Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, August 7th. You'll be interested
to know. 78 years ago today, in 1947, Norwegian
explorer Thor Heyerdahl's Balsa Wood Raft, the
Contiki, completed its remarkable journey across
the Pacific Ocean. After sailing for 101 days
and covering approximately 7 ,000 kilometers,
the raft crashed into the reef at Ruroia in the
Tuamot du Islands. This daring expedition aimed
to demonstrate that ancient peoples could have
made long sea voyages connecting distant cultures.
Heyerdahl's successful voyage captivated the
world, inspiring a deeper appreciation for human
ingenuity and the spirit of exploration. So now
you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, it's cloudy and it feels
like 67 degrees with 2 mile per hour wind. The
sunset will take place at 7 .53 and it will rise
again tomorrow at 5 .44. It looks like we're
in for a mostly cloudy day with temperatures
reaching around 78. and a light northeast breeze
tonight expect mostly clear skies with a low
of 59 and calm winds for all you beach runners
out there the first high tide thursday will be
at 10 45 with the low tide at 4 30. the near
shore buoy at cape cod bay reads 68 degrees for
the water temperature looking ahead in the weather
Expect mostly sunny skies through the weekend,
with highs near 82 on Friday and Saturday and
rising to 88 on Sunday. Nights will be mostly
clear, with lows in the 60s. On Monday, enjoy
another sunny day with a high near 90. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for
culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs
Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can
grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through
to get your morning coffee. They are open every
day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget
to tell them Sunny Morning sent you. In local
news, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn has proposed
a resolution to declare a public safety and health
emergency in the Mass and Cass area. He notes
that ongoing open drug use and related issues
have escalated due to the opioid crisis. Flynn
states, while the tents are long gone, hundreds
of people are sprawled throughout the area every
day, engaging in activities like drug dealing
and violent crimes. He describes the situation
as a humanitarian crisis, urging the city to
adopt a treatment -first approach and implement
a zero -tolerance policy for public drug use
and trafficking, emphasizing the urgent need
for strategic revaluation. Now on to sports.
At long last, the New England Patriots showcased
a joint practice that inspires confidence. Head
coach Mike Frabel emerged from a skirmish with
blood on his cheek, quipping, you should see
the other guy. This practice marked a significant
improvement as the team held its ground against
the Washington Commanders, who reached the NFC
Championship game last season. Players noted
a change, with receiver Tamario Douglas stating,
I love what we did today. Despite potential concerns,
the Patriots seemed competent and well -run for
the first time in years, creating a buzz of excitement
among fans. In local sports. Last night at Fenway
Park, the Red Sox lost to the Royals 7 -3. Jonathan
India hit a three -run homer, and Michael Waka
scattered five hits over six innings for the
Royals. The Sox scored early but left four runners
on base and committed two errors. Boston finished
with seven hits, while Kansas City posted 12
with no errors. The Red Sox record is now 64
-52. Tomorrow night, the Red Sox take on the
San Diego Padres at Petco Park for Game 1 of
a three -game series. Walker Buehler is 6 -6.
with a 5 .74 earned run average facing Nick Pibetta,
who is 11 -3 with a 2 .73. First pitch at 940
under sunny 76 -degree skies. In top news, car
-free streets are emerging in cities worldwide
as pedestrian -only zones gain popularity. Once
filled with parking lots, San Francisco's Mission
Rock is transforming into a vibrant waterfront
district, featuring wide streets and eight acres
of green space. This area promotes social and
ecological well -being, with accessible transport
options connecting to Silicon Valley. Similarly,
Vilnius, Lithuania is enhancing its eco -friendly
public transport, while Philadelphia boasts an
extensive trail network. Paris is set to pedestrianize
500 streets, and Dubai plans over 4 ,000 miles
of walkways. Boca Ta celebrates its Ciclovia,
inspiring global pedestrian initiatives, and
New York City focuses on pedestrian -friendly
developments. In business news, in an intriguing
legal battle, Cupertino -based Apple Inc. has
filed a lawsuit against Apple Cinemas. a small
movie theater chain that recently expanded to
San Francisco. The lawsuit, filed on August 1st
in federal court in Massachusetts, claims trademark
infringement, alleging that Apple Cinemas misleads
consumers into thinking they are affiliated with
a well -known tech giant. Apple Inc. is seeking
a court order to stop the theater chain from
using the word Apple in its name and is pursuing
unspecified damages. The complaint emphasizes
that consumers should not confuse Apple cinemas
with a reputable Apple brand, which has significant
goodwill and brand equity. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 1 % to about $115 ,000. Ethereum
is up 2 % to about $3 ,700. And XRP is up 2 %
to $2 .97. 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. Microsoft is actively recruiting
top talent from Google's DeepMind, led by Mustafa
Suleiman, a co -founder of DeepMind. He is promising
recruits a startup -like environment with less
bureaucracy and higher pay. Suleiman has successfully
hired at least two dozen former DeepMind employees,
including prominent engineers. This recruitment
is part of a broader battle for artificial intelligence
talent among major companies. Microsoft is focusing
on enhancing its co -pilot chatbot, competing
against OpenAI's ChatGPT. As both Microsoft and
Google expand their investments in artificial
intelligence, the competition for skilled engineers
intensifies. And in entertainment news. Ice Cube's
new adaptation of War of the Worlds on Amazon
Prime is a unique blend of science fiction and
action comedy. In this film, Ice Cube portrays
William Radford, a domestic terror analyst who
connects with his children through hacking their
devices. The story unfolds entirely on Radford's
computer screen as he struggles with parenting
after his wife's death. Meanwhile, strange storms
reveal meteors carrying data -hungry aliens.
The film blends humor and corporate branding,
making it both a commercial for Amazon and a
quirky narrative. With notification sounds and
chaotic moments, it promises to be a wild viewing
experience. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American inventor and entrepreneur,
Thomas J. Watson. And he said, the way to succeed
is to double your failure rate. For in each attempt,
we find new paths. And in each setback, growth
emerges. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing
day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.