WEBVTT 00:00:01.460 --> 00:00:04.240 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.400 --> 00:00:08.800 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.080 --> 00:00:13.339 and it's Friday, August 8th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.339 --> 00:00:18.879 to know, 56 years ago today in 1969, photographer 00:00:18.879 --> 00:00:22.579 Ian McMillan captured the iconic image of the 00:00:22.579 --> 00:00:25.679 Beatles crossing Abbey Road in London, England. 00:00:26.620 --> 00:00:29.399 This photograph became the cover of their album, 00:00:29.579 --> 00:00:33.020 Abbey Road. symbolizing a pivotal moment in music 00:00:33.020 --> 00:00:36.119 history and leaving an enduring legacy in popular 00:00:36.119 --> 00:00:41.640 culture. So now you know. And now, it's time 00:00:41.640 --> 00:00:47.359 for the weather report. This morning, it's sunny 00:00:47.359 --> 00:00:51.600 and it feels like 66 degrees with 2 mile per 00:00:51.600 --> 00:00:55.619 hour wind. The sunset will take place at 7 .52 00:00:55.619 --> 00:01:00.450 and will rise again tomorrow at 5 .45. It looks 00:01:00.450 --> 00:01:02.729 like we're in for a sunny Friday with a high 00:01:02.729 --> 00:01:07.930 near 84 and a light south breeze. Tonight, expect 00:01:07.930 --> 00:01:11.909 mostly clear skies with a low of 61 and those 00:01:11.909 --> 00:01:15.409 gentle winds continuing. For all you beach runners 00:01:15.409 --> 00:01:18.510 out there, the first high tide Friday will be 00:01:18.510 --> 00:01:23.450 at 1130 with a low tide at 515. The nearshore 00:01:23.450 --> 00:01:27.730 gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 69 degrees for the 00:01:27.730 --> 00:01:31.780 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. 00:01:32.700 --> 00:01:35.719 Expect sunny skies Saturday through Tuesday, 00:01:35.859 --> 00:01:40.459 with highs ranging from 82 to 93. Nights will 00:01:40.459 --> 00:01:45.819 be mostly clear, with lows from 63 to 72. 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In local news, single individuals 00:02:28.819 --> 00:02:32.280 in Boston have an exciting opportunity to join 00:02:32.280 --> 00:02:35.360 a new reality television show with a chance to 00:02:35.360 --> 00:02:38.979 earn $3 ,500 for living with other singles for 00:02:38.979 --> 00:02:42.680 a week. The Untitled Housemates reality show 00:02:42.680 --> 00:02:46.060 is seeking influencers, specifically for females 00:02:46.060 --> 00:02:49.099 and for males, to participate in this unique 00:02:49.099 --> 00:02:52.900 experience. Emmy -nominated casting director 00:02:52.900 --> 00:02:56.000 Tracy Sinclair is leading the project, which 00:02:56.000 --> 00:02:58.460 will be filmed in Las Vegas, where participants 00:02:58.460 --> 00:03:02.400 will receive lodging and food. Ideal candidates 00:03:02.400 --> 00:03:06.439 should be between the ages of 21 and 32 and possess 00:03:06.439 --> 00:03:15.520 big energy and big personality. Now on to sports. 00:03:16.740 --> 00:03:20.770 As the NFL preseason kicks off, teams must adapt 00:03:20.770 --> 00:03:25.629 to four significant rule changes for 2025. First, 00:03:25.810 --> 00:03:28.370 touchbacks will now be at the 35 -yard line, 00:03:28.530 --> 00:03:32.789 encouraging more returns. Next, onside kicks 00:03:32.789 --> 00:03:35.550 can be attempted at any point, as long as the 00:03:35.550 --> 00:03:38.629 team is trailing. The LEAP will also implement 00:03:38.629 --> 00:03:41.770 Sony's Hawkeye technology for electronic first 00:03:41.770 --> 00:03:44.189 down measurements, while retaining the chain 00:03:44.189 --> 00:03:48.229 gang for backups. Replay assist can now overturn 00:03:48.229 --> 00:03:51.169 additional penalties, and both teams will have 00:03:51.169 --> 00:03:53.889 guaranteed possessions in regular season overtime. 