WEBVTT 00:00:01.660 --> 00:00:04.540 Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:05.059 --> 00:00:09.160 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.560 --> 00:00:14.380 and it's Thursday, August 28th. You'll be interested 00:00:14.380 --> 00:00:21.859 to know. 162 years ago, today in 1845. The very 00:00:21.859 --> 00:00:24.579 first issue of Scientific American was published, 00:00:24.960 --> 00:00:27.500 marking the beginning of the oldest continuously 00:00:27.500 --> 00:00:30.350 published magazine in the United States. founded 00:00:30.350 --> 00:00:34.090 by the inventive Rufus importer, to share scientific 00:00:34.090 --> 00:00:36.909 discoveries and technological progress with the 00:00:36.909 --> 00:00:42.450 world. So now you know. And now, it's time for 00:00:42.450 --> 00:00:47.729 the weather report. This morning, it's sunny 00:00:47.729 --> 00:00:51.570 and it feels like 58 degrees, with 5 mile per 00:00:51.570 --> 00:00:55.630 hour wind. The sunset will take place at 721, 00:00:55.829 --> 00:01:00.219 and it will rise again tomorrow at 606. It looks 00:01:00.219 --> 00:01:02.880 like we're in for a beautifully sunny day with 00:01:02.880 --> 00:01:06.340 temperatures hitting around 78 and a light southwest 00:01:06.340 --> 00:01:11.319 breeze tonight. We'll see partly cloudy skies 00:01:11.319 --> 00:01:16.140 with a low of 62 and a gentle south wind. For 00:01:16.140 --> 00:01:18.760 all you beach runners out there, the first low 00:01:18.760 --> 00:01:22.480 tide Thursday will be at 915 with a high tide 00:01:22.480 --> 00:01:27.709 at 330. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay. reads 00:01:27.709 --> 00:01:32.769 67 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:32.769 --> 00:01:36.290 ahead in the weather. Expect a chance of rain 00:01:36.290 --> 00:01:39.129 showers Friday morning, followed by showers and 00:01:39.129 --> 00:01:43.950 thunderstorms with a high near 76. Friday night 00:01:43.950 --> 00:01:47.310 brings more storms and mostly cloudy skies, with 00:01:47.310 --> 00:01:51.930 a low around 56. Saturday offers a slight chance 00:01:51.930 --> 00:01:54.890 of morning rain, turning mostly sunny and warming 00:01:54.890 --> 00:01:59.319 up to 75. Saturday night will be mostly clear 00:01:59.319 --> 00:02:04.159 and cool, with a low around 55. Sunday is looking 00:02:04.159 --> 00:02:08.259 sunny, reaching a high near 77, and Sunday night 00:02:08.259 --> 00:02:12.580 stays mostly clear with a low around 56. Labor 00:02:12.580 --> 00:02:15.539 Day will be sunny again, with a high near 76 00:02:15.539 --> 00:02:19.520 and a gentle breeze. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:02:20.139 --> 00:02:22.939 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:02:22.939 --> 00:02:26.819 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 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Local experts attribute this unusual vacancy 00:03:11.919 --> 00:03:14.759 surge to a significant drop in international 00:03:14.759 --> 00:03:17.860 student visas, leading to more empty units than 00:03:17.860 --> 00:03:21.280 anticipated and getting renters unexpected leverage. 00:03:22.060 --> 00:03:25.159 According to Boston Pads, vacancy rates have 00:03:25.159 --> 00:03:28.159 spiked dramatically, with Mission Hill up 93 00:03:28.159 --> 00:03:31.919 % in areas near Northeastern University, soaring 00:03:31.919 --> 00:03:37.020 by 154%. Landlords are now scrambling to fill 00:03:37.020 --> 00:03:40.159 these units, often offering incentives like reduced 00:03:40.159 --> 00:03:43.939 rents and full brokerage commissions. Immigration 00:03:43.939 --> 00:03:46.900 attorney Giselle M. Rodriguez notes that visa 00:03:46.900 --> 00:03:49.939 restrictions are impacting demand. leaving many 00:03:49.939 --> 00:03:53.280 students hesitant to commit to housing. This 00:03:53.280 --> 00:03:55.939 shift could present a golden opportunity for 00:03:55.939 --> 00:04:03.539 those still searching for a place to live. Now 00:04:03.539 --> 00:04:07.919 on to sports. In the heart of South Louisiana, 00:04:08.520 --> 00:04:11.520 Archibald Archmanning, son of Cooper and grandson 00:04:11.520 --> 00:04:14.840 of Archie, is making waves at the Manning Passing 00:04:14.840 --> 00:04:19.449 Academy. Now in its 29th year, the Academy showcases 00:04:19.449 --> 00:04:22.310 the best college quarterbacks, including Arch, 00:04:22.569 --> 00:04:25.209 who is stepping into a counselor role after a 00:04:25.209 --> 00:04:28.750 year of preparation. As he cares up to lead the 00:04:28.750 --> 00:04:31.550 number one Texas Longhorns against number three 00:04:31.550 --> 00:04:34.990 Ohio State, the excitement and pressure are palpable. 00:04:36.050 --> 00:04:38.930 Arch's family legacy shines through, yet he seeks 00:04:38.930 --> 00:04:41.769 to carve out his own path, balancing fame with 00:04:41.769 --> 00:04:46.069 the desire for a normal college experience. Meanwhile, 00:04:46.430 --> 00:04:50.730 in NFL news, Micah Parsons has reportedly filed 00:04:50.730 --> 00:04:54.990 a grievance regarding his 2025 salary amid contentious 00:04:54.990 --> 00:04:58.550 negotiations with the Cowboys. Parsons believes 00:04:58.550 --> 00:05:01.649 he has owed approximately $3 million more than 00:05:01.649 --> 00:05:06.410 the $21 .3 million he is currently due. He claims 00:05:06.410 --> 00:05:10.069 his salary should be $24 million, reflecting 00:05:10.069 --> 00:05:13.790 his position as a linebacker rather than a defensive 00:05:13.790 --> 00:05:18.089 end. Despite this dispute, Parsons has been seeking 00:05:18.089 --> 00:05:21.009 a new contract and even requested a trade as 00:05:21.009 --> 00:05:24.930 talks stalled. