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 --> 00:00:13,000 I'm your host Melissa, and it's Thursday, September 5th. 3 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:14,880 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:14,880 --> 00:00:23,880 23 years ago, today, in 2001, scientists at a scientific conference in Washington, D.C., 5 00:00:23,880 --> 00:00:29,320 described an observation of energy flares that provided strong evidence of the theorized 6 00:00:29,320 --> 00:00:34,400 black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy. 7 00:00:34,400 --> 00:00:40,320 This significant discovery offered crucial support for the black hole theory. 8 00:00:40,320 --> 00:00:42,320 So now you know. 9 00:00:42,320 --> 00:00:46,440 And now, it's time for the weather report. 10 00:00:46,440 --> 00:00:50,960 It looks like we're in for a beautifully sunny day, with temperatures reaching around 11 00:00:50,960 --> 00:00:54,880 77 and a light breeze from the south. 12 00:00:54,880 --> 00:01:02,360 Tonight, expect some patchy fog with a slight chance of drizzle and a low of 60. 13 00:01:02,360 --> 00:01:08,560 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Thursday will be just before 730, 14 00:01:08,560 --> 00:01:11,720 with a high tide at 815. 15 00:01:11,720 --> 00:01:19,360 The nearshore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. 16 00:01:19,360 --> 00:01:22,320 Looking ahead in the weather. 17 00:01:22,320 --> 00:01:27,640 Expect patchy fog and a slight chance of drizzle early on Friday, getting way to partly sunny 18 00:01:27,640 --> 00:01:31,480 skies and a high near 73. 19 00:01:31,480 --> 00:01:37,880 The weekend starts mostly cloudy, with a chance of rain showers, but clears up nicely by Monday. 20 00:01:37,880 --> 00:01:40,840 Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 21 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:45,880 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 22 00:01:45,880 --> 00:01:52,280 Nestled on El Camino Real south, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a popular 23 00:01:52,280 --> 00:01:55,760 haven for culinary delights. 24 00:01:55,760 --> 00:02:01,320 Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 25 00:02:01,320 --> 00:02:06,120 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 26 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:10,080 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 27 00:02:10,080 --> 00:02:13,520 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 28 00:02:13,520 --> 00:02:16,980 Sunny mornings send you. 29 00:02:16,980 --> 00:02:18,980 In Local News 30 00:02:18,980 --> 00:02:25,920 In Boston, pizza lovers can rejoice as today marks National Cheese Pizza Day. 31 00:02:25,920 --> 00:02:31,280 This holiday celebrates pizza in its most delicious form and several local restaurants 32 00:02:31,280 --> 00:02:33,920 are joining in the fun. 33 00:02:33,920 --> 00:02:39,640 Sal's Pizza is offering a free Lil Sal's 7-inch cheese pizza with the purchase of an 34 00:02:39,640 --> 00:02:44,560 extra-large cheese pizza online using the code CHEESE. 35 00:02:44,560 --> 00:02:51,160 Dedham House of Pizza will provide a free cheese slice with orders of $30 or more. 36 00:02:51,160 --> 00:02:57,200 At Neor Pizza, buy one large cheese pizza and receive another free. 37 00:02:57,200 --> 00:03:04,920 Lastly, Pantry Pizza will give one free cheese slice with the purchase of any other slice. 38 00:03:04,920 --> 00:03:10,840 Enjoy! 39 00:03:10,840 --> 00:03:12,920 Now on to sports. 40 00:03:12,920 --> 00:03:19,280 Tonight, the Baltimore Ravens face the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in a thrilling 41 00:03:19,280 --> 00:03:23,880 rematch of last season's AFC Championship game. 42 00:03:23,880 --> 00:03:29,720 The Ravens, led by Lamar Jackson, who threw for over 3,000 yards last year, will look 43 00:03:29,720 --> 00:03:34,280 to avenge their 17-10 loss from January. 44 00:03:34,280 --> 00:03:39,960 Running back Colin Collier, who rushed for 89 yards on 12 carries in the preseason, will 45 00:03:39,960 --> 00:03:42,840 be key to Baltimore's offense. 46 00:03:42,840 --> 00:03:48,600 However, they'll be without linebacker Alden Isaac and cornerback Trayvon Mullin. 