00:03:55.009 --> 00:03:59.689 In local sports, the Red Sox were off last night, 00:03:59.789 --> 00:04:03.550 but tonight they face the San Diego Padres at 00:04:03.550 --> 00:04:06.870 Petco Park in San Diego for Game 1 of a three 00:04:06.870 --> 00:04:11.629 -game series. Walker Bueller, 6 -6, with a 5 00:04:11.629 --> 00:04:15.680 .74 earned run average. goes against Nick Pivetta, 00:04:15.919 --> 00:04:21.860 who is 11 -3, with a 2 .73. First pitch is at 00:04:21.860 --> 00:04:28.180 9 .40 under cloudy skies and 75 degrees. In top 00:04:28.180 --> 00:04:31.579 news, a pilot believes he may have discovered 00:04:31.579 --> 00:04:35.100 Amelia Earhart's lost plane using Google Earth. 00:04:35.939 --> 00:04:39.259 Justin Myers, inspired by a documentary about 00:04:39.259 --> 00:04:42.620 Earhart's final flight, examined anomalies near 00:04:42.620 --> 00:04:46.279 Nikumaroro Island. He compared these findings 00:04:46.279 --> 00:04:48.620 with the Lockheed Electra 10 ease measurements 00:04:48.620 --> 00:04:51.180 and observed what appeared to be aircraft debris, 00:04:51.480 --> 00:04:55.319 including a radial engine. Despite his efforts 00:04:55.319 --> 00:04:57.920 to present his findings to various institutions, 00:04:58.259 --> 00:05:00.620 including the National Transportation Safety 00:05:00.620 --> 00:05:03.500 Board and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau, 00:05:03.740 --> 00:05:07.579 he has received little response. Myers remains 00:05:07.579 --> 00:05:11.439 hopeful, stating, If this is not Amelia's Electra 00:05:11.439 --> 00:05:14.519 10e, then it's the answer to another mystery. 00:05:16.060 --> 00:05:20.199 In business news, companies are increasingly 00:05:20.199 --> 00:05:23.279 merging their human resources and information 00:05:23.279 --> 00:05:26.060 technology departments under a single leader, 00:05:26.199 --> 00:05:28.720 driven by the rise of artificial intelligence. 00:05:29.439 --> 00:05:33.899 A survey from NextThink reveals that 64 % of 00:05:33.899 --> 00:05:37.699 senior IT decision makers Anticipate this integration 00:05:37.699 --> 00:05:42.139 within five years. Tracy Franklin, Chief People 00:05:42.139 --> 00:05:45.860 and Digital Technology Officer at biotech company 00:05:45.860 --> 00:05:49.420 Moderna, oversees both functions, emphasizing 00:05:49.420 --> 00:05:53.000 a new approach that blends technology with workforce 00:05:53.000 --> 00:05:58.160 planning. Similarly, Fabio Satolo, Chief People 00:05:58.160 --> 00:06:01.689 and Technology Officer at Covision. advocates 00:06:01.689 --> 00:06:04.790 for a unified vision to enhance employee development 00:06:04.790 --> 00:06:09.009 and technology adaptation. Experts warn, however, 00:06:09.110 --> 00:06:11.629 that merging these distinct skill sets could 00:06:11.629 --> 00:06:15.750 dilute essential expertise. In crypto movement, 00:06:16.149 --> 00:06:21.649 Bitcoin is up 2 % for the week to about $117 00:06:21.649 --> 00:06:26.949 ,000. Ethereum is up half a percent to just over 00:06:26.949 --> 00:06:35.910 $3 ,900. And XRP is up 11 % to $3 .34. Moving 00:06:35.910 --> 00:06:40.089 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:06:40.089 --> 00:06:43.069 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:06:43.069 --> 00:06:45.970 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:06:45.970 --> 00:06:50.329 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:06:50.329 --> 00:06:53.790 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:06:53.790 --> 