WEBVTT 00:00:01.500 --> 00:00:04.240 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.400 --> 00:00:08.839 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.099 --> 00:00:13.460 and it's Tuesday, August 12th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.460 --> 00:00:18.579 to know, 65 years ago today in 1960, the United 00:00:18.579 --> 00:00:22.079 States launched Echo One, the first passive communication 00:00:22.079 --> 00:00:26.559 satellite from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This 00:00:26.559 --> 00:00:29.399 pioneering achievement marked a significant milestone 00:00:29.399 --> 00:00:32.659 in space exploration and telecommunications, 00:00:32.960 --> 00:00:35.380 paving the way for the development of modern 00:00:35.380 --> 00:00:38.479 satellite communications and global connectivity. 00:00:39.320 --> 00:00:44.439 So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:44.439 --> 00:00:49.899 report. This morning, it's sunny and it feels 00:00:49.899 --> 00:00:55.119 like 73 degrees with 5 mile per hour wind. The 00:00:55.119 --> 00:00:58.640 sunset will take place at 747 and it will rise 00:00:58.640 --> 00:01:02.840 again tomorrow at 548. It looks like we're in 00:01:02.840 --> 00:01:05.519 for a sunny Tuesday with temperatures climbing 00:01:05.519 --> 00:01:08.859 to around 94 accompanied by a light southwest 00:01:08.859 --> 00:01:14.079 breeze. Tonight, we can expect mostly clear skies, 00:01:14.359 --> 00:01:17.879 a low of 72 and those gentle winds continuing. 00:01:18.890 --> 00:01:21.510 For all you beach runners out there, the first 00:01:21.510 --> 00:01:24.909 low tide Tuesday will be at 8, with a high tide 00:01:24.909 --> 00:01:29.629 at 2 .15. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay 00:01:29.629 --> 00:01:35.329 reads 71 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:35.329 --> 00:01:39.430 ahead in the weather. Expect mostly sunny weather 00:01:39.430 --> 00:01:44.010 on Wednesday, with a high near 93. A slight chance 00:01:44.010 --> 00:01:47.680 of rain and thunderstorms is possible. Wednesday 00:01:47.680 --> 00:01:50.420 night brings a chance of showers with a low around 00:01:50.420 --> 00:01:54.859 73. On Thursday, look for a chance of rain showers 00:01:54.859 --> 00:02:00.099 and partly sunny skies with a high near 90. Thursday 00:02:00.099 --> 00:02:03.099 night offers a chance of rain before 11 p .m. 00:02:03.099 --> 00:02:07.299 with a low around 69. Friday will be sunny and 00:02:07.299 --> 00:02:10.560 cooler with a high near 83. And Friday night 00:02:10.560 --> 00:02:15.490 will be mostly clear with a low around 64. Saturday 00:02:15.490 --> 00:02:19.330 continues the sunshine with a high near 85, and 00:02:19.330 --> 00:02:22.550 Saturday night remains mostly clear with a low 00:02:22.550 --> 00:02:27.530 around 69. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 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The 00:03:15.379 --> 00:03:18.460 closure, effective June 25th, follows the end 00:03:18.460 --> 00:03:21.680 of the lease. The chain expressed its gratitude, 00:03:21.919 --> 00:03:24.960 stating, We are deeply grateful for the many 00:03:24.960 --> 00:03:27.599 memories and the loyal customers who have supported 00:03:27.599 --> 00:03:32.659 us throughout the years. Founded in 1981 in Jamaica 00:03:32.659 --> 00:03:36.699 Plain, J .P. Licks operates 16 locations across 00:03:36.699 --> 00:03:40.000 Greater Boston, creating all ice cream and ice 00:03:40.000 --> 00:03:43.500 cream cakes in -house. The chain has received 00:03:43.500 --> 00:03:47.240 over 300 awards, including a Best of Boston award 00:03:47.240 --> 00:03:57.900 in 2021. Now on to sports. The first Associated 00:03:57.900 --> 00:04:01.080 Press poll of the 2025 college football season 00:04:01.080 --> 00:04:04.560 has been released, with Texas, Penn State, and 00:04:04.560 --> 00:04:08.340 Ohio State leading the