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Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.

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I'm your host Melissa, and it's Thursday, September 26th.

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You'll be interested to know.

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Sixty-four years ago, today in 1960.

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The first in a series of historic televised debates, seen by some 85 to 120 million viewers

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between United States presidential candidates.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy and Vice President Richard Milhouse Nixon was broadcast on CBS.

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So now you know.

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And now, it's time for the weather report.

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It looks like we're in for some rain showers this morning, likely continuing through the

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afternoon, with a high near 67 and a light south wind.

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Tonight, we can expect showers and thunderstorms before dawn, with a low around 59 and a chance

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of heavy rain.

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For all the beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be at seven, with

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a low tide just before one.

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The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather, expect mostly sunny skies on Friday, with a high near 74

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degrees and a light west wind.

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The night will be mostly cloudy, cooling down to around 56 degrees.

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Saturday and Sunday will bring partly sunny conditions, with highs near 69 degrees and

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northeast winds.

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Nights will remain mostly cloudy, with lows around 54 to 55 degrees.

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Monday will be mostly sunny again, reaching a high near 70 degrees, followed by partly

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cloudy skies at night.

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Bonjour, food enthusiasts!

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This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.

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Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven

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for culinary delights.

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Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.

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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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They are open every day from 8 to 5.

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So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.

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Sunny mornings send you!

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In local news, Hasbro's chief executive officer, Chris Cox, has informed employees that the

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company will not relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket for at least the next 18 months.

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In an internal memorandum, Cox acknowledged that the Pawtucket building, located at 1027

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Newport Avenue, is showing its age.

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He mentioned that Hasbro is exploring a move to a more suitable headquarters, potentially

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in the greater Boston area, aiming for a space that promotes collaboration and design.

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However, he reassured employees that no decisions have been finalized and that ample time will

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be provided for any future transitions.

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Now on to sports.

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Netflix's ambition to have Tom Brady call a Christmas Day game has hit a snag.

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The streaming service plans to broadcast the Kansas City cheese against the Pittsburgh

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Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens versus the Houston Texans on December 25.

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Netflix initially sought to feature Brady alongside Kevin Burkhardt for the Chief Steelers

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matchup, but Fox declined this request.

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Now Netflix is considering I.N.

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Eagle, Noah Eagle, Greg Olsen, and Nate Berlson as alternatives.

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While I.N. Eagle and Berlson work for CBS Sports, Noah Eagle is with NBC.

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Fox may consider allowing Olsen to join the broadcast.

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Tonight on Thursday Night Football, the Dallas Cowboys at 1 and 2 take on the New York Giants,

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also at 1 and 2 at MetLife Stadium.

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Kickoff is at 8.15 Eastern on Prime Video.

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Expect clear skies and 74 degrees for this rivalry matchup.

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The Cowboys are favored by 6 points.

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In local sports.

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Last night, the Boston Red Sox suffered a tough defeat against the Blue Jays, losing

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6-1 in Toronto.

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Despite a late RBI single from Tristan Casas in the sixth inning, Boston's offense was

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largely stifled by Kevin Gosman, who delivered an impressive performance, striking out 10

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batters over seven innings.

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Raffy Devers had a particularly rough night, going hitless, while Jaron Duran managed to

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score Boston's lone run.

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On the mound for the Sox, starter Robbie Fitz struggled significantly, allowing five runs

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in five and one-third innings.

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Meanwhile, Toronto's Alejandro Kirk played a key role in the Blue Jays' victory, driving

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in three runs to help seal the win.

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The Red Sox have today off.

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And starting Monday, they're going to have several days off.

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Time to work on the golf swing boys.

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In top news.

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As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida's northern Gulf Coast, marine scientists and

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engineers are deploying a fleet of drones to track its path.

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These autonomous devices can navigate the turbulent area between air and water, where

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heat fuels the storm, producing intense winds, waves and rain.

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This advanced technology enhances storm predictions and aids in understanding hurricane intensification.

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This instruments, including satellites, planes, drones and buoys, are positioned at different

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altitudes to gather crucial atmospheric and oceanographic data.

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This coordinated effort aims to quickly assess Helene's intensity and trajectory, ultimately

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improving meteorological forecasts.

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In business news.

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NVIDIA stock increased by as much as 3% on Wednesday, following an industry report that

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predicted unprecedented levels of investment in artificial intelligence.

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The annual technology report from consulting firm Bain states that companies will need

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to invest significantly in technology infrastructure to capitalize on the artificial intelligence

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boom.

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According to the report, while large data centers currently cost between $1 billion

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and $4 billion, future costs could rise to between $10 and $25 billion.

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NVIDIA expects to earn $10 billion in revenue from government investments in artificial

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intelligence in 2024, a substantial increase from zero last year.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $63,700.

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Ethereum is just over $2,600.

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And Solana is $149, moving on to a more local vibe.

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In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio

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to bring you some free classes, so listen up.

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Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.

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Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,

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and elevating mental well-being.

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Scientific research affirms its benefits.

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So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.

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With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to

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tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.

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And now, back to the show.

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Let's talk tech.

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Meta is discontinuing the Quest Pro, its high-end virtual reality headset that launched in 2022,

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and which we described as not very good.

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The company plans to sell remaining Quest Pro headsets until they are gone, or until

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the end of the year.

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While Meta did not specify the reasons for this decision, the headset received poor reviews,

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with many rating it a mere 4 out of 10.

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The Quest Pro was originally priced at $1,499, but was later reduced to $999, which was still

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high compared to the newer, better Quest 3 at $499.

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Additionally, Meta is also discontinuing the Quest 2, which is 4 years old.

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And in entertainment news, marking his own journey through high school with his group

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of misfit friends, Sam Levine, reflecting on the show's 25th anniversary, expressed

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gratitude to the creator and directors for giving a comedy-loving teenage nerd that kind

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of opportunity.

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Levine shared on Instagram,

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25 years, some days I can't believe it's been that long.

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He emphasized how freaks and geeks continues to resonate, saying,

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A quarter century later, I'm truly humbled at how it is still being talked about, still

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finding new fans, and still bringing joy to so many people.

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Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.

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And today, our quote comes from the American actor, Christopher Reeve.

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And he said,

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A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite

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of overwhelming obstacles.

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And that's a wrap for this morning.

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You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos

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with local news and the weather reports.

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Have an amazing day, my good friends.

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We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.