WEBVTT 00:00:01.580 --> 00:00:04.240 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.379 --> 00:00:08.820 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.119 --> 00:00:13.560 and it's Monday, August 4th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.560 --> 00:00:19.420 to know, 64 years ago today in 1961, Barack Obama 00:00:19.420 --> 00:00:23.320 was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He would go on 00:00:23.320 --> 00:00:26.160 to become the 44th President of the United States. 00:00:26.649 --> 00:00:29.030 making history as the first African American 00:00:29.030 --> 00:00:33.289 to hold the nation's highest office. His presidency 00:00:33.289 --> 00:00:36.270 was marked by significant achievements, including 00:00:36.270 --> 00:00:38.929 the passage of the Affordable Care Act, which 00:00:38.929 --> 00:00:41.609 expanded health care coverage to millions of 00:00:41.609 --> 00:00:45.409 Americans. Obama's leadership and vision continue 00:00:45.409 --> 00:00:49.549 to inspire people around the world. So now you 00:00:49.549 --> 00:00:53.710 know. And now, it's time for The Weather Report. 00:00:56.679 --> 00:00:59.899 This morning, it's sunny and it feels like 67 00:00:59.899 --> 00:01:04.939 degrees with 5 mph wind. The sunset will take 00:01:04.939 --> 00:01:07.819 place at 8 and it will rise again tomorrow at 00:01:07.819 --> 00:01:12.079 5 .32. It looks like we're in for some hazy sunshine 00:01:12.079 --> 00:01:15.939 today, warming up to around 89 with a light south 00:01:15.939 --> 00:01:21.140 breeze. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with 00:01:21.140 --> 00:01:25.180 some lingering haze, a low of 66 and calm winds. 00:01:26.540 --> 00:01:29.260 For all you beach runners out there, the first 00:01:29.260 --> 00:01:32.700 high tide Monday will be at 815 with the low 00:01:32.700 --> 00:01:37.200 tide at 2. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay 00:01:37.200 --> 00:01:42.840 reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:42.840 --> 00:01:46.879 ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny skies 00:01:46.879 --> 00:01:50.659 on Tuesday with a high near 80 and a gentle northeast 00:01:50.659 --> 00:01:54.579 wind. Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows 00:01:54.579 --> 00:01:58.340 around 63. Wednesday and Thursday will bring 00:01:58.340 --> 00:02:02.420 partly sunny days with highs near 78 and 80 in 00:02:02.420 --> 00:02:06.280 light winds. Friday will be sunny with a high 00:02:06.280 --> 00:02:10.599 near 82. Nights will be mostly clear with lows 00:02:10.599 --> 00:02:15.539 around 62. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast 00:02:15.539 --> 00:02:18.740 is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries 00:02:18.740 --> 00:02:22.719 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:22.819 --> 00:02:26.199 just north of Encinitas Boulevard. This cafe 00:02:26.199 --> 00:02:30.439 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:30.439 --> 00:02:33.840 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:33.840 --> 00:02:37.699 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:37.699 --> 00:02:40.039 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:40.379 --> 00:02:44.759 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:44.759 --> 00:02:48.080 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny Morning 00:02:48.080 --> 00:02:53.949 sent you. In local news. The Brockton Rocks are 00:02:53.949 --> 00:02:56.770 excited to announce a series of free fireworks 00:02:56.770 --> 00:02:59.050 nights and family -friendly events throughout 00:02:59.050 --> 00:03:03.389 August. On August 14th, Brockton Community Night 00:03:03.389 --> 00:03:06.909 with Suffolk Construction starts at 6 .45 p .m., 00:03:06.909 --> 00:03:10.810 with gates opening at 5 .45, offering free admission 00:03:10.810 --> 00:03:13.490 and post -game fireworks for Brockton residents. 