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 --> 00:00:12,920 I'm your host Melissa and it's Thursday, August 22nd. 3 00:00:12,920 --> 00:00:15,080 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,080 --> 00:00:23,180 Thirty-five years ago, today in 1989, Nell and Ryan of the Texas Rangers struck out Ricky 5 00:00:23,180 --> 00:00:28,780 Henderson of the Oakland Athletics to become the first major league pitcher to register 6 00:00:28,780 --> 00:00:31,880 5,000 strikeouts. 7 00:00:31,880 --> 00:00:46,040 Ryan ended his career with a record-setting 5,714 strikeouts. 8 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:48,040 So now you know. 9 00:00:48,040 --> 00:00:52,200 And now, it's time for the weather report. 10 00:00:52,200 --> 00:00:57,640 It looks like we're in for a sunny day with temperatures near 74 and a gentle west wind 11 00:00:57,640 --> 00:01:00,560 around 9 miles per hour. 12 00:01:00,560 --> 00:01:07,440 Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low of 58 in light winds. 13 00:01:07,440 --> 00:01:13,760 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Thursday will be at 745 with a high 14 00:01:13,760 --> 00:01:15,760 tide at night. 15 00:01:15,760 --> 00:01:30,760 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 70 degrees for the water temperature. 16 00:01:30,760 --> 00:01:36,880 Looking ahead in the weather, expect sunny skies Friday and Saturday with highs in the 17 00:01:36,880 --> 00:01:40,800 low 80s and light west winds. 18 00:01:40,800 --> 00:01:44,840 Nights will be mostly clear with lows around 60. 19 00:01:44,840 --> 00:01:50,000 Sunday will be mostly sunny, highs in the mid 80s and southwest winds. 20 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:54,440 A slight chance of showers are in the cards for Monday afternoon. 21 00:01:54,440 --> 00:01:57,680 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 22 00:01:57,680 --> 00:02:02,560 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 23 00:02:02,560 --> 00:02:09,780 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 24 00:02:09,780 --> 00:02:12,560 for culinary delights. 25 00:02:12,560 --> 00:02:18,120 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 26 00:02:18,120 --> 00:02:22,920 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 27 00:02:22,920 --> 00:02:26,880 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 28 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:30,320 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 29 00:02:30,320 --> 00:02:33,780 Sunny mornings send you. 30 00:02:33,780 --> 00:02:40,220 In local news, spiraling housing prices in Provincetown, Massachusetts reflect a broader 31 00:02:40,220 --> 00:02:42,880 trend in the United States. 32 00:02:42,880 --> 00:02:49,560 A decade ago, a local restaurant there quickly realizing the local economy's fragility. 33 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:55,400 Jamaican culinary students working on student visas struggled with housing living in a borrowed 34 00:02:55,400 --> 00:02:57,160 car. 35 00:02:57,160 --> 00:03:03,120 Provincetown, with a summer population 16 times its year-round residents, faces profound 36 00:03:03,120 --> 00:03:07,460 economic issues mirroring the national landscape. 37 00:03:07,460 --> 00:03:13,640 The median single-family home recently sold for $2.5 million. 38 00:03:13,640 --> 00:03:18,600 Local businesses have invested heavily in housing for workers. 39 00:03:18,600 --> 00:03:24,360 Despite challenges, the community remains resilient, embodying a uniquely American spirit 40 00:03:24,360 --> 00:03:30,920 of perseverance. 41 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:33,720 Now on to sports. 42 00:03:33,720 --> 00:03:39,800 Outside Northwestern's Quest, to build a college football stadium in 65 days, the temporary 43 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:44,720 stadium in Evanston, Illinois is still under construction. 44 00:03:44,720 --> 00:03:49,120 The North Grandstand's final bleachers are being added, and scaffolding is in place for 45 00:03:49,120 --> 00:03:51,040 the scoreboard. 46 00:03:51,040 --> 00:03:56,360 The Southstands will feature club-level seating with views of Lake Michigan. 47 00:03:56,360 --> 00:04:02,560 Named Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium, this 15,000-seat stadium will host 48 00:04:02,560 --> 00:04:09,720 Wildcats games for the next two seasons during Ryan Field's $800 million rebuild. 49 00:04:09,720 --> 00:04:15,240 Deputy Athletic Director Jesse Marks emphasized the tight time frame, calling it a project 50 00:04:15,240 --> 00:04:18,640 of grit and tenacity. 51 00:04:18,640 --> 00:04:25,680 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Astros 4-1. 52 00:04:25,680 --> 00:04:32,240 Tonight, the Sox are off and headed home to Fenway to start their three-game series with 53 00:04:32,240 --> 00:04:35,520 the Diamondbacks. 54 00:04:35,520 --> 00:04:40,960 In top news, can energy drinks really boost your metabolism? 55 00:04:40,960 --> 00:04:47,960 Fitness influencers tout them as metabolism stimulants, but experts reveal the truth. 56 00:04:47,960 --> 00:04:52,680 Energy drinks, often packed with sugar, have low-calorie options claiming to aid in weight 57 00:04:52,680 --> 00:04:54,480 management. 