00:06:57.250 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:06:57.250 --> 00:07:00.569 strength, Reducing tension and elevating mental 00:07:00.569 --> 00:07:04.050 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:04.050 --> 00:07:08.149 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:07:08.149 --> 00:07:12.310 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:07:12.509 --> 00:07:16.449 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:07:16.449 --> 00:07:20.470 to tell them, sunny morning sent you by. And 00:07:20.470 --> 00:07:26.339 now, back to the show. Let's talk tech. Artificial 00:07:26.339 --> 00:07:29.259 intelligence is transforming the consulting landscape, 00:07:29.500 --> 00:07:33.660 and McKinsey is feeling the pressure. With AI 00:07:33.660 --> 00:07:36.420 capable of analyzing information and creating 00:07:36.420 --> 00:07:39.879 polished presentations in mere seconds, the firm 00:07:39.879 --> 00:07:43.819 is undergoing a significant shift. Global managing 00:07:43.819 --> 00:07:47.379 partner Bob Sternfels noted that AI is now a 00:07:47.379 --> 00:07:50.199 central topic in board meetings, influencing 00:07:50.199 --> 00:07:53.639 client interactions, hiring practices, and project 00:07:53.639 --> 00:07:57.620 selection. McKinsey has deployed thousands of 00:07:57.620 --> 00:08:01.220 AI agents to assist consultants, leading to a 00:08:01.220 --> 00:08:04.120 reduction in workforce from approximately 45 00:08:04.120 --> 00:08:09.060 ,000 to 40 ,000. As consulting firms adapt, the 00:08:09.060 --> 00:08:11.759 demand for traditional strategy advice is declining, 00:08:12.060 --> 00:08:18.560 signaling a new era in the industry. And in entertainment 00:08:18.560 --> 00:08:22.660 news. My Mother's Wedding is a heartwarming family 00:08:22.660 --> 00:08:25.779 dramedy featuring Scarlett Johansson and Sienna 00:08:25.779 --> 00:08:29.100 Miller as sisters navigating a complicated family 00:08:29.100 --> 00:08:32.620 gathering. Directed by Kristen Scott Thomas, 00:08:32.879 --> 00:08:35.960 the film tells the story of three daughters uniting 00:08:35.960 --> 00:08:38.720 for their mother's third wedding, unveiling deep 00:08:38.720 --> 00:08:41.720 -seated emotional struggles and past dramas. 00:08:42.539 --> 00:08:45.259 Despite the touching performances, particularly 00:08:45.259 --> 00:08:48.190 from Johansson and Miller, the film occasionally 00:08:48.190 --> 00:08:51.370 gets bogged down in exposition, making it feel 00:08:51.370 --> 00:08:55.409 uneven. While it captures the essence of familial 00:08:55.409 --> 00:08:58.210 bonds and memories, it ultimately struggles to 00:08:58.210 --> 00:09:01.590 deliver a coherent emotional punch, leaving audiences 00:09:01.590 --> 00:09:05.909 yearning for more depth. Well, alrighty folks, 00:09:06.230 --> 00:09:10.070 it's time for the quote of the day. And today, 00:09:10.269 --> 00:09:12.870 our quote comes from the American author and 00:09:12.870 --> 00:09:16.960 motivational speaker, Dennis Waitley. And he 00:09:16.960 --> 00:09:21.340 said, change the changeable, accept the unchangeable, 00:09:21.360 --> 00:09:25.799 and remove yourself from the unacceptable. And 00:09:25.799 --> 00:09:28.820 that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:09:28.820 --> 00:09:32.100 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:09:32.100 --> 00:09:35.480 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:09:35.480 --> 00:09:38.700 the weather reports. Have an amazing weekend, 00:09:38.840 --> 00:09:41.519 my good friends. We'll see you Monday with another 00:09:41.519 --> 00:09:44.000 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.