:39,800 So now you know. 9 00:00:39,800 --> 00:00:43,960 And now, it's time for the weather report. 10 00:00:43,960 --> 00:00:48,240 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day, with just a slight chance of showers 11 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:53,560 and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. and a high near 73. 12 00:00:53,560 --> 00:01:00,000 Expect a gentle west wind around 7 miles per hour tonight. 13 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:05,800 Expect partly cloudy skies with a low of 56 and light winds. 14 00:01:05,800 --> 00:01:11,080 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Wednesday will be at 1230 with the 15 00:01:11,080 --> 00:01:14,320 low tide just before 8. 16 00:01:14,320 --> 00:01:22,240 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. 17 00:01:22,240 --> 00:01:27,800 Looking ahead in the weather, expect sunny days through Sunday, with highs gradually 18 00:01:27,800 --> 00:01:34,080 rising from the mid 70s to the mid 80s and light west winds. 19 00:01:34,080 --> 00:01:40,920 Nights will be mostly clear to partly cloudy, with lows in the upper 50s to mid 60s. 20 00:01:40,920 --> 00:01:43,220 Bonjour food enthusiasts. 21 00:01:43,220 --> 00:01:49,400 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas, nestled on 22 00:01:49,400 --> 00:01:53,960 El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard. 23 00:01:53,960 --> 00:01:58,080 This cafe is a haven for culinary delights. 24 00:01:58,080 --> 00:02:03,640 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 25 00:02:03,640 --> 00:02:08,440 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 26 00:02:08,440 --> 00:02:12,400 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 27 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:15,840 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 28 00:02:15,840 --> 00:02:19,280 Sunny mornings send you. 29 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:24,520 In local news, heading to Boston for Labor Day weekend? 30 00:02:24,520 --> 00:02:27,080 You are not alone. 31 00:02:27,080 --> 00:02:32,320 Boston is among the top 10 destinations in the United States for Labor Day travel, according 32 00:02:32,320 --> 00:02:35,140 to AAA booking data. 33 00:02:35,140 --> 00:02:43,560 Other popular spots include Orlando, New York, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, and San Francisco. 34 00:02:43,560 --> 00:02:49,800 Seattle, Washington is the number one destination, with travel to the city up nearly 30% from 35 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:51,680 last year. 36 00:02:51,680 --> 00:02:57,560 Domestic travel is up 9% overall, while costs are down 2%. 37 00:02:57,560 --> 00:03:06,720 Gas prices are expected to be lower, around $3.50 compared to last year's $3.81. 38 00:03:06,720 --> 00:03:18,680 International travel is down 4%, with costs up 11%, and most travelers heading to Europe. 39 00:03:18,680 --> 00:03:21,040 Now on to sports. 40 00:03:21,040 --> 00:03:26,800 Tom Brady, now a rookie broadcaster, expressed his frustration over the game being downed 41 00:03:26,800 --> 00:03:32,720 down for rookie quarterbacks during a conversation with Stephen A. Smith at the Fanatic Span 42 00:03:32,720 --> 00:03:34,480 Fest. 43 00:03:34,480 --> 00:03:38,940 Brady lamented that young quarterbacks are forced to play early because the game has 44 00:03:38,940 --> 00:03:40,960 been simplified. 45 00:03:40,960 --> 00:03:46,360 He noted, we used to spend hours in the offseason in training camp trying to be better, but 46 00:03:46,360 --> 00:03:50,720 now coaches don't go deep because players cannot. 47 00:03:50,720 --> 00:03:56,000 Brady also criticized college football, stating that players now learn a playbook instead 48 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:58,000 of a program. 49 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:04,520 He believes the game has changed, but opinions on whether it's better or worse bury. 50 00:04:04,520 --> 00:04:11,920 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Astros 6-5. 51 00:04:11,920 --> 00:04:18,600 Today the Sox close out this series with a day game. 52 00:04:18,600 --> 00:04:25,920 In top news, worsening air pollution is causing lung cancer rates to rise globally. 53 00:04:25,920 --> 00:04:31,360 In Taiwan, a majority of new cases affect nonsmokers, offering powerful lessons for 54 00:04:31,360 --> 00:04:33,400 the world. 55 00:04:33,400 --> 00:04:38,280 Two-thirds of lung cancer patients there have never smoked. 56 00:04:38,280 --> 00:04:43,240 Studies show increasing lung cancer rates among nonsmokers, with air pollution as a 57 00:04:43,240 --> 00:04:45,760 key factor. 