58 00:04:54,480 --> 00:05:00,000 Andrew Jackham from the Mayo Clinic notes that caffeine can increase metabolism short-term, 59 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:03,840 but is unlikely to cause substantial fat loss. 60 00:05:03,840 --> 00:05:09,240 Jeffrey Stout from the University of Central Florida adds that energy drinks are more effective 61 00:05:09,240 --> 00:05:12,080 when combined with exercise. 62 00:05:12,080 --> 00:05:17,920 Lena Vukovic, a dietician, states there is no correlation between energy drink consumption 63 00:05:17,920 --> 00:05:20,320 and weight loss. 64 00:05:20,320 --> 00:05:25,960 Experts recommend caution and focusing on a balanced lifestyle. 65 00:05:25,960 --> 00:05:33,280 In business news, in a notable development, Lingo Telecom has agreed to pay a $1 million 66 00:05:33,280 --> 00:05:40,060 fine for transmitting AI-generated robocalls that imitated President Joe Biden, aiming 67 00:05:40,060 --> 00:05:44,400 to dissuade voters in New Hampshire's Democratic primary. 68 00:05:44,400 --> 00:05:49,680 The Federal Communications Commission highlighted that these calls, directed by political consultant 69 00:05:49,680 --> 00:05:54,760 Steve Kramer, used voice-cloning technology to spread disinformation. 70 00:05:54,760 --> 00:06:00,680 Initially, the Federal Communications Commission proposed a $2 million fine. 71 00:06:00,680 --> 00:06:07,320 Kramer, who faces charges, admitted to paying $500 for the calls. 72 00:06:07,320 --> 00:06:12,800 The Federal Communications Commission has also proposed a $6 million fine for Kramer 73 00:06:12,800 --> 00:06:18,360 and is considering new rules for AI-generated political ads. 74 00:06:18,360 --> 00:06:30,120 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $61,200, Ethereum is just over $2,600, and Solana is 75 00:06:30,120 --> 00:06:33,600 $144. 76 00:06:33,600 --> 00:06:40,720 Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 77 00:06:40,720 --> 00:06:47,120 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 78 00:06:47,120 --> 00:06:51,400 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 79 00:06:51,400 --> 00:06:57,440 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 80 00:06:57,440 --> 00:07:00,200 and elevating mental well-being. 81 00:07:00,200 --> 00:07:03,920 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 82 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:08,160 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 83 00:07:08,160 --> 00:07:14,500 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 84 00:07:14,500 --> 00:07:18,480 tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 85 00:07:18,480 --> 00:07:21,920 And now, back to the show. 86 00:07:21,920 --> 00:07:24,040 Let's talk tech. 87 00:07:24,040 --> 00:07:29,600 Russia is urging citizens to reduce their use of dating apps and other online activities 88 00:07:29,600 --> 00:07:32,840 to prevent Ukrainian spying. 89 00:07:32,840 --> 00:07:37,200 Following Ukraine's surprise attack on Kursk, a memo from Russia's Ministry of Internal 90 00:07:37,200 --> 00:07:43,640 Affairs warns against using online dating services, as they could be exploited for information 91 00:07:43,640 --> 00:07:45,240 gathering. 92 00:07:45,240 --> 00:07:51,600 Popular US dating apps like Tinder and Hinge are not available in Russia, as Match Group 93 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:55,680 withdrew from the market in 2023. 94 00:07:55,680 --> 00:08:01,720 Authorities also advised against posting footage from dash cams or using unprotected home security 95 00:08:01,720 --> 00:08:06,280 cameras to prevent strategic information from being accessed. 96 00:08:06,280 --> 00:08:11,560 And in entertainment news. 97 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:17,680 Chick-fil-A plans to launch a video streaming service focusing on family-friendly content, 98 00:08:17,680 --> 00:08:20,080 according to Deadline. 99 00:08:20,080 --> 00:08:27,020 The fast food chain is reportedly paying up to $400,000 per half hour for unscripted content 100 00:08:27,020 --> 00:08:30,960 and is working with major production companies. 101 00:08:30,960 --> 00:08:34,920 Producer Brian Gibson has been recruited to head programming. 102 00:08:34,920 --> 00:08:40,000 Chick-fil-A is also in discussions to license a family-friendly game show and has ordered 103 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:45,040 10 episodes of an unnamed show from Sugar 23. 104 00:08:45,040 --> 00:08:49,840 This move comes as the streaming industry faces a boiling point, with increased options 105 00:08:49,840 --> 00:08:53,760 and price hikes leading to frequent subscription cancellations. 106 00:08:53,760 --> 00:09:00,000 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 107 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:08,200 And today, our quote comes from the 26th president and conservationist, Theodore Roosevelt. 108 00:09:08,200 --> 00:09:15,480 He said, It is only through labor and painful effort, by grim energy and resolute courage, 109 00:09:15,480 --> 00:09:19,200 that we move on to better things. 110 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:21,880 And that's a wrap for this morning. 111 00:09:21,880 --> 00:09:28,080 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 112 00:09:28,080 --> 00:09:30,760 with local news and the weather reports. 113 00:09:30,760 --> 00:09:33,680 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 114 00:09:33,680 --> 00:09:38,120 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.