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 --> 00:00:12,800 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, August 29th. 3 00:00:12,800 --> 00:00:14,800 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:14,800 --> 00:00:23,280 27 years ago, today, in 1997, Netflix was founded by American entrepreneurs Reed Hastings 5 00:00:23,280 --> 00:00:25,840 and Mark Randolph. 6 00:00:25,840 --> 00:00:32,000 Only a video rental company, it later expanded into video streaming and production. 7 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:37,680 This transformation revolutionized the entertainment industry, making Netflix a global leader in 8 00:00:37,680 --> 00:00:42,560 digital content distribution and original programming. 9 00:00:42,560 --> 00:00:44,600 So now you know. 10 00:00:44,600 --> 00:00:48,720 And now, it's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:48,720 --> 00:00:54,320 It looks like we're in for some mostly sunny skies today, with temperatures near 71 and 12 00:00:54,320 --> 00:00:58,480 a northeast breeze around 13 miles per hour. 13 00:00:58,480 --> 00:01:05,640 Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low of 55 and light winds. 14 00:01:05,640 --> 00:01:11,160 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be at 830 with a low 15 00:01:11,160 --> 00:01:14,080 tide just after 930. 16 00:01:14,080 --> 00:01:22,240 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. 17 00:01:22,240 --> 00:01:29,760 Looking ahead in the weather, starting Friday, expect sunny skies with highs in the low 70s. 18 00:01:29,760 --> 00:01:33,840 Nights will bring patchy fog and lows near 60. 19 00:01:33,840 --> 00:01:40,440 Saturday and Sunday bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs in the low 80s. 20 00:01:40,440 --> 00:01:43,080 Labor Day will be sunny and clear. 21 00:01:43,080 --> 00:01:46,060 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 22 00:01:46,060 --> 00:01:51,040 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 23 00:01:51,040 --> 00:01:58,160 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 24 00:01:58,160 --> 00:02:00,920 for culinary delights. 25 00:02:00,920 --> 00:02:06,500 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 26 00:02:06,500 --> 00:02:11,200 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 27 00:02:11,200 --> 00:02:15,240 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 28 00:02:15,240 --> 00:02:18,700 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 29 00:02:18,700 --> 00:02:22,160 Any morning sends you. 30 00:02:22,160 --> 00:02:28,460 In local news, a strike threat looms over the Boston hotel sector, with nearly three 31 00:02:28,460 --> 00:02:34,440 dozen hotels potentially facing staff shortages as early as this weekend. 32 00:02:34,440 --> 00:02:42,120 Approximately 4,500 hospitality workers, part of Unite Here, Local 26, may strike due to 33 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:45,840 unsuccessful contract negotiations. 34 00:02:45,840 --> 00:02:50,480 Employers seek higher wages to combat inflation and understaffing. 35 00:02:50,480 --> 00:02:58,200 Carla Cerameo, president of Unite Here, Local 26, warned of significant disruption if negotiations 36 00:02:58,200 --> 00:03:01,400 fail by August 31. 37 00:03:01,400 --> 00:03:07,660 Major companies like Marriott, Hilton, and Omni Hotels could be impacted. 38 00:03:07,660 --> 00:03:12,460 Union member William Brown highlighted the financial struggles of employees, emphasizing 39 00:03:12,460 --> 00:03:20,760 the need for better wages and working conditions. 40 00:03:20,760 --> 00:03:23,440 Now on to sports. 41 00:03:23,440 --> 00:03:29,640 Caitlin Clarke has set a new milestone in the Dolly NBA, hitting her 86th three-pointer 42 00:03:29,640 --> 00:03:32,400 to break the rookie record. 43 00:03:32,400 --> 00:03:37,380 Known for her long-range shooting, Clarke surpassed the previous record of 85 set by 44 00:03:37,380 --> 00:03:40,360 Ryan Howard in 2022. 45 00:03:40,360 --> 00:03:47,320 Remarkably, she achieved this in just her 31st game, compared to Howard's 34th. 46 00:03:47,320 --> 00:03:52,920 Clarke, playing for the Indiana Fever, now leads the league in three-pointers made, tied 47 00:03:52,920 --> 00:03:56,680 with Minnesota's Kayla McBride at 87. 48 00:03:56,680 --> 00:04:02,240 Despite a lower shooting percentage, Clarke has been pivotal, leading the Fever to a 3-1 49 00:04:02,240 --> 00:04:05,600 record since the Olympic break. 50 00:04:05,600 --> 00:04:14,400 In local sports, the Red Sox at Fenway Park beat the Blue Jays 3-0 to Zippo. 51 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:21,240 And tonight, it's the final game of the series with the Blue Jays. 52 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:27,320 In top news, accountants are in short supply, and the profession is struggling to attract 53 00:04:27,320 --> 00:04:28,800 young talent. 54 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:34,920 Brian, who once dreamed of being an astrophysicist, shifted to accounting but faced skepticism 55 00:04:34,920 --> 00:04:37,120 from his parents. 56 00:04:37,120 --> 00:04:42,800 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants reports that about 65,000 students 57 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:50,720 completed accounting degrees in the 2021 to 2022 school year, an 18 percent drop from 58 00:04:50,720 --> 00:04:53,200 a decade earlier. 