WEBVTT 00:00:01.660 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:09.119 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.619 --> 00:00:14.019 and it's Thursday, August 21st. You'll be interested 00:00:14.019 --> 00:00:19.460 to know. 66 years ago today, in 1959, Hawaii 00:00:19.460 --> 00:00:22.339 was officially admitted as the 50th state of 00:00:22.339 --> 00:00:25.980 the United States. This momentous occasion marked 00:00:25.980 --> 00:00:29.100 the culmination of a long journey from the overthrow 00:00:29.100 --> 00:00:33.359 of the Hawaiian monarchy in 1893 and subsequent 00:00:33.359 --> 00:00:38.439 annexation by the United States in 1898. The 00:00:38.439 --> 00:00:41.000 strategic importance of Hawaii during World War 00:00:41.000 --> 00:00:44.079 II, particularly after the attack on Pearl Harbor, 00:00:44.560 --> 00:00:48.079 highlighted its value to the United States. So 00:00:48.079 --> 00:00:52.380 now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:52.380 --> 00:00:57.649 report. This morning, there's a slight chance 00:00:57.649 --> 00:01:00.909 of rain showers and it feels like 63 degrees 00:01:00.909 --> 00:01:05.430 with 7 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:01:05.430 --> 00:01:08.930 place at 7 .33 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:01:08.930 --> 00:01:13.049 at 5 .59. It looks like we're in for a slight 00:01:13.049 --> 00:01:16.170 chance of rain showers before noon and partly 00:01:16.170 --> 00:01:20.730 sunny skies with a high around 70. Expect a gentle 00:01:20.730 --> 00:01:25.750 northeast breeze at 7 to 14 miles per hour. Tonight, 00:01:26.849 --> 00:01:30.010 we'll have partly cloudy skies, a low of 60, 00:01:30.269 --> 00:01:33.349 and a light northeast wind at 13 miles per hour. 00:01:34.409 --> 00:01:36.810 For all you beach runners out there, the first 00:01:36.810 --> 00:01:40.069 high tide Thursday will be at 1030 with a low 00:01:40.069 --> 00:01:45.030 tide just before 430. The nearshore buoy at Cape 00:01:45.030 --> 00:01:49.010 Cod Bay reads 66 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:51.090 --> 00:01:55.120 Looking ahead in the weather, Expect mostly sunny 00:01:55.120 --> 00:01:59.120 skies on Friday, with a high near 77 and a northeast 00:01:59.120 --> 00:02:03.379 wind. Saturday stays sunny, reaching a high near 00:02:03.379 --> 00:02:07.700 82, with clear nights. Sunday brings a slight 00:02:07.700 --> 00:02:12.000 chance of rain later, with highs around 82. Rain 00:02:12.000 --> 00:02:15.000 showers are likely Monday, with a high near 79 00:02:15.000 --> 00:02:18.699 and a chance of thunderstorms. Nights will be 00:02:18.699 --> 00:02:23.319 mostly cloudy, with lows near 63. Bonjour, food 00:02:23.319 --> 00:02:26.639 enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to you by 00:02:26.639 --> 00:02:30.680 Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled 00:02:30.680 --> 00:02:34.240 on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas 00:02:34.240 --> 00:02:37.719 Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for culinary 00:02:37.719 --> 00:02:41.699 delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict 00:02:41.699 --> 00:02:45.699 or their gluten -free crepes. You can grab a 00:02:45.699 --> 00:02:48.699 panini for lunch or just breeze on through to 00:02:48.699 --> 00:02:51.639 get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:02:51.639 --> 00:02:55.960 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:02:55.960 --> 00:03:00.979 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:00.979 --> 00:03:04.719 news, a rare tick -borne disease has taken hold 00:03:04.719 --> 00:03:07.840 on Martha's Vineyard, leaving many locals unable 00:03:07.840 --> 00:03:11.479 to enjoy their favorite foods. Andrew Keenan, 00:03:11.819 --> 00:03:14.860 a former chef, experienced this firsthand after 00:03:14.860 --> 00:03:17.840 being diagnosed with alpha -gal syndrome. an 00:03:17.840 --> 00:03:20.460 allergy to red meat, and most dairy products 00:03:20.460 --> 00:03:24.020 that can result from a tick bite. Hundreds on 00:03:24.020 --> 00:03:26.900 the island are now adopting vegan diets out of 00:03:26.900 --> 00:03:29.620 necessity, avoiding foods that contain alpha 00:03:29.620 --> 00:03:32.659 -gal, a sugar molecule found in most mammals. 