00:03:14.210 --> 00:03:17.370 The Easton Tricentennial Celebration follows 00:03:17.370 --> 00:03:21.699 on August 16th at 4 .30 p .m. with free admission 00:03:21.699 --> 00:03:24.340 for Easton residents and fireworks after the 00:03:24.340 --> 00:03:29.479 game. Kids Best is on August 17th at 3 .30 featuring 00:03:29.479 --> 00:03:33.280 special guests Bluey and Bingo with a VIP package 00:03:33.280 --> 00:03:38.719 available for $25. College Colors Night and Fan 00:03:38.719 --> 00:03:41.340 Appreciation Night round out the month with more 00:03:41.340 --> 00:03:51.169 exciting activities. Now on to sports. Micah 00:03:51.169 --> 00:03:53.990 Parsons sent shockwaves through the NFL on Friday 00:03:53.990 --> 00:03:56.969 when he revealed he no longer wants to play for 00:03:56.969 --> 00:04:00.050 the Dallas Cowboys and formally requested a trade. 00:04:00.789 --> 00:04:04.150 This announcement escalated his contract standoff 00:04:04.150 --> 00:04:07.509 with Dallas. While it is tough to picture the 00:04:07.509 --> 00:04:09.770 Cowboys parting ways with their best player, 00:04:09.990 --> 00:04:13.250 an AFC playoff contender may emerge as a top 00:04:13.250 --> 00:04:17.180 suitor. The Los Angeles Chargers have been identified 00:04:17.180 --> 00:04:20.180 as a perfect landing spot to enhance their defense. 00:04:21.019 --> 00:04:23.879 However, the trade could demand record -breaking 00:04:23.879 --> 00:04:27.079 compensation, including at least two first -round 00:04:27.079 --> 00:04:31.000 picks. The situation remains tense as negotiations 00:04:31.000 --> 00:04:36.839 unfold. In local sports. Yesterday morning at 00:04:36.839 --> 00:04:40.399 Fenway Park, the Red Sox beat the Astros 6 -1. 00:04:41.550 --> 00:04:44.290 Lucas Giolito pitched eight innings with one 00:04:44.290 --> 00:04:48.170 earned run, earning the win. The big fourth inning 00:04:48.170 --> 00:04:51.449 featured a home run by Correa for Houston, but 00:04:51.449 --> 00:04:54.750 five Boston runs highlighted by RBI singles from 00:04:54.750 --> 00:04:59.050 Story and Raffaella. The Sox finished with eight 00:04:59.050 --> 00:05:03.089 hits and zero errors. The Red Sox record is now 00:05:03.089 --> 00:05:08.319 62 -51. Tonight, the Red Sox clash with the Kansas 00:05:08.319 --> 00:05:11.420 City Royals in Boston for game one of a three 00:05:11.420 --> 00:05:16.819 -game series. Brian Baio, 7 -5, with a 3 .19 00:05:16.819 --> 00:05:20.220 earned run average, faces Bailey Falter, who 00:05:20.220 --> 00:05:26.300 is 7 -5, with a 3 .73. First pitch is at 7 -10 00:05:26.300 --> 00:05:32.339 at Fenway Park. In top news. Mark Zuckerberg 00:05:32.339 --> 00:05:34.860 recently unveiled his vision for integrating 00:05:34.860 --> 00:05:38.100 advanced artificial intelligence with hardware, 00:05:38.360 --> 00:05:41.500 indicating a potential shift away from traditional 00:05:41.500 --> 00:05:46.439 smartphones, particularly the iPhone. In a manifesto, 00:05:46.439 --> 00:05:49.560 he suggested that personal devices like smart 00:05:49.560 --> 00:05:52.079 glasses could emerge as the primary computing 00:05:52.079 --> 00:05:55.459 devices, enhancing everyday interactions through 00:05:55.459 --> 00:05:59.720 context -aware technology. Zuckerberg is investing 00:05:59.720 --> 00:06:03.139 significantly in artificial intelligence, offering 00:06:03.139 --> 00:06:06.500 substantial pay packages to attract top talent. 00:06:06.980 --> 00:06:11.100 Meanwhile, Apple CDO Tim Cook emphasized the 00:06:11.100 --> 00:06:14.060 enduring importance of the iPhone, arguing that 00:06:14.060 --> 00:06:17.160 screen -based devices will remain vital, even 00:06:17.160 --> 00:06:21.160 as new technologies evolve. The competition between 00:06:21.160 --> 00:06:26.300 Meta and Apple is heating up. In business news... 00:06:27.120 --> 00:06:30.220 The crypto market's bullishness might be shifting 00:06:30.220 --> 00:06:33.120 into a speculative frenzy as a little -known 00:06:33.120 --> 00:06:37.160 Canadian vape company enters the scene. On Monday, 00:06:37.300 --> 00:06:40.660 shares of CEA Industries, trading under the ticker 00:06:40.660 --> 00:06:45.480 Vape on the Nasdaq, surged over 800 % after announcing 00:06:45.480 --> 00:06:49.519 plans to acquire Binance Coin. The company, along 00:06:49.519 --> 00:06:53.600 with investment firm 10X Capital and IZI Labs, 00:06:54.089 --> 00:06:57.910 intends to raise $500 million through a private 00:06:57.910 --> 00:07:00.689 placement for this purpose, ultimately closing 00:07:00.689 --> 00:07:05.990 the session of nearly 550%. With a pro -crypto 00:07:05.990 --> 00:07:08.629 regulatory environment, more firms are adopting 00:07:08.629 --> 00:07:11.509 similar treasury strategies, seeking greater 00:07:11.509 --> 00:07:15.069 returns for shareholders. In crypto movement, 00:07:15.449 --> 00:07:19.529 Bitcoin is down 1 % over the weekend to about 00:07:19.529 --> 00:07:26.470 $115 ,000. Ethereum is down 4 % to just over 00:07:26.470 --> 00:07:32.829 $3 ,500. And XRP is up half a percent to $3 .00. 