WEBVTT 00:00:01.580 --> 00:00:04.500 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.120 --> 00:00:09.140 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.560 --> 00:00:13.720 and it's Wednesday, August 27th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.720 --> 00:00:19.699 to know. 63 years ago today, in 1962, NASA launched 00:00:19.699 --> 00:00:23.160 the Mariner 2 spacecraft, marking humanity's 00:00:23.160 --> 00:00:27.109 first successful interplanetary mission. This 00:00:27.109 --> 00:00:29.910 pioneering journey to Venus provided invaluable 00:00:29.910 --> 00:00:32.590 data about the planet's atmosphere and surface, 00:00:33.189 --> 00:00:35.310 significantly enhancing our understanding of 00:00:35.310 --> 00:00:39.530 the solar system. The success of Mariner 2 paved 00:00:39.530 --> 00:00:43.130 the way for future explorations, inspiring generations 00:00:43.130 --> 00:00:46.630 to reach beyond our world and explore the cosmos. 00:00:47.829 --> 00:00:52.490 So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather 00:00:52.490 --> 00:00:58.020 report. This morning it's sunny and it feels 00:00:58.020 --> 00:01:01.780 like 61 degrees with five mile per hour wind. 00:01:02.880 --> 00:01:06.099 The sunset will take place at 723 and it will 00:01:06.099 --> 00:01:10.120 rise again tomorrow at 605. It looks like we're 00:01:10.120 --> 00:01:13.400 in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 77 00:01:13.400 --> 00:01:16.359 and a slight chance of rain showers after 11 00:01:16.359 --> 00:01:19.760 a .m. accompanied by a light northwestern breeze. 00:01:20.859 --> 00:01:24.829 Tonight. Expect mostly clear skies with a low 00:01:24.829 --> 00:01:28.969 of 57 and calm winds. For all you beach runners 00:01:28.969 --> 00:01:31.950 out there, the first low tide Wednesday will 00:01:31.950 --> 00:01:36.890 be just after a 30 with a high tide at 245. The 00:01:36.890 --> 00:01:41.549 nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 67 degrees 00:01:41.549 --> 00:01:45.709 for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the 00:01:45.709 --> 00:01:49.769 weather, expect mostly sunny skies on Thursday. 00:01:49.959 --> 00:01:53.620 with a high near 78 and a light southwest wind. 00:01:54.840 --> 00:01:57.640 Friday brings a chance of rain and thunderstorms 00:01:57.640 --> 00:02:02.340 with a high near 77. Friday night expect mostly 00:02:02.340 --> 00:02:07.439 cloudy skies and a low around 57. Saturday features 00:02:07.439 --> 00:02:10.620 a slight chance of rain with a high near 73, 00:02:11.159 --> 00:02:13.680 and Saturday night will be mostly clear with 00:02:13.680 --> 00:02:17.979 a low around 55. Sunday looks sunny with a high 00:02:17.979 --> 00:02:23.009 near 75, and a low around 57 at night. Bonjour, 00:02:23.449 --> 00:02:26.189 food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to 00:02:26.189 --> 00:02:29.930 you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:02:30.689 --> 00:02:33.889 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:02:33.889 --> 00:02:37.509 Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven for 00:02:37.509 --> 00:02:41.650 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:02:41.650 --> 00:02:45.659 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:02:45.659 --> 00:02:48.699 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:02:48.699 --> 00:02:51.960 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:02:51.960 --> 00:02:56.280 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:02:56.280 --> 00:03:01.300 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:03:01.300 --> 00:03:04.900 news, as college students fled back to campuses 00:03:04.900 --> 00:03:08.159 across Boston, the city is bracing for an increase 00:03:08.159 --> 00:03:11.560 in traffic and the dreaded phenomenon of storrowings. 00:03:12.520 --> 00:03:15.500 Temporary parking restrictions are set from now 00:03:15.500 --> 00:03:18.919 through Tuesday, September 2nd, affecting neighborhoods 00:03:18.919 --> 00:03:22.199 like Fenway, Alston, Mission Hill, and Roxbury. 00:03:23.360 --> 00:03:25.599 The Massachusetts Department of Conservation 00:03:25.599 --> 00:03:28.580 and Recreation is actively working to prevent 00:03:28.580 --> 00:03:31.659 oversized vehicles from hitting pedestrian bridges, 00:03:32.120 --> 00:03:34.939 particularly on Storo Drive and Soldiers Field 00:03:34.939 --> 00:03:38.689 Road. A humorous public awareness video features 00:03:38.689 --> 00:03:41.770 digital strategist Ryan Hutton urging drivers 00:03:41.770 --> 00:03:44.389 to start with driving with your eyes open to 00:03:44.389 --> 00:03:47.449 avoid becoming a victim of... ...storrowing. 