rankings. Texas kicks 00:04:08.340 --> 00:04:11.240 off the season at number one. facing a significant 00:04:11.240 --> 00:04:14.159 challenge against third -ranked Ohio State on 00:04:14.159 --> 00:04:18.079 August 30th. The Southeastern Conference boasts 00:04:18.079 --> 00:04:21.639 10 teams in the top 25, the most ever by one 00:04:21.639 --> 00:04:25.399 conference. Notable statistics include Texas' 00:04:25.620 --> 00:04:29.259 26 turnovers last season and Penn State's impressive 00:04:29.259 --> 00:04:35.980 3 ,237 rushing yards. As the season begins, excitement 00:04:35.980 --> 00:04:38.879 builds around these powerhouse teams and their 00:04:38.879 --> 00:04:44.079 upcoming matchups. In local sports. Last night 00:04:44.079 --> 00:04:47.060 at Dakin Park in Houston, the Red Sox lost to 00:04:47.060 --> 00:04:51.600 the Astros 7 -6. Garcia took the loss after giving 00:04:51.600 --> 00:04:55.800 up five runs in four innings. Roman Anthony powered 00:04:55.800 --> 00:04:59.139 the Sox with a three -run homer, part of Boston's 00:04:59.139 --> 00:05:03.459 10 hits and no errors. Both teams left four runners 00:05:03.459 --> 00:05:08.500 on base. The Sox dropped to 65 -55 for the season 00:05:08.500 --> 00:05:12.639 as the series continues. Tonight, the Red Sox 00:05:12.639 --> 00:05:15.980 face the Astros in Houston for Game 2 of this 00:05:15.980 --> 00:05:20.860 three -game series. Dustin May is 6 -8 with a 00:05:20.860 --> 00:05:24.680 4 .93 earned run average, while Spencer Ariete 00:05:24.680 --> 00:05:30.779 is 1 -2 with a 7 .43. First pitch is at 8 -10. 00:05:32.680 --> 00:05:36.759 In top news, in a bold move, President Trump 00:05:36.759 --> 00:05:39.100 has deployed National Guard troops to Washington, 00:05:39.319 --> 00:05:42.420 D .C., placing the city's police department under 00:05:42.420 --> 00:05:45.740 federal control. At a recent news conference, 00:05:46.040 --> 00:05:49.300 Trump declared, this is Liberation Day in D .C., 00:05:49.300 --> 00:05:52.600 and we're going to take our capital back. He 00:05:52.600 --> 00:05:55.500 dispatched approximately 800 National Guard troops 00:05:55.500 --> 00:05:58.860 and indicated he may involve active -duty military 00:05:58.860 --> 00:06:02.769 personnel if necessary. Local leaders, including 00:06:02.769 --> 00:06:05.730 Mayor Muriel Bowser, criticized the decision 00:06:05.730 --> 00:06:10.209 as unsettling and unprecedented. The president's 00:06:10.209 --> 00:06:12.670 actions are intended to address rising crime 00:06:12.670 --> 00:06:15.910 rates, with a focus on ensuring safety for all 00:06:15.910 --> 00:06:22.069 citizens in the capital. In business news, some 00:06:22.069 --> 00:06:25.170 debts are not worth paying back, especially when 00:06:25.170 --> 00:06:28.790 it comes to zombie debt. This type of old debt 00:06:28.790 --> 00:06:31.470 is often uncollectible after a certain period, 00:06:31.709 --> 00:06:34.730 but collection agencies may try to intimidate 00:06:34.730 --> 00:06:37.430 individuals into restarting payment timelines. 00:06:38.250 --> 00:06:41.310 Under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices 00:06:41.310 --> 00:06:44.509 Act, once the legal deadline passes, the debt 00:06:44.509 --> 00:06:47.990 becomes time -barred, meaning collectors cannot 00:06:47.990 --> 00:06:52.990 sue. However, old debts can resurface after inactivity. 00:06:53.589 --> 00:06:56.769 It is crucial to regularly review credit reports, 00:06:57.259 --> 00:07:00.220 Know your rights and ask for proof of the debt. 00:07:00.920 --> 00:07:04.259 Remember, taking action could inadvertently restart 00:07:04.259 --> 00:07:08.160 the collection clock. Stay informed and protect 00:07:08.160 --> 00:07:13.060 yourself. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 00:07:13.060 --> 00:07:20.300 2 % to $119 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 % to just 00:07:20.300 --> 00:07:27.040 under $4 ,300. And XRP is down 3%. to $3 .16. 