00:07:33.949 --> 00:07:38.430 Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:07:38.430 --> 00:07:41.550 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:07:41.550 --> 00:07:44.410 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:07:44.410 --> 00:07:49.110 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:49.110 --> 00:07:52.589 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:52.589 --> 00:07:56.050 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:56.050 --> 00:07:59.370 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:59.370 --> 00:08:02.829 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:02.829 --> 00:08:06.930 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:06.930 --> 00:08:11.110 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:11.310 --> 00:08:15.250 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:15.250 --> 00:08:19.629 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:19.730 --> 00:08:25.459 back to the show. Let's talk tech. Apple is taking 00:08:25.459 --> 00:08:28.220 a bold step to compete in the artificial intelligence 00:08:28.220 --> 00:08:31.480 search arena, according to the latest edition 00:08:31.480 --> 00:08:35.919 of Mark Kerman's Power On newsletter. This marks 00:08:35.919 --> 00:08:38.879 a significant shift from Apple's earlier reluctance 00:08:38.879 --> 00:08:42.700 to develop a chatbot. The company has faced challenges 00:08:42.700 --> 00:08:46.000 with its existing AI features, but now it has 00:08:46.000 --> 00:08:48.759 established an internal team called Answers, 00:08:48.879 --> 00:08:51.809 Knowledge, and Information. led by Robbie Walker, 00:08:52.049 --> 00:08:56.210 a former Siri executive. Although results may 00:08:56.210 --> 00:08:59.429 take time, Apple's move to innovate in AI search 00:08:59.429 --> 00:09:05.350 is generating excitement. And in entertainment 00:09:05.350 --> 00:09:09.950 news, Jurassic World Rebirth continues to dominate 00:09:09.950 --> 00:09:12.950 the box office, surpassing the impressive milestone 00:09:12.950 --> 00:09:17.669 of $750 million in ticket sales over the weekend. 00:09:18.600 --> 00:09:23.100 The film has grossed $766 million globally after 00:09:23.100 --> 00:09:28.059 five weekends. It joins Lilo and Stitch and a 00:09:28.059 --> 00:09:31.019 Minecraft movie as one of three films this year 00:09:31.019 --> 00:09:34.740 to reach this mark. Meanwhile, F1 has become 00:09:34.740 --> 00:09:37.580 Brad Pitt's highest -grossing film ever, with 00:09:37.580 --> 00:09:43.659 $545 million globally. Additionally, Superman 00:09:43.659 --> 00:09:48.080 crossed the $550 million mark. while the fantastic 00:09:48.080 --> 00:09:51.440 Four First Steps leads international charts with 00:09:51.440 --> 00:09:57.639 $368 million worldwide. Well, all righty, folks, 00:09:57.759 --> 00:10:01.659 it's time for the quote of the day. And today, 00:10:01.820 --> 00:10:04.639 our quote comes from the American inventor and 00:10:04.639 --> 00:10:10.059 businessman Thomas J. Watson. And he said, The 00:10:10.059 --> 00:10:12.580 great accomplishments of man have resulted from 00:10:12.580 --> 00:10:17.500 the transmission of ideas of enthusiasm. And 00:10:17.500 --> 00:10:20.600 that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:10:20.600 --> 00:10:24.159 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:10:24.159 --> 00:10:27.679 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:10:27.679 --> 00:10:31.200 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:10:31.200 --> 00:10:33.820 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:10:33.820 --> 00:10:36.139 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.