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 Monday, August 26th. 3 00:00:13,160 --> 00:00:15,560 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,560 --> 00:00:20,440 Today is National Dog Day, honoring our loyal companions. 5 00:00:20,440 --> 00:00:26,680 Established in 2004 by Colleen Page, this day raises awareness about adopting rescue 6 00:00:26,680 --> 00:00:30,320 dogs and promoting all breeds. 7 00:00:30,320 --> 00:00:35,800 Dogs contribute significantly to society, from law enforcement to therapy. 8 00:00:35,800 --> 00:00:42,240 Celebrate by adopting, volunteering, or simply giving your pup extra love. 9 00:00:42,240 --> 00:00:44,280 So now you know. 10 00:00:44,280 --> 00:00:48,400 And now, it's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:48,400 --> 00:00:52,760 It looks like we're in for some scattered showers and thunderstorms between noon and 12 00:00:52,760 --> 00:01:00,520 2 p.m., then more scattered showers and thunderstorms with partly sunny skies and a high near 79, 13 00:01:00,520 --> 00:01:04,080 falling to 72 in the afternoon. 14 00:01:04,080 --> 00:01:11,720 Tonight, expect scattered showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m., then patchy fog with mostly 15 00:01:11,720 --> 00:01:15,880 cloudy skies and a low around 64. 16 00:01:15,880 --> 00:01:21,320 For all the beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be just before 5, with 17 00:01:21,320 --> 00:01:24,600 a low tide just before 11. 18 00:01:24,600 --> 00:01:32,600 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 71 degrees for the water temperature. 19 00:01:32,600 --> 00:01:39,120 Looking ahead in the weather, expect patchy fog early Tuesday, then mostly sunny with 20 00:01:39,120 --> 00:01:41,720 highs in the low 80s. 21 00:01:41,720 --> 00:01:46,400 Nights will be mostly clear with lows around the upper 60s. 22 00:01:46,400 --> 00:01:53,120 Wednesday brings a 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms, with highs in the upper 80s. 23 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:57,560 Nights will be mostly cloudy, with similar rain chances. 24 00:01:57,560 --> 00:02:03,800 Thursday through Friday, expect mostly sunny skies, with highs in the low 70s and mostly 25 00:02:03,800 --> 00:02:07,160 clear nights, cooling to the upper 50s. 26 00:02:07,160 --> 00:02:10,180 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 27 00:02:10,180 --> 00:02:15,200 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 28 00:02:15,200 --> 00:02:22,280 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven 29 00:02:22,280 --> 00:02:25,040 for culinary delights. 30 00:02:25,040 --> 00:02:30,620 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 31 00:02:30,620 --> 00:02:35,360 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 32 00:02:35,360 --> 00:02:39,400 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 33 00:02:39,400 --> 00:02:42,840 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 34 00:02:42,840 --> 00:02:46,280 Any morning sends you. 35 00:02:46,280 --> 00:02:53,240 In local news, Boston is one of eight communities in the state now considered at high risk for 36 00:02:53,240 --> 00:02:57,160 West Nile virus, health officials announced. 37 00:02:57,160 --> 00:03:04,400 The other high-risk areas, all in Plymouth County, include Abington, Brockton, East Bridgewater, 38 00:03:04,400 --> 00:03:08,980 Marion, Mattapoisette, Rochester and Whitman. 39 00:03:08,980 --> 00:03:15,000 Such portions of eastern Massachusetts face moderate risk, with two cases already diagnosed 40 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:17,080 this year. 41 00:03:17,080 --> 00:03:22,640 State epidemiologist Dr. Katherine Brown recommends using mosquito repellent, checking 42 00:03:22,640 --> 00:03:26,320 window screens and emptying water containers. 43 00:03:26,320 --> 00:03:32,600 Additionally, eastern equine encephalitis, another serious mosquito-borne illness, has 44 00:03:32,600 --> 00:03:35,660 been reported in Worcester County. 45 00:03:35,660 --> 00:03:45,920 Some communities are considering limiting outdoor activities at dusk to reduce risk. 46 00:03:45,920 --> 00:03:48,560 Now on to sports. 47 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:53,820 In a thrilling upset, Georgia Tech defeated the 10th ranked Florida State Seminoles in 48 00:03:53,820 --> 00:03:57,360 Dublin with a last-second field goal. 49 00:03:57,360 --> 00:04:04,640 Adenberg's 44-yard kick secured a 24-21 victory for the Yellow Jackets. 50 00:04:04,640 --> 00:04:10,720 Field coach Brent Key starts his third season with a significant win. 51 00:04:10,720 --> 00:04:16,380 Despite an earlier mishap, quarterback Haynes King and Eric Singleton-Jere set up the game-winning 52 00:04:16,380 --> 00:04:18,640 field goal. 53 00:04:18,640 --> 00:04:23,880 Florida State's season opening loss, a setback in their revenge tour, hints at a competitive 54 00:04:23,880 --> 00:04:26,440 ACC season. 55 00:04:26,440 --> 00:04:33,560 Up next, Florida State faces Boston College, while Georgia Tech hosts Georgia State. 56 00:04:33,560 --> 00:04:42,360 In local sports, the Red Sox at home got swept by the Diamondbacks 7-5. 57 00:04:42,360 --> 00:04:49,240 And tonight, the Sox remain at home to take on the Blue Jays. 58 00:04:49,240 --> 00:04:57,680 In top news, standardized barcodes, which debuted in 1974, may soon be replaced by QR 59 00:04:57,680 --> 00:04:58,760 codes. 