Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, September 13th.
You'll be interested to know.
34 years ago, today, in 1990.
The law enforcement series, Law and Order, debuted on the NBC television network.
The show became one of the longest running primetime television dramas in the United
States.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report.
It looks like we're in for a beautiful Saturday, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures reaching
around 79, accompanied by a light northeast breeze.
Tonight.
Expect some patchy fog after 1 a.m. with a low of 60 and gentle winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Friday will be at 830 with the low
tide just after 930.
The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 67 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect patchy fog in the morning through Tuesday, clearing by mid-morning.
Sunny days will have highs from 76 to 84 degrees with light southwest winds.
Nights will be mostly clear to cloudy, with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas, nestled on
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You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
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Sunny mornings send you.
In local news.
A new wave of hotel strikes has emerged in Boston and New Haven, Connecticut, while a
strike continues at a Hilton-affiliated property in Southern California.
Hundreds of hotel workers, including housekeepers, front desk agents, cooks and more, are participating
in the strikes as part of the Unite Here labor union.
They are demanding higher wages, better working conditions, and increased employee protections.
Meanwhile, workers at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel have voted to strike, and strikes have
been authorized in several other cities.
The current strikes in Boston will last three days, while the duration in New Haven remains
uncertain.
Now on to sports.
Last night, the Buffalo Bills dominated the Miami Dolphins, winning 31 to 10.
James Cook scored three touchdowns for Buffalo, while Tua Tagovailoa left the game with a
concussion.
Buffalo now leads the AFC East with a 2-0 record.
Looking ahead to Sunday afternoon, the Cincinnati Bengals faced the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead
Stadium at 425 p.m. in a highly anticipated ASC showdown.
Joe Burrow will look to rebound after the Bengals narrow week one loss to the Patriots,
while Patrick Mahomes, fresh off a two-touch-jump performance in week one, aims to lead the
Chiefs to their first win of the season.
Kansas City is favored, and with Mahomes' playmaking ability and home field advantage,
they'll be tough to beat.
This high-energy contest has playoff implications, and key matchups include Jumeir Chase against
Kansas City's secondary and Burrow verse the Chiefs' pass rush.
For Sunday night football, the Chicago Bears take on the Houston Texans.
Chicago is looking to bounce back after their season opening loss to the Bills, while the
Texans, off to a strong start, aim to continue their momentum.
In local sports.
The Red Sox lost a tough one last night to the Yankees, 2-1 in 10 innings.
Josh Winkowski took the loss in relief, and the offense struggled with just one RBI from
Tyler O'Neal.
Tonight, the Red Sox look to even the series at Yankee Stadium with Tanner Hoxt starting
against Clark Schmidt, with first pitch at 7.05 p.m.
On Saturday, Boston College, ranked 24th, heads to Missouri for a critical matchup against
the sixth ranked Tigers.
The Eagles, sitting at 2-0, will need a strong effort to stay undefeated, with kickoff set
for 12.45 a.m.
Sunday, the Pats take on the Seattle Seahawks at Gillette Stadium.
Coming off a solid week one win, the Patriots are currently 3-1⁄2 point underdogs with
an over-under of 42.
New England will look to continue its momentum, while Seattle, led by Jano Smith, comes in
at 1-0, making this a key early season test for both teams.
In top news, a fourth ape has died from a Shigella infection at the Jacksonville Zoo
and Gardens, according to a recent announcement on Facebook.
Kevin, a three-year-old Western lowland gorilla, succumbed to the illness despite showing signs
of recovery at times.
The zoo reported that three other apes, including another lowland gorilla and two brother bonobo
monkeys, had previously died from the outbreak.
The zoo is focused on addressing the needs of the apes and is experiencing significant
progress in treatment.
However, Shigella is highly infectious, and recovery may take time to fully resolve.
In business news, Petco Health and Wellness has seen an impressive stock surge, rising
33% on Wednesday, followed by an 11% increase on Thursday.
This jump comes amid buzz from a fan-operated Reddit account linked to Keith Patrick Gill,
known as Roaring Kitty, although there is no indication that Gill has invested in Petco.
Despite reporting week's second quarter results, Petco has a new CDO, Joel Anderson, who aims
to improve profitability.
Investors are urged to focus on the company's fundamentals rather than the whims of social
media, as the numbers still show challenges ahead.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $57,900.
Ethereum is just under $2,400.
And Solana is $135.
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.
Late Thursday evening, Oprah Winfrey hosted a special titled, Hey I and the Future of
Us, featuring guests such as Open AI CDO Sam Altman and current FBI director Christopher
Wray.
The discussion was marked by a tone of skepticism.
Oprah expressed concern that AI is still beyond our control, emphasizing the need for caution
as humanity adapts to this technology.
Altman discussed the importance of safety testing AI systems, but faced criticism for
overstating their capabilities.
Meanwhile, Wray highlighted rising issues like AI-driven sex torsion and disinformation,
urging Americans to remain vigilant.
Bill Gates provided a contrasting perspective, optimistic about AI's potential in education
and medicine.
And in entertainment news, Francis Ford Coppola is taking legal action against Variety magazine,
seeking $15 million for libel.
This lawsuit stems from claims in a July 26 article that suggested Coppola acted with
impunity on a set of his film Megalopolis.
The article included videos that allegedly showed the director attempting to kiss young
female extras.
Coppola's suit asserts that the sources for these claims were unreliable, as they signed
a non-disclosure agreement.
He emphasizes his respect for all involved in the film and condemns the use of surreptitious
video for financial gain.
Meanwhile, an extra from the film has also filed a lawsuit against Coppola for sibil
battery in assault.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor
Company, Henry Ford.
And he said,
When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off
against the wind, not with it.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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Have an amazing weekend, my good friends.
We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.