00:03:33.860 --> 00:03:36.020 Local restaurants have adapted to this trend, 00:03:36.400 --> 00:03:39.120 offering alpha -gal -friendly options as residents 00:03:39.120 --> 00:03:42.759 seek support and share experiences online, highlighting 00:03:42.759 --> 00:03:45.879 a significant change in their culinary landscape. 00:03:50.819 --> 00:03:56.439 Now on to sports. The PGA Tour is set for gigantic 00:03:56.439 --> 00:03:59.319 changes, as Tiger Woods leads a new committee 00:03:59.319 --> 00:04:03.039 aimed at modernizing the Tour. Woods, who has 00:04:03.039 --> 00:04:05.479 seen the sport evolve over his three decades, 00:04:05.840 --> 00:04:08.300 is tackling the challenge of reshaping how the 00:04:08.300 --> 00:04:12.219 Tour operates. With potential changes like fewer 00:04:12.219 --> 00:04:14.860 events and higher stakes, the goal is to get 00:04:14.860 --> 00:04:17.839 the biggest stars competing together more often. 00:04:18.740 --> 00:04:21.800 Wood stated, nothing's off the table, emphasizing 00:04:21.800 --> 00:04:25.560 the need for a clean sheet of paper. As the tour 00:04:25.560 --> 00:04:28.740 navigates competition from L .I .V. Golf, its 00:04:28.740 --> 00:04:31.180 leadership remains committed to enhancing the 00:04:31.180 --> 00:04:35.360 sport while balancing player interests. In local 00:04:35.360 --> 00:04:39.339 sports, the Red Sox were off last night, but 00:04:39.339 --> 00:04:42.620 tonight, they are back in action. facing the 00:04:42.620 --> 00:04:45.480 Yankees in New York for game one of a four -game 00:04:45.480 --> 00:04:49.759 series. Lucas Gialito takes the mound with an 00:04:49.759 --> 00:04:54.279 8 -and -2 record and a 3 .63 earned run average, 00:04:54.660 --> 00:04:58.699 opposing Lewis Gill, who is 1 -1 with a 5 .14. 00:04:59.920 --> 00:05:03.360 First pitch at 7 .15 at Yankee Stadium under 00:05:03.360 --> 00:05:10.720 clear skies and 71 degrees. In top news, In Silicon 00:05:10.720 --> 00:05:13.699 Valley, a growing obsession with creating smarter 00:05:13.699 --> 00:05:17.980 babies is emerging among tech executives. Many 00:05:17.980 --> 00:05:20.600 are investing tens of thousands of dollars in 00:05:20.600 --> 00:05:23.579 genetic testing services that promise to screen 00:05:23.579 --> 00:05:27.699 embryos for intelligence. Steve Benson -Tilson, 00:05:28.040 --> 00:05:30.819 a mathematician, leads the Berkeley Genomics 00:05:30.819 --> 00:05:35.300 Project, advocating for this new frontier. Matchmakers 00:05:35.300 --> 00:05:38.180 are pairing tech leaders with high IQ partners. 00:05:38.480 --> 00:05:42.560 further fueling this trend. However, biathesis 00:05:42.560 --> 00:05:45.360 warn about the implications of genetic selection, 00:05:45.879 --> 00:05:48.899 questioning fairness, and unintended consequences. 00:05:50.100 --> 00:05:52.480 While some believe it could lead to higher intelligence, 00:05:53.040 --> 00:05:55.540 experts caution that current methods only predict 00:05:55.540 --> 00:06:00.560 modest improvements in cognitive ability. In 00:06:00.560 --> 00:06:04.379 business news, the United States labor force 00:06:04.379 --> 00:06:07.600 is shrinking at alarming rates. signaling potential 00:06:07.600 --> 00:06:11.220 economic disaster. Over the past three months, 00:06:11.420 --> 00:06:16.879 the country has lost 790 ,000 workers, a significant 00:06:16.879 --> 00:06:19.899 drop in immigration, and challenges like high 00:06:19.899 --> 00:06:24.060 childcare costs or contributing factors. Companies 00:06:24.060 --> 00:06:26.800 are struggling to hire talent, particularly in 00:06:26.800 --> 00:06:29.959 the tech sector, where giants like Meta and Microsoft 00:06:29.959 --> 00:06:34.139 are vying for limited resources. However, many 00:06:34.139 --> 00:06:37.259 businesses may soon scale back hiring, impacting 00:06:37.259 --> 00:06:40.860 consumer spending, which drives nearly 70 % of 00:06:40.860 --> 00:06:45.160 the economy. Without smart policy changes, reversing 00:06:45.160 --> 00:06:49.120 this trend seems unlikely. In crypto movement, 00:06:50.279 --> 00:06:54.360 Bitcoin is up half a percent to just over $114 00:06:54.360 --> 00:07:00.199 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to just over $4 ,300. 