Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, August 27th. You'll be interested
to know. 63 years ago today, in 1962, NASA launched
the Mariner 2 spacecraft, marking humanity's
first successful interplanetary mission. This
pioneering journey to Venus provided invaluable
data about the planet's atmosphere and surface,
significantly enhancing our understanding of
the solar system. The success of Mariner 2 paved
the way for future explorations, inspiring generations
to reach beyond our world and explore the cosmos.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the weather
report. This morning it's sunny and it feels
like 61 degrees with five mile per hour wind.
The sunset will take place at 723 and it will
rise again tomorrow at 605. It looks like we're
in for a mostly sunny day with a high near 77
and a slight chance of rain showers after 11
a .m. accompanied by a light northwestern breeze.
Tonight. Expect mostly clear skies with a low
of 57 and calm winds. For all you beach runners
out there, the first low tide Wednesday will
be just after a 30 with a high tide at 245. The
nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 67 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather, expect mostly sunny skies on Thursday.
with a high near 78 and a light southwest wind.
Friday brings a chance of rain and thunderstorms
with a high near 77. Friday night expect mostly
cloudy skies and a low around 57. Saturday features
a slight chance of rain with a high near 73,
and Saturday night will be mostly clear with
a low around 55. Sunday looks sunny with a high
near 75, and a low around 57 at night. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to
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Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, as college students fled back to campuses
across Boston, the city is bracing for an increase
in traffic and the dreaded phenomenon of storrowings.
Temporary parking restrictions are set from now
through Tuesday, September 2nd, affecting neighborhoods
like Fenway, Alston, Mission Hill, and Roxbury.
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation
and Recreation is actively working to prevent
oversized vehicles from hitting pedestrian bridges,
particularly on Storo Drive and Soldiers Field
Road. A humorous public awareness video features
digital strategist Ryan Hutton urging drivers
to start with driving with your eyes open to
avoid becoming a victim of... ...storrowing.
Now onto sports. Caitlin Clark, the Indiana Fever
star and the number one pick in the 2024 WNBA
draft, has been announced as Nike's newest signature
athlete. This exciting partnership includes the
launch of a unique logo, a collection of sportswear
and apparel, and a signature sneaker set to debut
in 2026. Clark expressed her pride in joining
the ranks of all -time greats, emphasizing, this
is more than just a logo, it's a dream come true.
Her logo collection will be available starting
October 1st with a navy and yellow shirt releasing
on September 1st. Clark's remarkable journey
continues as she breaks records and inspires
fans globally. In local sports Last night at
Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, the
Red Sox won over the Orioles 5 -0. Lucas Gialito
pitched eight strong innings, allowing four hits.
Trevor Story and David Hamilton each hit home
runs, helping build the lead. The Sox finished
with 9 hits and 0 errors. Boston's record is
now 73 -60 after this regular season game 2 of
4. Tonight, the Red Sox clash again with the
Orioles in Baltimore for Game 3 of this 4 -game
series. Brian Baio is 10 -6 with a 3 .07 earned
run average, facing Dietrich Enns, who is 1 -2
with a 4 .97. First pitch is at 635 under clear
skies and a comfortable 77 degrees at Oriole
Park at Camden Yards. In top news, a new private
school called Alpha School is making waves in
Virginia, offering a unique education model for
$65 ,000 a year. Students will study for just
two hours a day using adaptive apps, while afternoons
focus on essential life skills. Instead of traditional
teachers, students will have guides. Co -founder
Mackenzie Price emphasizes that children do not
need to be in class all day. With support from
influential backers, Alpha aims to expand into
charter schools. Critics question the effectiveness
of this model for less motivated students, but
proponents argue it encourages individualized
learning. In business news, Tech executives are
urging young people to rethink the value of college
degrees in light of industry changes. Palantir
CEO Alex Karp stated that work performance is
far more important than educational background,
claiming that joining Palantir guarantees career
success. Apple CEO Tim Cook echoed this sentiment,
noting that half of Apple's U .S. workforce lacks
four -year degrees. NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang suggested
he would choose different subjects if he were
in college today. With many successful leaders
and tech being dropouts, the conversation around
education and skills is evolving, emphasizing
adaptability and relevant experience over formal
credentials. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up
1 % to about $112 ,000. Ethereum is up 4 % to
just over $4 ,600. And XRP is up 4 % to $3 .00.
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 science. Scientists
are making groundbreaking strides in translating
the inner monologue, which could be a game changer
for patients facing mobility issues or speech
-related disabilities. A team at Stanford's Neural
Prosthetics Translational Laboratory has developed
a brain -computer interface, or BCI, that interprets
neural activity from the brain's motor cortex.
This method allows for the decoding of imagined
speech, providing a voice to individuals unable
to communicate effectively. While current technology
has a limited vocabulary and an error rate of
up to 33%, future improvements may enhance accuracy
and restore fluent speech to those affected by
paralysis. Get ready for the 10 most important
movies set to shake the awards season in 2025.
From The Long Walk, based on a Steph King novel
about a life -or -death walking contest, to One
Battle After Another, featuring Paul Thomas Anderson
and Leonardo DiCaprio, the lineup is intriguing.
Dwayne Johnson stars in The Smashing Machine,
while the Persian thriller It Was Just an Accident
won the Palm Dior this summer. Guillermo del
Toro's Frankenstein, Bugonia, starring Emma Stone,
and J. Kelly, featuring George Clooney, promise
to captivate audiences. Finally, James Cameron's
Avatar, Fire and Ash, and Chalamet's Marty Supreme
round out this exciting year. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today, our quote comes from the American inventor
and visionary, Alexander Graham Bell. And he
said, leave the beaten track occasionally and
dive into the woods. Every time you do so, you
will be certain to find something that you have
never seen before. 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. Had
an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you
tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.