60 00:04:58,760 --> 00:05:04,720 Brands like Coca-Cola and others aim to transition by 2027. 61 00:05:04,720 --> 00:05:11,200 This shift promises enhanced sales and customer engagement, but requires global collaboration, 62 00:05:11,200 --> 00:05:15,440 software and hardware updates, and consumer education. 63 00:05:15,440 --> 00:05:23,440 QR codes offering richer product information could revolutionize retail. 64 00:05:23,440 --> 00:05:31,280 In business news, robo-taxis are closer than many investors might expect. 65 00:05:31,280 --> 00:05:35,560 Tesla has big plans, but it will face competition. 66 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:41,000 General Motors self-driving taxi company Cruise and Uber Technologies announced a multi-year 67 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:48,560 strategic partnership to bring Cruise autonomous vehicles to the Uber platform by 2025. 68 00:05:48,560 --> 00:05:53,120 This confirms Uber's commitment to self-driving technology. 69 00:05:53,120 --> 00:05:58,840 Tesla also aims to capture 20% of the ride-hailing market with its own network. 70 00:05:58,840 --> 00:06:05,640 Alphabet's Waymo already completes 100,000 autonomous rides weekly. 71 00:06:05,640 --> 00:06:11,280 Tesla plans to reveal more about its robo-taxi services in October, despite facing challenges 72 00:06:11,280 --> 00:06:14,320 with regulatory approvals. 73 00:06:14,320 --> 00:06:20,960 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $63,900. 74 00:06:20,960 --> 00:06:24,880 Ethereum is just over $2,700. 75 00:06:24,880 --> 00:06:29,520 And Solana is $160. 76 00:06:29,520 --> 00:06:32,080 Moving on to a more local vibe. 77 00:06:32,080 --> 00:06:38,820 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 78 00:06:38,820 --> 00:06:42,880 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 79 00:06:42,880 --> 00:06:47,320 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 80 00:06:47,320 --> 00:06:53,360 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 81 00:06:53,360 --> 00:06:56,640 and elevating mental well-being. 82 00:06:56,640 --> 00:06:59,840 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 83 00:06:59,840 --> 00:07:04,080 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 84 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:10,420 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 85 00:07:10,420 --> 00:07:14,400 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 86 00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:17,920 And now, back to the show. 87 00:07:17,920 --> 00:07:20,240 Let's talk science. 88 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:26,080 SpaceX is set to conduct its first-ever private spacewalk, marking one of its riskiest missions 89 00:07:26,080 --> 00:07:27,520 yet. 90 00:07:27,520 --> 00:07:33,040 Two commercial astronauts, part of a four-person crew, will exit the crew Dragon Vehicle to 91 00:07:33,040 --> 00:07:35,760 test new spacesuits. 92 00:07:35,760 --> 00:07:41,800 Funded by technology billionaire Jared Isaacman, the Polariston mission aims to advance space 93 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:46,240 exploration, including a human mission to Mars. 94 00:07:46,240 --> 00:07:50,640 Launching Tuesday from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the spacewalk will occur a few 95 00:07:50,640 --> 00:07:52,600 days later. 96 00:07:52,600 --> 00:07:57,680 This mission will also test the Starlink satellite communication system and achieve the highest 97 00:07:57,680 --> 00:08:01,040 orbit since NASA's Apollo missions. 98 00:08:01,040 --> 00:08:10,440 And in entertainment news, the Beach Boys are back on tour celebrating endless summer 99 00:08:10,440 --> 00:08:12,400 gold. 100 00:08:12,400 --> 00:08:18,040 Lead singer Mike Love recently called to promote their summer tour, which hits the area next 101 00:08:18,040 --> 00:08:19,040 weekend. 102 00:08:19,040 --> 00:08:25,360 They will perform Saturday at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, and next Sunday 103 00:08:25,360 --> 00:08:31,920 at the Raidy Shell at Jacobs Park in San Diego with special guest John Stomas. 104 00:08:31,920 --> 00:08:37,020 Love, the only original Beach Boy still with the group, reflects on the band's history 105 00:08:37,020 --> 00:08:38,960 and legacy. 106 00:08:38,960 --> 00:08:43,560 He emphasized the band's enduring appeal, noting that their music often brings together 107 00:08:43,560 --> 00:08:46,240 multiple generations. 108 00:08:46,240 --> 00:08:50,960 The Beach Boys songs continue to resonate, promoting unity and harmony. 109 00:08:50,960 --> 00:08:56,840 Well, all righty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 110 00:08:56,840 --> 00:09:02,560 And today, our quote comes from the American president, Abraham Lincoln. 111 00:09:02,560 --> 00:09:09,960 And he said, how many legs does a dog have if you call his tail a leg? 112 00:09:09,960 --> 00:09:13,200 Well, four. 113 00:09:13,200 --> 00:09:18,960 Saying that a tail is a leg does not make it a leg. 114 00:09:18,960 --> 00:09:21,640 And that's a wrap for this morning. 115 00:09:21,640 --> 00:09:27,840 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 116 00:09:27,840 --> 00:09:30,480 with local news and the weather reports. 117 00:09:30,480 --> 00:09:33,400 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 118 00:09:33,400 --> 00:10:01,320 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.