Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, August 22nd. You'll be interested
to know, 123 years ago today, in 1902, President
Theodore Roosevelt made history by becoming the
first sitting president of the United States
to ride in an automobile. During a tour of Hartford,
Connecticut, He rode in a Columbia Electric Victoria
Phaeton, symbolizing the nation's embrace of
technological innovation and progress. This event
marked a significant milestone in the early adoption
of automobiles, reflecting the spirit of modernization
that defined the early 20th century. So now you
know. And now, it's time for the weather report.
This morning it's sunny and it feels like 59
degrees, with 10 mile per hour wind. The sunset
will take place at 7 .31 and it will rise again
tomorrow at 6. It looks like we're in for some
sunny weather today, with temperatures reaching
around 80 and a light northeast breeze tonight.
Expect mostly clear skies with a low of 61 and
a gentle south wind. For all you beach runners
out there, the first high tide Friday will be
just before 1130 with the low tide at 515. The
near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather, expect mostly sunny skies on Saturday
with a high near 86 and light southwest winds.
Saturday night will be mostly clear with a low
around 66. Sunday brings more mostly sunny weather
with a high near 83. Sunday night has a chance
of rain showers after 11 p .m. with mostly cloudy
skies and a low around 67. On Monday, expect
a chance of rain showers before 2 p .m. Then
showers and thunderstorms are likely with a high
near 81. Monday night holds a chance of showers
and thunderstorms before 3 a .m. with partly
cloudy skies and a low around 63. Tuesday looks
sunny with a high near 79 and west winds. 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 an
exciting achievement for local education, few
Massachusetts high schools have been recognized
among the top 100 in the nation by U .S. News
and World Report. The ranking, which evaluated
over 24 ,000 public high schools across the country,
highlighted Boston Latin as the highest in Massachusetts,
landing at an impressive 46th place nationally.
Additionally, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion
Charter School in Hadley made the list, securing
the 96th spot. These schools exemplify excellence
in performance and college readiness, showcasing
the strength of education in be -in -town and
beyond. Now onto sports. Steelers wide receiver
D .K. Metcalf is set to make his big -screen
debut in the upcoming thriller Asteroid. The
film, which stars sinners actress Hailey Steinfeld,
who is married to Buffalo Bill's quarterback
Josh Allen, will premiere at the Venice Film
Festival's immersive showcase next week in Italy.
Directed by Doug Liman, Asteroid follows strangers
on a journey to a nearby asteroid in search of
wealth. beyond their wildest dreams. Metcalf,
who has appeared in secret headquarters, and
Bel Air joined the Steelers in March after a
trade from the Seattle Seahawks, agreeing to
a five -year, $150 million extension in local
sports. Last night at Yankee Stadium in New York,
the Red Sox won over the Yankees 6 -3. Rookie
Roman Anthony hit a two -run homer in the ninth
inning and drove in three runs. Winning pitcher
Weissert struck out six over five and one -third
innings. The Sox finished with ten hits in one
error. The Red Sox record is now 69 -59. Tonight,
the Red Sox face the Yankees again in New York
for game two of this four -game series. Ryan
Baio is 9 -6, with a 3 .23 earned run average,
faces Max Fride, who is 13 -5, with a 3 .26.
First pitch is at 7 -0 -5. The game time temperature
is a comfortable 79 degrees under clear skies.
In top news... Scientists are exploring the intriguing
concept that gut feelings may actually be memories
from the future. Pognitive neuroscientist Julia
Mossbridge, Ph .D., recalls a childhood experience
that sparked her interest in precognition. She
believes that our perception of time may not
be as linear as we think. Parapsychologist Dean
Radden supports this view, suggesting that consciousness
can transcend time. allowing us to access future
information. Their research, backed by statistically
significant experiments, indicates that many
people possess some level of precognition, a
phenomenon often dismissed by mainstream society.
This evolving understanding could reshape how
we perceive our experiences of time and reality.
In business news, a significant financial shift
is on the horizon. as younger generations in
America stand to inherit approximately $16 trillion
over the next decade. However, many are unprepared
to manage this wealth. Ashley Riddishoss, a certified
financial planner, emphasizes the emotional turmoil
that can lead inheritors to make hasty decisions,
like purchasing extravagant items. Financial
experts suggest waiting a year before making
major decisions and using inherited cash wisely,
such as placing it in a high -yield savings account.
Understanding tax implications, especially the
step -up in basis for appreciated assets, is
crucial for effective wealth management. Bitcoin
is down 4 % for the week, to just over $113 ,000.
Ethereum is down 4%. to just under $4 ,300. And
XRP is down 8 % to $2 .84. 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. OpenAI's lawyers
are scrutinizing Meta's involvement in Elon Musk's
$97 billion takeover bid for the ChatGPT creator.
According to OpenAI, Musk and Meta's CDO Mark
Zuckerberg discussed this acquisition. A subpoena
filed in June requests documents from Meta regarding
any coordinated plans with Musk and XAI. While
OpenAI denied Musk's bid, they seek evidence
of potential financing arrangements. Meta spokesperson
Andy Stone highlighted that neither Meta nor
Zuckerberg signed Musk's letter of intent. Meanwhile,
Meta continues to invest heavily in artificial
intelligence, recruiting key open AI researchers,
and exploring acquisition deals. And in entertainment
news, in Nobody 2, Bob Odenkirk returns as Hutch
Mansell, a mild suburban dad who reveals his
violent side during a family vacation. Directed
by Timo Giugento, this action fantasy sequel
dives deeper into Hutch's life, showcasing his
struggle to balance family and a debt of $30
million. As he organizes a trip to Plummerville,
his past as a ruthless assassin resurfaces. The
film features an intriguing cast. including Connie
Nielsen and Sharon Stone. With a mix of absurdity
in action, nobody too promises to deliver a unique
blend of thrills and humor, making it a must
-watch adventure. Well, all righty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the British philosopher and
mathematician, Bertrand Russell. And he said,
The only thing that will redeem mankind is cooperation.
As technology advances, our unity must grow.
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 day, my
good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.