00:07:01.040 --> 00:07:08.660 And XRP is up 2 % to $2 .93. Moving on to a more 00:07:08.660 --> 00:07:12.759 local vibe. In our community spotlight on health 00:07:12.759 --> 00:07:15.379 and wellness, we are working with a national 00:07:15.379 --> 00:07:18.439 Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, 00:07:18.939 --> 00:07:23.060 so listen up. Check out Club Pilates with several 00:07:23.060 --> 00:07:26.100 locations in the Boston area. Pilates presents 00:07:26.100 --> 00:07:29.100 a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:29.100 --> 00:07:32.560 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:32.560 --> 00:07:35.920 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:35.920 --> 00:07:40.000 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:07:40.000 --> 00:07:44.180 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:07:44.560 --> 00:07:48.279 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:07:48.279 --> 00:07:52.819 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:07:53.139 --> 00:07:58.350 back to the show. Let's talk tech. Google recently 00:07:58.350 --> 00:08:01.370 made a bold statement regarding its Pixel 10 00:08:01.370 --> 00:08:05.829 Pro Fold, emphasizing that IP68 protection does 00:08:05.829 --> 00:08:09.329 not last forever. The company clarified that 00:08:09.329 --> 00:08:13.009 no phone is completely waterproof or dust -proof 00:08:13.009 --> 00:08:16.189 as sealants degrade over time, especially when 00:08:16.189 --> 00:08:19.029 exposed to salt or chlorine or after physical 00:08:19.029 --> 00:08:23.370 damage. Additionally, liquid damage is not covered 00:08:23.370 --> 00:08:27.490 under warranty. This candid admission is rare 00:08:27.490 --> 00:08:31.069 among manufacturers. Huckel shared the details 00:08:31.069 --> 00:08:34.190 in advertising materials, highlighting the reality 00:08:34.190 --> 00:08:37.269 of folding glass technology and the plastic screen 00:08:37.269 --> 00:08:40.009 protectors often included with folding phones. 00:08:41.210 --> 00:08:43.669 For more insights, tune in to The Vergecast, 00:08:44.070 --> 00:08:50.509 a flagship podcast from The Verge. And in entertainment 00:08:50.509 --> 00:08:55.129 news. An Officer and a Spy marks Roman Polanski's 00:08:55.129 --> 00:08:58.769 return to U .S. theaters after its 2019 release 00:08:58.769 --> 00:09:02.830 in France. This historical drama, retitled from 00:09:02.830 --> 00:09:05.769 the original French, centers on the Dreyfus Affair, 00:09:06.029 --> 00:09:10.549 a notorious case of antisemitism. Captain Alfred 00:09:10.549 --> 00:09:14.029 Dreyfus, portrayed by Louis Guerrel, is imprisoned 00:09:14.029 --> 00:09:17.970 based on questionable evidence. The film follows 00:09:17.970 --> 00:09:21.389 George Pickward, played by Jean Dujardin, who 00:09:21.389 --> 00:09:24.169 discovers crucial evidence that could exonerate 00:09:24.169 --> 00:09:28.190 Dreyfus. Although Polanski's past has drawn scrutiny, 00:09:28.710 --> 00:09:31.789 this film showcases his directorial prowess. 00:09:32.590 --> 00:09:34.909 With a gripping narrative and powerful themes 00:09:34.909 --> 00:09:38.070 of justice, an officer and a spy stands as a 00:09:38.070 --> 00:09:42.690 significant cinematic achievement. Well, alrighty 00:09:42.690 --> 00:09:46.710 folks, it's time for the quote of the day. And 00:09:46.710 --> 00:09:49.500 today… Our quote comes from the American writer 00:09:49.500 --> 00:09:58.539 and futurist, Alvin Toffler. And he said, And 00:09:58.539 --> 00:10:05.879 that's a wrap for this morning. 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