Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, August 21st. You'll be interested
to know. 66 years ago today, in 1959, Hawaii
was officially admitted as the 50th state of
the United States. This momentous occasion marked
the culmination of a long journey from the overthrow
of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and subsequent
annexation by the United States in 1898. The
strategic importance of Hawaii during World War
II, particularly after the attack on Pearl Harbor,
highlighted its value to the United States. So
now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning, there's a slight chance
of rain showers and it feels like 63 degrees
with 7 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take
place at 7 .33 and it will rise again tomorrow
at 5 .59. It looks like we're in for a slight
chance of rain showers before noon and partly
sunny skies with a high around 70. Expect a gentle
northeast breeze at 7 to 14 miles per hour. Tonight,
we'll have partly cloudy skies, a low of 60,
and a light northeast wind at 13 miles per hour.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
high tide Thursday will be at 1030 with a low
tide just before 430. The nearshore buoy at Cape
Cod Bay reads 66 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, Expect mostly sunny
skies on Friday, with a high near 77 and a northeast
wind. Saturday stays sunny, reaching a high near
82, with clear nights. Sunday brings a slight
chance of rain later, with highs around 82. Rain
showers are likely Monday, with a high near 79
and a chance of thunderstorms. Nights will be
mostly cloudy, with lows near 63. 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 mornings send you. In local
news, a rare tick -borne disease has taken hold
on Martha's Vineyard, leaving many locals unable
to enjoy their favorite foods. Andrew Keenan,
a former chef, experienced this firsthand after
being diagnosed with alpha -gal syndrome. an
allergy to red meat, and most dairy products
that can result from a tick bite. Hundreds on
the island are now adopting vegan diets out of
necessity, avoiding foods that contain alpha
-gal, a sugar molecule found in most mammals.
Local restaurants have adapted to this trend,
offering alpha -gal -friendly options as residents
seek support and share experiences online, highlighting
a significant change in their culinary landscape.
Now on to sports. The PGA Tour is set for gigantic
changes, as Tiger Woods leads a new committee
aimed at modernizing the Tour. Woods, who has
seen the sport evolve over his three decades,
is tackling the challenge of reshaping how the
Tour operates. With potential changes like fewer
events and higher stakes, the goal is to get
the biggest stars competing together more often.
Wood stated, nothing's off the table, emphasizing
the need for a clean sheet of paper. As the tour
navigates competition from L .I .V. Golf, its
leadership remains committed to enhancing the
sport while balancing player interests. In local
sports, the Red Sox were off last night, but
tonight, they are back in action. facing the
Yankees in New York for game one of a four -game
series. Lucas Gialito takes the mound with an
8 -and -2 record and a 3 .63 earned run average,
opposing Lewis Gill, who is 1 -1 with a 5 .14.
First pitch at 7 .15 at Yankee Stadium under
clear skies and 71 degrees. In top news, In Silicon
Valley, a growing obsession with creating smarter
babies is emerging among tech executives. Many
are investing tens of thousands of dollars in
genetic testing services that promise to screen
embryos for intelligence. Steve Benson -Tilson,
a mathematician, leads the Berkeley Genomics
Project, advocating for this new frontier. Matchmakers
are pairing tech leaders with high IQ partners.
further fueling this trend. However, biathesis
warn about the implications of genetic selection,
questioning fairness, and unintended consequences.
While some believe it could lead to higher intelligence,
experts caution that current methods only predict
modest improvements in cognitive ability. In
business news, the United States labor force
is shrinking at alarming rates. signaling potential
economic disaster. Over the past three months,
the country has lost 790 ,000 workers, a significant
drop in immigration, and challenges like high
childcare costs or contributing factors. Companies
are struggling to hire talent, particularly in
the tech sector, where giants like Meta and Microsoft
are vying for limited resources. However, many
businesses may soon scale back hiring, impacting
consumer spending, which drives nearly 70 % of
the economy. Without smart policy changes, reversing
this trend seems unlikely. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up half a percent to just over $114
,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to just over $4 ,300.
And XRP is up 2 % to $2 .93. 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. Google recently
made a bold statement regarding its Pixel 10
Pro Fold, emphasizing that IP68 protection does
not last forever. The company clarified that
no phone is completely waterproof or dust -proof
as sealants degrade over time, especially when
exposed to salt or chlorine or after physical
damage. Additionally, liquid damage is not covered
under warranty. This candid admission is rare
among manufacturers. Huckel shared the details
in advertising materials, highlighting the reality
of folding glass technology and the plastic screen
protectors often included with folding phones.
For more insights, tune in to The Vergecast,
a flagship podcast from The Verge. And in entertainment
news. An Officer and a Spy marks Roman Polanski's
return to U .S. theaters after its 2019 release
in France. This historical drama, retitled from
the original French, centers on the Dreyfus Affair,
a notorious case of antisemitism. Captain Alfred
Dreyfus, portrayed by Louis Guerrel, is imprisoned
based on questionable evidence. The film follows
George Pickward, played by Jean Dujardin, who
discovers crucial evidence that could exonerate
Dreyfus. Although Polanski's past has drawn scrutiny,
this film showcases his directorial prowess.
With a gripping narrative and powerful themes
of justice, an officer and a spy stands as a
significant cinematic achievement. Well, alrighty
folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And
today… Our quote comes from the American writer
and futurist, Alvin Toffler. And he said, And
that's a wrap for this morning. You can check
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the weather reports. Had an amazing day, my good
friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.