47 00:03:48,600 --> 00:03:54,360 The reigning champions, led by Patrick Mahones, are poised to defend their title. 48 00:03:54,360 --> 00:04:00,040 Wide receiver Tevin Wallace, with 44 catches last season, will be a crucial target for 49 00:04:00,040 --> 00:04:01,040 Mahones. 50 00:04:01,040 --> 00:04:08,760 The Chiefs are missing wide receiver Marquise Brown and running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. 51 00:04:08,760 --> 00:04:17,160 Kansas City enters as 4.5-point favorites with the over-under set at 47.5. 52 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:27,360 The NFL season officially kicks off at 8.20 Eastern on NBC and Peacock in local sports. 53 00:04:27,360 --> 00:04:32,860 Last night, the Red Sox fell to the New York Mets 8-3 in the final game of their series 54 00:04:32,860 --> 00:04:34,960 at City Field. 55 00:04:34,960 --> 00:04:41,000 Tanner Hawke struggled, allowing six runs over just two and a third innings. 56 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:45,960 The Mets got a big boost early, with Jesse Winkers first inning grand slam putting them 57 00:04:45,960 --> 00:04:47,440 ahead. 58 00:04:47,440 --> 00:04:52,920 Jaron Duran led the Sox offensively, hitting a ground-rule double and scoring one of their 59 00:04:52,920 --> 00:04:55,000 three runs. 60 00:04:55,000 --> 00:05:01,960 Despite this, Boston couldn't capitalize, grounding into three costly double plays. 61 00:05:01,960 --> 00:05:07,960 The Sox are off tonight to lick their wounds, but return home Friday to Fenway Park and 62 00:05:07,960 --> 00:05:13,840 will face the struggling Chicago White Sox, who are coming off a brutal 10-game losing 63 00:05:13,840 --> 00:05:15,480 streak. 64 00:05:15,480 --> 00:05:22,120 Boston sits third in the American League East with a 70-69 record and will send Cutter Crawford 65 00:05:22,120 --> 00:05:26,360 to the mound, hoping to gain ground in the wildcard race. 66 00:05:26,360 --> 00:05:32,840 Chicago's Davis Martin, still winless on the season with an 0-3 record, will start 67 00:05:32,840 --> 00:05:34,940 for the White Sox. 68 00:05:34,940 --> 00:05:39,680 With Boston winning five of the last six head-to-head matchups, they will look to continue their 69 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:45,360 dominance against a team with the worst record in the league. 70 00:05:45,360 --> 00:05:52,840 In top news, the Environmental Protection Agency has reinstated the once-in, always-in 71 00:05:52,840 --> 00:05:59,500 policy aimed at reducing emissions of toxic pollutants like arsenic and benzene from industrial 72 00:05:59,500 --> 00:06:02,360 facilities nationwide. 73 00:06:02,360 --> 00:06:08,680 This rule, originally established in 1995, mandates that facilities classified as major 74 00:06:08,680 --> 00:06:13,520 sources of pollution maintain strict controls, even if reclassified. 75 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:19,980 While the latest changes do not fully restore the previous policy, they require most facilities 76 00:06:19,980 --> 00:06:23,800 to comply with stringent standards. 77 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:28,840 Environmental advocates welcome this move, emphasizing the need for cleaner air, especially 78 00:06:28,840 --> 00:06:31,280 in vulnerable communities. 79 00:06:31,280 --> 00:06:38,360 Meanwhile, industry groups express concern over regulatory burdens. 80 00:06:38,360 --> 00:06:45,520 In business news, Topgolf Callaway Brands has announced plans to separate into two independent 81 00:06:45,520 --> 00:06:50,080 companies just four years after their merger. 82 00:06:50,080 --> 00:06:55,080 The decision comes as the company aims to spin off Topgolf, known for its golf-based 83 00:06:55,080 --> 00:06:59,360 entertainment, into a standalone public entity. 84 00:06:59,360 --> 00:07:05,220 Topgolf will retain its operations except for the top tracer technology, which will 85 00:07:05,220 --> 00:07:09,400 remain with Callaway, the golf equipment business. 86 00:07:09,400 --> 00:07:15,800 Chip Brewer, the president and CEO, expressed confidence in Topgolf's potential for significant 87 00:07:15,800 --> 00:07:18,040 future value. 