00:03:52.610 --> 00:03:57.389 Now onto sports. Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever 00:03:57.389 --> 00:04:01.370 star and the number one pick in the 2024 WNBA 00:04:01.370 --> 00:04:04.889 draft, has been announced as Nike's newest signature 00:04:04.889 --> 00:04:08.580 athlete. This exciting partnership includes the 00:04:08.580 --> 00:04:11.620 launch of a unique logo, a collection of sportswear 00:04:11.620 --> 00:04:14.659 and apparel, and a signature sneaker set to debut 00:04:14.659 --> 00:04:18.939 in 2026. Clark expressed her pride in joining 00:04:18.939 --> 00:04:22.420 the ranks of all -time greats, emphasizing, this 00:04:22.420 --> 00:04:25.779 is more than just a logo, it's a dream come true. 00:04:27.180 --> 00:04:29.379 Her logo collection will be available starting 00:04:29.379 --> 00:04:32.819 October 1st with a navy and yellow shirt releasing 00:04:32.819 --> 00:04:36.620 on September 1st. Clark's remarkable journey 00:04:36.620 --> 00:04:39.560 continues as she breaks records and inspires 00:04:39.560 --> 00:04:45.000 fans globally. In local sports Last night at 00:04:45.000 --> 00:04:47.980 Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, the 00:04:47.980 --> 00:04:53.220 Red Sox won over the Orioles 5 -0. Lucas Gialito 00:04:53.220 --> 00:04:56.720 pitched eight strong innings, allowing four hits. 00:04:57.959 --> 00:05:00.680 Trevor Story and David Hamilton each hit home 00:05:00.680 --> 00:05:04.250 runs, helping build the lead. The Sox finished 00:05:04.250 --> 00:05:08.610 with 9 hits and 0 errors. Boston's record is 00:05:08.610 --> 00:05:12.329 now 73 -60 after this regular season game 2 of 00:05:12.329 --> 00:05:16.209 4. Tonight, the Red Sox clash again with the 00:05:16.209 --> 00:05:19.990 Orioles in Baltimore for Game 3 of this 4 -game 00:05:19.990 --> 00:05:25.709 series. Brian Baio is 10 -6 with a 3 .07 earned 00:05:25.709 --> 00:05:29.490 run average, facing Dietrich Enns, who is 1 -2 00:05:29.490 --> 00:05:34.959 with a 4 .97. First pitch is at 635 under clear 00:05:34.959 --> 00:05:38.720 skies and a comfortable 77 degrees at Oriole 00:05:38.720 --> 00:05:44.980 Park at Camden Yards. In top news, a new private 00:05:44.980 --> 00:05:47.620 school called Alpha School is making waves in 00:05:47.620 --> 00:05:50.980 Virginia, offering a unique education model for 00:05:50.980 --> 00:05:55.660 $65 ,000 a year. Students will study for just 00:05:55.660 --> 00:05:59.100 two hours a day using adaptive apps, while afternoons 00:05:59.100 --> 00:06:03.360 focus on essential life skills. Instead of traditional 00:06:03.360 --> 00:06:07.420 teachers, students will have guides. Co -founder 00:06:07.420 --> 00:06:10.740 Mackenzie Price emphasizes that children do not 00:06:10.740 --> 00:06:14.459 need to be in class all day. With support from 00:06:14.459 --> 00:06:17.720 influential backers, Alpha aims to expand into 00:06:17.720 --> 00:06:21.019 charter schools. Critics question the effectiveness 00:06:21.019 --> 00:06:24.240 of this model for less motivated students, but 00:06:24.240 --> 00:06:27.300 proponents argue it encourages individualized 00:06:27.300 --> 00:06:33.370 learning. In business news, Tech executives are 00:06:33.370 --> 00:06:36.389 urging young people to rethink the value of college 00:06:36.389 --> 00:06:40.389 degrees in light of industry changes. Palantir 00:06:40.389 --> 00:06:43.689 CEO Alex Karp stated that work performance is 00:06:43.689 --> 00:06:46.089 far more important than educational background, 00:06:46.529 --> 00:06:49.269 claiming that joining Palantir guarantees career 00:06:49.269 --> 00:06:53.589 success. Apple CEO Tim Cook echoed this sentiment, 00:06:54.230 --> 00:06:56.870 noting that half of Apple's U .S. workforce lacks 00:06:56.870 --> 00:07:01.750 four -year degrees. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang suggested 00:07:01.750 --> 00:07:04.050 he would choose different subjects if he were 00:07:04.050 --> 00:07:07.670 in college today. With many successful leaders 00:07:07.670 --> 00:07:10.670 and tech being dropouts, the conversation around 00:07:10.670 --> 00:07:14.230 education and skills is evolving, emphasizing 00:07:14.230 --> 00:07:17.790 adaptability and relevant experience over formal 00:07:17.790 --> 00:07:23.430 credentials. