Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa, and it's Friday, September 20th.
You'll be interested to know.
One hundred and fifty-four years ago, today in 1870, the Italian troops occupied Rome,
leading to the eventual incorporation of Rome into the Kingdom of Italy and limiting papal
governing authority to the Vatican itself and a small district around it.
This significant event marked the end of the Papal States, unifying Italy and establishing
Rome as its capital, reshaping the political landscape of the region.
So now you know.
And now, it's time for the weather report.
It looks like we're in for some cloudy skies today, with a chance of rain showers and patchy
fog as temperatures reach around 67, accompanied by a brisk northeast wind at 15 miles per
hour with gusts up to 25.
Tonight, expect continued cloudiness and a low of 59, with light winds around 14 miles
per hour.
For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Friday will be at 715, with a high
tide just after 830.
The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 67 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, expect cloudy skies and a chance of rain showers Saturday,
with highs near 64 degrees and northeast winds.
Sunday brings a slight chance of morning showers, followed by partly cloudy skies.
Daytime highs will remain in the mid-60s.
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In local news, this summer has witnessed an unprecedented spike in dolphin strandings,
culminating in a significant event off Cape Cod.
On September 16, rescuers responded to free 14 trapped dolphins, finding 11 still alive.
The International Fund for Animal Welfare reported this as the largest bottlenose dolphin
mass stranding in the northeast region.
Rescuers prepared the surviving dolphins for release, providing identification tags and
a satellite tracking device.
Hira Casper, a biologist with the organization, noted a sharp increase in strandings, with
26 incidents occurring in just the last two weeks, indicating a concerning trend along
the Cape Cod shore.
Now on to sports.
Last night, on Thursday night football, the Patriots were overpowered by the Jets, losing
24-3 at MetLife Stadium.
New England's offense struggled, managing just 139 total yards and a lone field goal
from Joey Sly.
Jacoby Brissette had a rough day with only 100 passing yards, while Ramondre Stevenson's
fumble in the fourth quarter sealed the Pats' spate.
Aaron Rodgers threw for two touchdowns, connecting with Alan Lazard and Garrett Wilson, as the
Jets controlled the game from start to finish.
The Pats will now have 10 days off to lick their wounds and prepare to face the 49ers
in Santa Ana.
On Sunday night football, the Kansas City Chiefs, sitting at 2-1, head to Atlanta to
face the 1-1 Falcons.
After two straight nail-biting wins, Patrick Mat Jones and the Chiefs will look to keep
their unbeaten streak alive against a revitalized Falcons squad led by Kirk Cousins and rookie
standout Bijan Robinson.
With the Falcons coming off a thrilling victory, this matchup promises excitement.
Turning to college football on Saturday, 11th ranked USC travels to Ann Arbor to take on
18th ranked Michigan.
Both teams are undefeated in conference play, making this a crucial game for playoff positioning.
USC's offense, led by quarterback Matt Moss, will need to overcome Michigan's stout defense.
Kickoff is set for 12.30 p.m. Eastern, and fans can expect a hard-fought battle between
these ranked opponents.
In local sports, last night the Red Sox were shut down by the Rays, losing 2-0 at Tropicana
Field.
Saclital dominated, allowing just one hit over seven innings, while Brey and Deo took
the loss despite a solid outing, giving up two runs in over six innings.
The Sox drop to 77-77 on the season, and will look to bounce back tonight at Fenway Park
against the Minnesota Twins.
Finally, Boston College faces a tough test this Saturday against undefeated Michigan
State.
The Eagles will look to upset the Spartans and sneak back into the rankings, with kickoff
set for 5 p.m.
In top news, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, watercress
has been named the healthiest vegetable, earning a perfect nutrient density score of 100 out
of 100.
This leafy green surpassed runner-up Chinese cabbage by more than eight points.
Nutritionist Dana Ellis-Hunds, who is a senior dietician at the UCLA Medical Center, endorses
watercress as a nutrient-dense food.
While it may not be a common item in American refrigerators, understanding its health benefits
can encourage more people to incorporate this impressive vegetable into their meals.
In business news, Truex, a new cryptocurrency exchange, has launched as the market looks
to recover from the collapse of FDX in late 2022.
Developed by Vishal Gupta, former head of exchange at Coinbase, and ex-Coinbase engineer
Patrick McCreary, Truex aims to revolutionize trading by focusing on stablecoins.
We just rethought the entire thing Gupta shared in an interview with Fortune.
Truex addresses the challenge of connecting fiat currencies with digital assets utilizing
stablecoins like Tether and USDcoin, enabling traders to hold value in a less volatile asset
compared to traditional cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $63,700.
Ethereum is just under $2,400.
And Solana is $142.
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 science.
Voyager 1 has been traveling away from Earth for 47 years, exploring the farthest reaches
of space.
However, NASA faces challenges as the probe ages, now located 15 billion miles from home.
The primary issue involves a deteriorating rubber diaphragm inside its fuel tank, which
has caused clogging in the thruster tubes with silicon dioxide.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory first identified this problem in 2002.
Fortunately, Voyager 1 is equipped with three sets of thrusters.
After switching to the second set in 2018, NASA is now utilizing the third set to continue
its journey.
And in entertainment news, comedian Matt Walsh goes undercover in Am I Racist?, a satire
appealing to right-leaning filmgoers.
Already released, the film is The Daily Wire's first wide theatrical release, opening in
1,510 theaters.
Miss Borat's style mockumentary critiques the diversity, equity, and inclusion movement,
aiming to capture the attention of a demographic often overlooked by Hollywood.
Walsh notes that the film industry is leaving plenty of money on the table, as it neglects
a substantial portion of potential viewers.
And I, racist, hopes to join the ranks of successful alternative films.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from the American basketball player and cultural icon, Michael
Jordan.
And he said,
Some people want it to happen.
Some wish it would happen.
And others make it happen.
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.