88 00:07:18,040 --> 00:07:23,960 The separation is targeted for completion in the second half of 2025, subject to necessary 89 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:28,880 approvals with ongoing partnerships between the two companies. 90 00:07:28,880 --> 00:07:39,360 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $57,200, Ethereum is just over $2,400, and Solana 91 00:07:39,360 --> 00:07:44,120 is $134. 92 00:07:44,120 --> 00:07:46,480 Moving on to a more local vibe. 93 00:07:46,480 --> 00:07:53,160 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 94 00:07:53,160 --> 00:07:57,240 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 95 00:07:57,240 --> 00:08:01,640 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 96 00:08:01,640 --> 00:08:07,720 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 97 00:08:07,720 --> 00:08:11,000 and elevating mental well-being. 98 00:08:11,000 --> 00:08:14,200 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 99 00:08:14,200 --> 00:08:18,440 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 100 00:08:18,440 --> 00:08:24,760 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 101 00:08:24,760 --> 00:08:28,760 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 102 00:08:28,760 --> 00:08:32,240 And now back to the show. 103 00:08:32,240 --> 00:08:34,240 Let's talk science. 104 00:08:34,240 --> 00:08:40,920 Oregon is facing its largest measles outbreak in decades, with 31 cases reported this year, 105 00:08:40,920 --> 00:08:45,040 all in unvaccinated individuals. 106 00:08:45,040 --> 00:08:50,640 Vaccine exemptions in the state have risen to nearly 9%, enabling sustained transmission 107 00:08:50,640 --> 00:08:54,040 of this highly contagious virus. 108 00:08:54,040 --> 00:08:58,920 Health officials link the outbreak to pockets of unvaccinated individuals in Clackamas, 109 00:08:58,920 --> 00:09:02,200 Marion, and Multnomah counties. 110 00:09:02,200 --> 00:09:08,040 Measles is notorious for spreading easily, with up to 90% of unvaccinated people becoming 111 00:09:08,040 --> 00:09:10,680 ill upon exposure. 112 00:09:10,680 --> 00:09:17,720 This year, the United States has recorded 236 measles cases, with 40% affecting children 113 00:09:17,720 --> 00:09:20,720 under 5 years old. 114 00:09:20,720 --> 00:09:29,960 And in entertainment news, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars, die with a smile, has climbed to the 115 00:09:29,960 --> 00:09:33,680 top of the Billboard Global 200. 116 00:09:33,680 --> 00:09:37,800 The song debuted one week earlier in the runner-up position. 117 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:43,720 Sabrina Carpenter's Taste opens at number 2, while Chappell-Rowne's Good Luck Babe 118 00:09:43,720 --> 00:09:46,440 reaches number 9. 119 00:09:46,440 --> 00:09:53,640 Die with a Smile garnered 97 million streams and 12,000 sales worldwide from August 23 120 00:09:53,640 --> 00:09:58,680 to 29, marking a significant milestone for both artists. 121 00:09:58,680 --> 00:10:04,560 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 122 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:10,640 And today, our quote comes from the American astrophysicist and science communicator, Neil 123 00:10:10,640 --> 00:10:13,120 deGrasse Tyson. 124 00:10:13,120 --> 00:10:14,120 And he said, 125 00:10:14,120 --> 00:10:17,840 The universe is hilarious. 126 00:10:17,840 --> 00:10:21,440 Like Venus is 900 degrees. 127 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:24,640 I could tell you it melts lead. 128 00:10:24,640 --> 00:10:30,200 But that's not as fun as saying you can cook a pizza on the windowsill in 9 seconds, and 129 00:10:30,200 --> 00:10:35,800 next time my fans eat pizza, they're thinking of Venus. 130 00:10:35,800 --> 00:10:38,480 And that's a wrap for this morning. 131 00:10:38,480 --> 00:10:44,680 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 132 00:10:44,680 --> 00:10:47,280 with local news and the weather reports. 133 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:50,240 Had an amazing day, my good friends. 134 00:10:50,240 --> 00:10:54,680 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.