Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Thursday, August 29th.
You'll be interested to know.
27 years ago, today, in 1997, Netflix was founded by American entrepreneurs Reed Hastings
and Mark Randolph.
Only a video rental company, it later expanded into video streaming and production.
This transformation revolutionized the entertainment industry, making Netflix a global leader in
digital content distribution and original programming.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report.
It looks like we're in for some mostly sunny skies today, with temperatures near 71 and
a northeast breeze around 13 miles per hour.
Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low of 55 and light winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be at 830 with a low
tide just after 930.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 68 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, starting Friday, expect sunny skies with highs in the low 70s.
Nights will bring patchy fog and lows near 60.
Saturday and Sunday bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms with highs in the low 80s.
Labor Day will be sunny and clear.
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Any morning sends you.
In local news, a strike threat looms over the Boston hotel sector, with nearly three
dozen hotels potentially facing staff shortages as early as this weekend.
Approximately 4,500 hospitality workers, part of Unite Here, Local 26, may strike due to
unsuccessful contract negotiations.
Employers seek higher wages to combat inflation and understaffing.
Carla Cerameo, president of Unite Here, Local 26, warned of significant disruption if negotiations
fail by August 31.
Major companies like Marriott, Hilton, and Omni Hotels could be impacted.
Union member William Brown highlighted the financial struggles of employees, emphasizing
the need for better wages and working conditions.
Now on to sports.
Caitlin Clarke has set a new milestone in the Dolly NBA, hitting her 86th three-pointer
to break the rookie record.
Known for her long-range shooting, Clarke surpassed the previous record of 85 set by
Ryan Howard in 2022.
Remarkably, she achieved this in just her 31st game, compared to Howard's 34th.
Clarke, playing for the Indiana Fever, now leads the league in three-pointers made, tied
with Minnesota's Kayla McBride at 87.
Despite a lower shooting percentage, Clarke has been pivotal, leading the Fever to a 3-1
record since the Olympic break.
In local sports, the Red Sox at Fenway Park beat the Blue Jays 3-0 to Zippo.
And tonight, it's the final game of the series with the Blue Jays.
In top news, accountants are in short supply, and the profession is struggling to attract
young talent.
Brian, who once dreamed of being an astrophysicist, shifted to accounting but faced skepticism
from his parents.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants reports that about 65,000 students
completed accounting degrees in the 2021 to 2022 school year, an 18 percent drop from
a decade earlier.
The shortage is causing financial discrepancies in corporate America.
To attract more accountants, experts suggest increasing pay, making the curriculum exciting
and easing certification requirements.
In business news, as the presidential election nears, several key bankruptcy policy issues
are coming to the forefront.
Congress, along with a new administration, will tackle matters related to insolvency.
During the Biden administration, significant changes occurred, including a Supreme Court
ruling against Purdue Pharma complicating mass lawsuit resolutions in Chapter 11 cases.
Additionally, new guidelines made it easier for student loan borrowers to discharge debts
in bankruptcy.
The Texas two-step tactic, used by companies like Johnson & Johnson, remains controversial,
while venue shopping for favorable bankruptcy courts persists.
The expired $7,500,000 threshold for small business bankruptcy filings also awaits legislative
action.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $59,200.
Ethereum is just over $2,500.
And Solana is $144.
Moving on to a more local vibe.
In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
and elevating mental well-being.
Scientific research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now back to the show.
Let's talk tech.
The third United States Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that TikTok could potentially be
liable for recommending a blackout challenge video to a girl who died, raising questions
about Section 230, a law granting social media companies legal immunity.
The Philadelphia-based court revived a lawsuit against TikTok over the death of 10-year-old
Naila Anderson, stating TikTok could be responsible due to its editorial judgment.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act offers broad protections to tech companies,
but politicians argue it gives them too much power.
The Anderson family hopes this ruling will prevent future tragedies.
And in entertainment news, Apple's upcoming film, Wolves, directed by John Watts and starring
Brad Pitt and George Clooney, has seen a significant shift in its release strategy.
Initially promised a robust theatrical release, Wolves will now have a limited one-week run
in theaters before streaming on Apple TV+, starting September 27.
Despite this pivot, Watts emphasizes that Wolves was created for the big screen, showcasing
his expertise from revitalizing the Spider-Man series.
The film follows two fixers, played by Clooney and Pitt, tackling a fallout from a hookup,
gone wrong, and features stand-up performances from Amy Ryan and Austin Abrams.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American actor and filmmaker, George Clooney.
And he said,
I'm kind of comfortable with getting older because it's better than the other option,
which is being dead.
So I'll take getting older.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.