59 00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:58,120 The shortage is causing financial discrepancies in corporate America. 60 00:04:58,120 --> 00:05:03,760 To attract more accountants, experts suggest increasing pay, making the curriculum exciting 61 00:05:03,760 --> 00:05:08,440 and easing certification requirements. 62 00:05:08,440 --> 00:05:15,240 In business news, as the presidential election nears, several key bankruptcy policy issues 63 00:05:15,240 --> 00:05:17,480 are coming to the forefront. 64 00:05:17,480 --> 00:05:24,920 Congress, along with a new administration, will tackle matters related to insolvency. 65 00:05:24,920 --> 00:05:29,600 During the Biden administration, significant changes occurred, including a Supreme Court 66 00:05:29,600 --> 00:05:37,000 ruling against Purdue Pharma complicating mass lawsuit resolutions in Chapter 11 cases. 67 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:42,200 Additionally, new guidelines made it easier for student loan borrowers to discharge debts 68 00:05:42,200 --> 00:05:44,280 in bankruptcy. 69 00:05:44,280 --> 00:05:50,320 The Texas two-step tactic, used by companies like Johnson & Johnson, remains controversial, 70 00:05:50,320 --> 00:05:54,920 while venue shopping for favorable bankruptcy courts persists. 71 00:05:54,920 --> 00:06:03,040 The expired $7,500,000 threshold for small business bankruptcy filings also awaits legislative 72 00:06:03,040 --> 00:06:04,640 action. 73 00:06:04,640 --> 00:06:10,960 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $59,200. 74 00:06:10,960 --> 00:06:14,600 Ethereum is just over $2,500. 75 00:06:14,600 --> 00:06:19,520 And Solana is $144. 76 00:06:19,520 --> 00:06:22,080 Moving on to a more local vibe. 77 00:06:22,080 --> 00:06:28,800 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 78 00:06:28,800 --> 00:06:33,040 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 79 00:06:33,040 --> 00:06:37,720 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 80 00:06:37,720 --> 00:06:43,360 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 81 00:06:43,360 --> 00:06:46,640 and elevating mental well-being. 82 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:49,840 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 83 00:06:49,840 --> 00:06:54,080 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 84 00:06:54,080 --> 00:07:00,440 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 85 00:07:00,440 --> 00:07:04,440 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 86 00:07:04,440 --> 00:07:07,880 And now back to the show. 87 00:07:07,880 --> 00:07:09,680 Let's talk tech. 88 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:14,520 The third United States Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that TikTok could potentially be 89 00:07:14,520 --> 00:07:20,480 liable for recommending a blackout challenge video to a girl who died, raising questions 90 00:07:20,480 --> 00:07:27,380 about Section 230, a law granting social media companies legal immunity. 91 00:07:27,380 --> 00:07:32,820 The Philadelphia-based court revived a lawsuit against TikTok over the death of 10-year-old 92 00:07:32,820 --> 00:07:40,200 Naila Anderson, stating TikTok could be responsible due to its editorial judgment. 93 00:07:40,200 --> 00:07:46,080 Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act offers broad protections to tech companies, 94 00:07:46,080 --> 00:07:50,040 but politicians argue it gives them too much power. 95 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:54,760 The Anderson family hopes this ruling will prevent future tragedies. 96 00:07:54,760 --> 00:08:04,960 And in entertainment news, Apple's upcoming film, Wolves, directed by John Watts and starring 97 00:08:04,960 --> 00:08:11,200 Brad Pitt and George Clooney, has seen a significant shift in its release strategy. 98 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:17,080 Initially promised a robust theatrical release, Wolves will now have a limited one-week run 99 00:08:17,080 --> 00:08:23,760 in theaters before streaming on Apple TV+, starting September 27. 100 00:08:23,760 --> 00:08:29,600 Despite this pivot, Watts emphasizes that Wolves was created for the big screen, showcasing 101 00:08:29,600 --> 00:08:34,480 his expertise from revitalizing the Spider-Man series. 102 00:08:34,480 --> 00:08:40,160 The film follows two fixers, played by Clooney and Pitt, tackling a fallout from a hookup, 103 00:08:40,160 --> 00:08:46,080 gone wrong, and features stand-up performances from Amy Ryan and Austin Abrams. 104 00:08:46,080 --> 00:08:52,120 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 105 00:08:52,120 --> 00:08:58,960 And today, our quote comes from the American actor and filmmaker, George Clooney. 106 00:08:58,960 --> 00:08:59,960 And he said, 107 00:08:59,960 --> 00:09:05,120 I'm kind of comfortable with getting older because it's better than the other option, 108 00:09:05,120 --> 00:09:07,400 which is being dead. 109 00:09:07,400 --> 00:09:11,040 So I'll take getting older. 110 00:09:11,040 --> 00:09:13,720 And that's a wrap for this morning. 111 00:09:13,720 --> 00:09:19,920 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 112 00:09:19,920 --> 00:09:22,520 with local news and the weather reports. 113 00:09:22,520 --> 00:09:25,520 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 114 00:09:25,520 --> 00:09:29,880 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.