Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, August 8th. You'll be interested
to know, 56 years ago today in 1969, photographer
Ian McMillan captured the iconic image of the
Beatles crossing Abbey Road in London, England.
This photograph became the cover of their album,
Abbey Road. symbolizing a pivotal moment in music
history and leaving an enduring legacy in popular
culture. So now you know. And now, it's time
for the weather report. This morning, it's sunny
and it feels like 66 degrees with 2 mile per
hour wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .52
and will rise again tomorrow at 5 .45. It looks
like we're in for a sunny Friday with a high
near 84 and a light south breeze. Tonight, expect
mostly clear skies with a low of 61 and those
gentle winds continuing. For all you beach runners
out there, the first high tide Friday will be
at 1130 with a low tide at 515. The nearshore
gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 69 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect sunny skies Saturday through Tuesday,
with highs ranging from 82 to 93. Nights will
be mostly clear, with lows from 63 to 72. Enjoy
the warmth. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe 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
sends you. In local news, single individuals
in Boston have an exciting opportunity to join
a new reality television show with a chance to
earn $3 ,500 for living with other singles for
a week. The Untitled Housemates reality show
is seeking influencers, specifically for females
and for males, to participate in this unique
experience. Emmy -nominated casting director
Tracy Sinclair is leading the project, which
will be filmed in Las Vegas, where participants
will receive lodging and food. Ideal candidates
should be between the ages of 21 and 32 and possess
big energy and big personality. Now on to sports.
As the NFL preseason kicks off, teams must adapt
to four significant rule changes for 2025. First,
touchbacks will now be at the 35 -yard line,
encouraging more returns. Next, onside kicks
can be attempted at any point, as long as the
team is trailing. The LEAP will also implement
Sony's Hawkeye technology for electronic first
down measurements, while retaining the chain
gang for backups. Replay assist can now overturn
additional penalties, and both teams will have
guaranteed possessions in regular season overtime.
In local sports, the Red Sox were off last night,
but tonight they face the San Diego Padres at
Petco Park in San Diego for Game 1 of a three
-game series. Walker Bueller, 6 -6, with a 5
.74 earned run average. goes against Nick Pivetta,
who is 11 -3, with a 2 .73. First pitch is at
9 .40 under cloudy skies and 75 degrees. In top
news, a pilot believes he may have discovered
Amelia Earhart's lost plane using Google Earth.
Justin Myers, inspired by a documentary about
Earhart's final flight, examined anomalies near
Nikumaroro Island. He compared these findings
with the Lockheed Electra 10 ease measurements
and observed what appeared to be aircraft debris,
including a radial engine. Despite his efforts
to present his findings to various institutions,
including the National Transportation Safety
Board and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau,
he has received little response. Myers remains
hopeful, stating, If this is not Amelia's Electra
10e, then it's the answer to another mystery.
In business news, companies are increasingly
merging their human resources and information
technology departments under a single leader,
driven by the rise of artificial intelligence.
A survey from NextThink reveals that 64 % of
senior IT decision makers Anticipate this integration
within five years. Tracy Franklin, Chief People
and Digital Technology Officer at biotech company
Moderna, oversees both functions, emphasizing
a new approach that blends technology with workforce
planning. Similarly, Fabio Satolo, Chief People
and Technology Officer at Covision. advocates
for a unified vision to enhance employee development
and technology adaptation. Experts warn, however,
that merging these distinct skill sets could
dilute essential expertise. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 2 % for the week to about $117
,000. Ethereum is up half a percent to just over
$3 ,900. And XRP is up 11 % to $3 .34. 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. Artificial
intelligence is transforming the consulting landscape,
and McKinsey is feeling the pressure. With AI
capable of analyzing information and creating
polished presentations in mere seconds, the firm
is undergoing a significant shift. Global managing
partner Bob Sternfels noted that AI is now a
central topic in board meetings, influencing
client interactions, hiring practices, and project
selection. McKinsey has deployed thousands of
AI agents to assist consultants, leading to a
reduction in workforce from approximately 45
,000 to 40 ,000. As consulting firms adapt, the
demand for traditional strategy advice is declining,
signaling a new era in the industry. And in entertainment
news. My Mother's Wedding is a heartwarming family
dramedy featuring Scarlett Johansson and Sienna
Miller as sisters navigating a complicated family
gathering. Directed by Kristen Scott Thomas,
the film tells the story of three daughters uniting
for their mother's third wedding, unveiling deep
-seated emotional struggles and past dramas.
Despite the touching performances, particularly
from Johansson and Miller, the film occasionally
gets bogged down in exposition, making it feel
uneven. While it captures the essence of familial
bonds and memories, it ultimately struggles to
deliver a coherent emotional punch, leaving audiences
yearning for more depth. Well, alrighty folks,
it's time for the quote of the day. And today,
our quote comes from the American author and
motivational speaker, Dennis Waitley. And he
said, change the changeable, accept the unchangeable,
and remove yourself from the unacceptable. And
that's a wrap for this morning. You can check
out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some
captivating aerial videos with local news and
the weather reports. Have an amazing weekend,
my good friends. We'll see you Monday with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.