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 00:07:23.430 --> 00:07:31.209 1 % to about $112 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to 00:07:31.209 --> 00:07:37.750 just over $4 ,600. And XRP is up 4 % to $3 .00. 00:07:38.990 --> 00:07:43.610 Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:07:43.610 --> 00:07:46.529 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:07:46.529 --> 00:07:49.529 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:07:49.529 --> 00:07:54.129 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:54.129 --> 00:07:57.600 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:57.600 --> 00:08:01.060 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:01.060 --> 00:08:04.560 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:08:04.560 --> 00:08:07.920 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:08:07.920 --> 00:08:12.000 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:08:12.000 --> 00:08:16.199 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:16.560 --> 00:08:20.300 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:20.300 --> 00:08:24.740 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:25.079 --> 00:08:29.829 back to the show. Let's talk science. Scientists 00:08:29.829 --> 00:08:32.409 are making groundbreaking strides in translating 00:08:32.409 --> 00:08:35.529 the inner monologue, which could be a game changer 00:08:35.529 --> 00:08:39.129 for patients facing mobility issues or speech 00:08:39.129 --> 00:08:43.230 -related disabilities. A team at Stanford's Neural 00:08:43.230 --> 00:08:46.330 Prosthetics Translational Laboratory has developed 00:08:46.330 --> 00:08:50.470 a brain -computer interface, or BCI, that interprets 00:08:50.470 --> 00:08:53.230 neural activity from the brain's motor cortex. 00:08:54.159 --> 00:08:57.100 This method allows for the decoding of imagined 00:08:57.100 --> 00:09:00.259 speech, providing a voice to individuals unable 00:09:00.259 --> 00:09:04.220 to communicate effectively. While current technology 00:09:04.220 --> 00:09:07.179 has a limited vocabulary and an error rate of 00:09:07.179 --> 00:09:11.399 up to 33%, future improvements may enhance accuracy 00:09:11.399 --> 00:09:14.539 and restore fluent speech to those affected by 00:09:14.539 --> 00:09:22.799 paralysis. Get ready for the 10 most important 00:09:22.799 --> 00:09:26.360 movies set to shake the awards season in 2025. 00:09:27.460 --> 00:09:30.399 From The Long Walk, based on a Steph King novel 00:09:30.399 --> 00:09:33.980 about a life -or -death walking contest, to One 00:09:33.980 --> 00:09:37.120 Battle After Another, featuring Paul Thomas Anderson 00:09:37.120 --> 00:09:40.539 and Leonardo DiCaprio, the lineup is intriguing. 00:09:41.779 --> 00:09:44.340 Dwayne Johnson stars in The Smashing Machine, 00:09:44.600 --> 00:09:47.580 while the Persian thriller It Was Just an Accident 00:09:47.580 --> 00:09:51.269 won the Palm Dior this summer. Guillermo del 00:09:51.269 --> 00:09:55.250 Toro's Frankenstein, Bugonia, starring Emma Stone, 00:09:55.590 --> 00:09:59.009 and J. Kelly, featuring George Clooney, promise 00:09:59.009 --> 00:10:03.269 to captivate audiences. Finally, James Cameron's 00:10:03.269 --> 00:10:07.190 Avatar, Fire and Ash, and Chalamet's Marty Supreme 00:10:07.190 --> 00:10:11.710 round out this exciting year. Well, all righty, 00:10:11.750 --> 00:10:15.750 folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And 00:10:15.750 --> 00:10:18.690 today, our quote comes from the American inventor 00:10:18.690 --> 00:10:22.860 and visionary, Alexander Graham Bell. And he 00:10:22.860 --> 00:10:26.480 said, leave the beaten track occasionally and 00:10:26.480 --> 00:10:29.980 dive into the woods. Every time you do so, you 00:10:29.980 --> 00:10:32.179 will be certain to find something that you have 00:10:32.179 --> 00:10:36.480 never seen before. And that's a wrap for this 00:10:36.480 --> 00:10:40.039 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube 00:10:40.039 --> 00:10:43.759 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:10:43.759 --> 00:10:47.850 with local news and the weather reports. Had 00:10:47.850 --> 00:10:50.490 an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you 00:10:50.490 --> 00:10:53.429 tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:53.429 --> 00:10:53.970 in Boston.