58 00:04:45,760 --> 00:04:51,400 Taiwan's robust screening programs have improved early detection and survival rates. 59 00:04:51,400 --> 00:04:57,240 The United States could benefit from similar strategies to address rising lung cancer cases 60 00:04:57,240 --> 00:05:01,080 among never smokers. 61 00:05:01,080 --> 00:05:07,760 In business news, Notion hitting another all-time high on Tuesday. 62 00:05:07,760 --> 00:05:16,160 Gold spot price rose to $2,543.76 per troy ounce, marking a record in a year where the 63 00:05:16,160 --> 00:05:21,600 S&P 500 index also gained 18%. 64 00:05:21,600 --> 00:05:25,840 Persistent demand from global central banks may explain this trend. 65 00:05:25,840 --> 00:05:30,120 They bought a record amount of gold in the first half of the year, with plans to increase 66 00:05:30,120 --> 00:05:32,400 reserves further. 67 00:05:32,400 --> 00:05:38,680 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $59,400. 68 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:42,420 Ethereum is just under $2,600. 69 00:05:42,420 --> 00:05:47,640 And Solana is $142. 70 00:05:47,640 --> 00:05:49,880 Moving on to a more local vibe. 71 00:05:49,880 --> 00:05:56,600 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 72 00:05:56,600 --> 00:06:00,840 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 73 00:06:00,840 --> 00:06:05,480 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations in the Boston area. 74 00:06:05,480 --> 00:06:11,160 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 75 00:06:11,160 --> 00:06:14,440 and elevating mental well-being. 76 00:06:14,440 --> 00:06:17,640 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 77 00:06:17,640 --> 00:06:21,880 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 78 00:06:21,880 --> 00:06:28,200 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 79 00:06:28,200 --> 00:06:32,200 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 80 00:06:32,200 --> 00:06:35,640 And now back to the show. 81 00:06:35,640 --> 00:06:37,840 Let's talk science. 82 00:06:37,840 --> 00:06:44,160 Just all odds, an asteroid mining company, Astroforge, is making headway. 83 00:06:44,160 --> 00:06:50,720 Co-founders Josea Cain and Matt Gialich have successfully raised $40 million in funding, 84 00:06:50,720 --> 00:06:55,040 bringing their total to $55 million. 85 00:06:55,040 --> 00:07:02,000 In April 2023, Astroforge launched the Brokawon mission on a SpaceX transporter flight, but 86 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:04,000 encountered technical issues. 87 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:09,440 They are now preparing for the Odin mission, set to launch later this year, aiming to fly 88 00:07:09,440 --> 00:07:13,280 by a near-Earth, metallic-rich asteroid. 89 00:07:13,280 --> 00:07:19,680 Additionally, they plan to launch the Vestry mission in 2025, intending to dock with and 90 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:21,680 sample an asteroid. 91 00:07:21,680 --> 00:07:27,040 And in entertainment news. 92 00:07:27,040 --> 00:07:33,200 The new film, It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, is marketed as 93 00:07:33,200 --> 00:07:40,240 a love story, but it delves deeply into the complexities and heartbreaks of domestic violence. 94 00:07:40,240 --> 00:07:45,600 Bridget Stumpf, founder and executive director of Network for Victim Recovery of Washington, 95 00:07:45,600 --> 00:07:51,400 D.C., highlights the importance of content warnings for sensitive topics. 96 00:07:51,400 --> 00:07:57,080 Stumpf criticizes the film for not providing adequate warnings or resources for survivors, 97 00:07:57,080 --> 00:08:01,100 emphasizing the need for trauma-informed storytelling. 98 00:08:01,100 --> 00:08:07,200 He suggests that Hollywood adopt practices from TV shows, offering pre- and post-production 99 00:08:07,200 --> 00:08:11,240 support to ensure viewers are prepared and cared for. 100 00:08:11,240 --> 00:08:16,960 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 101 00:08:16,960 --> 00:08:22,960 And today, our quote comes from the French painter, Eugene de la Croix. 102 00:08:22,960 --> 00:08:23,960 And he said, 103 00:08:23,960 --> 00:08:31,480 What moves men of genius, or rather what inspires their work, is not new ideas, but their obsession 104 00:08:31,480 --> 00:08:37,800 with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough. 105 00:08:37,800 --> 00:08:40,460 And that's a wrap for this morning. 106 00:08:40,460 --> 00:08:46,680 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 107 00:08:46,680 --> 00:08:49,240 with local news and the weather reports. 108 00:08:49,240 --> 00:08:55,400 Have an amazing day, my good friends, we'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny 109 00:08:55,400 --> 00:09:22,840 Mornings in Boston.