00:07:28.660 --> 00:07:33.180 Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:07:33.180 --> 00:07:36.300 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:07:36.300 --> 00:07:39.139 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:07:39.139 --> 00:07:43.860 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates, 00:07:43.939 --> 00:07:47.339 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:47.339 --> 00:07:50.779 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:50.779 --> 00:07:54.120 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:54.120 --> 00:07:57.589 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:57.589 --> 00:08:01.689 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:01.689 --> 00:08:05.850 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:06.050 --> 00:08:10.009 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:10.009 --> 00:08:13.990 to tell them, sunny morning sent you by. And 00:08:13.990 --> 00:08:19.930 now, back to the show. Let's talk tech. Futurists 00:08:19.930 --> 00:08:22.670 predict that humans could live for 1 ,000 years 00:08:22.670 --> 00:08:26.519 by the year 2050. ushering in the era of practical 00:08:26.519 --> 00:08:30.220 immortality. While advancements in artificial 00:08:30.220 --> 00:08:33.500 intelligence, robotics, and digital consciousness 00:08:33.500 --> 00:08:36.620 transfer spark hope, some experts caution that 00:08:36.620 --> 00:08:40.039 societal and economic hurdles may hinder access. 00:08:41.480 --> 00:08:44.779 Visionaries like Ray Kurzweil and Ian Pearson 00:08:44.779 --> 00:08:47.539 anticipate breakthroughs that will extend life 00:08:47.539 --> 00:08:50.460 significantly, projecting a merger of humans 00:08:50.460 --> 00:08:55.000 and machines by 2045. However, critics argue 00:08:55.000 --> 00:08:57.600 that the promise of technology comes with challenges, 00:08:57.940 --> 00:09:02.360 including potential inequalities. As we approach 00:09:02.360 --> 00:09:05.019 these possibilities, questions about motivation 00:09:05.019 --> 00:09:11.600 and societal impact remain ever relevant. And 00:09:11.600 --> 00:09:15.620 in entertainment news. This week, the Perseid 00:09:15.620 --> 00:09:19.240 meteor shower, hailed by NASA as the best meteor 00:09:19.240 --> 00:09:21.820 shower of the year, will light up our skies. 00:09:22.860 --> 00:09:26.100 The peak viewing nights are August 12th and 13th, 00:09:26.100 --> 00:09:28.659 although a full moon may obscure some of the 00:09:28.659 --> 00:09:32.539 meteors. The Perseids, which originate from the 00:09:32.539 --> 00:09:35.659 constellation Perseus, can produce up to 100 00:09:35.659 --> 00:09:39.500 meteors per hour at their height. Bascued in 00:09:39.500 --> 00:09:41.620 the northern hemisphere during the pre -dawn 00:09:41.620 --> 00:09:44.659 hours, stargazers are encouraged to find dark 00:09:44.659 --> 00:09:49.559 areas, lie back, and be patient. Enjoy this dazzling 00:09:49.559 --> 00:09:52.379 display of fireballs and bright trails of light. 00:09:53.620 --> 00:09:56.980 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote 00:09:56.980 --> 00:10:00.980 of the day. And today, our quote comes from the 00:10:00.980 --> 00:10:04.159 American science fiction writer Isaac Asimov. 00:10:04.820 --> 00:10:08.840 And he said, The saddest aspect of life right 00:10:08.840 --> 00:10:11.659 now is that science gathers knowledge faster 00:10:11.659 --> 00:10:16.899 than society gathers wisdom. And that's a wrap 00:10:16.899 --> 00:10:19.940 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:20.259 --> 00:10:24.000 YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:10:24.000 --> 00:10:27.100 videos with local news and the weather reports. 00:10:27.940 --> 00:10:31.259 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:10:31.259 --> 00:10:34.419 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:34.419 --> 00:10:34.759 in Boston.