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones stated 00:05:24.930 --> 00:05:27.670 he offered a record -breaking deal, but it was 00:05:27.670 --> 00:05:31.430 rejected. The season opener against the Philadelphia 00:05:31.430 --> 00:05:36.129 Eagles is just over a week away, in local sports. 00:05:37.350 --> 00:05:40.269 Last night at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the 00:05:40.269 --> 00:05:45.300 Red Sox edged out the Orioles 3 -2. Anthony homered 00:05:45.300 --> 00:05:48.699 in the first, but the game was sealed by Raffaella's 00:05:48.699 --> 00:05:52.120 two -run homer in the ninth. Weissert earned 00:05:52.120 --> 00:05:54.959 the win with one scoreless inning, while Chapman 00:05:54.959 --> 00:05:58.740 picked up his 26th save. The Sox finished with 00:05:58.740 --> 00:06:02.220 seven hits and one error, leaving five runners 00:06:02.220 --> 00:06:06.899 on base. Boston's record improves to 74 -60. 00:06:07.750 --> 00:06:10.870 Tonight, the Red Sox clash with the Orioles at 00:06:10.870 --> 00:06:13.649 Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore for 00:06:13.649 --> 00:06:17.970 the final game of this four -game series. Garrett 00:06:17.970 --> 00:06:22.870 Crochet is 14 -5 with a 2 .38 earned run average, 00:06:23.230 --> 00:06:29.110 faces Cade Pavic, who is 2 -7 with a 5 .13. First 00:06:29.110 --> 00:06:33.129 pitch at 105, with clear skies and a comfortable 00:06:33.129 --> 00:06:39.939 77 degrees expected. In top news, high cholesterol 00:06:39.939 --> 00:06:42.939 can be inherited, with experts estimating that 00:06:42.939 --> 00:06:46.939 1 in 250 people have a genetic condition called 00:06:46.939 --> 00:06:51.220 familial hypercholesterolemia. Alarmingly, up 00:06:51.220 --> 00:06:56.060 to 70 % may remain undiagnosed. This condition 00:06:56.060 --> 00:06:59.040 arises from a genetic mutation that leads to 00:06:59.040 --> 00:07:02.180 consistently high levels of low -density lipoprotein 00:07:02.180 --> 00:07:06.110 cholesterol throughout a person's life. Recognizing 00:07:06.110 --> 00:07:08.930 symptoms is vital, yet many discover their high 00:07:08.930 --> 00:07:11.949 cholesterol only through routine blood work. 00:07:12.730 --> 00:07:15.269 Individuals with a family history of heart issues 00:07:15.269 --> 00:07:18.689 should get tested, as early diagnosis is crucial. 00:07:20.149 --> 00:07:23.449 Lifestyle changes can help manage risk, and medications 00:07:23.449 --> 00:07:28.209 may be necessary for effective treatment. In 00:07:28.209 --> 00:07:32.670 business news, Microsoft has terminated two employees 00:07:32.939 --> 00:07:36.579 Ricky Family, and Anna Haddle for their involvement 00:07:36.579 --> 00:07:40.120 in a sit -in protest at the office of Vice Chair 00:07:40.120 --> 00:07:43.819 and President Brad Smith. The protest occurred 00:07:43.819 --> 00:07:46.360 when seven individuals entered the executive 00:07:46.360 --> 00:07:49.439 building, demanding that Microsoft sever ties 00:07:49.439 --> 00:07:53.279 with the Israeli government. The situation escalated, 00:07:53.420 --> 00:07:55.939 leading to a temporary lockdown of the building 00:07:55.939 --> 00:07:59.839 and the arrest of several protesters. An unnamed 00:07:59.839 --> 00:08:02.790 Microsoft spokesperson cited, serious breaches 00:08:02.790 --> 00:08:06.329 of company policies and our code of conduct as 00:08:06.329 --> 00:08:10.470 the reason for the dismissals. Smith later emphasized 00:08:10.470 --> 00:08:13.089 the company's commitment to human rights principles 00:08:13.089 --> 00:08:16.870 during an emergency press conference. In crypto 00:08:16.870 --> 00:08:21.290 movement, Bitcoin is unchanged at just under 00:08:21.290 --> 00:08:26.810 $112 ,000. Ethereum is down half a percent to 00:08:26.810 --> 00:08:33.879 just over $4 ,500. An XRP is down 1 % to $2 .98. 00:08:35.480 --> 00:08:39.779 Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community 00:08:39.779 --> 00:08:42.700 spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 00:08:42.700 --> 00:08:45.720 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some 00:08:45.720 --> 00:08:50.279 free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:50.279 --> 00:08:53.799 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:08:53.799 --> 00:08:57.279 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:08:57.279 --> 00:09:00.740 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:09:00.740 --> 00:09:04.080 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:09:04.080 --> 00:09:08.179 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:08.179 --> 00:09:12.360 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:09:12.720 --> 00:09:16.460 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:09:16.460 --> 00:09:21.000 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:09:21.179 --> 00:09:25.919 back to the show. Let's talk tech. A central 00:09:25.919 --> 00:09:29.710 Japanese town Toyoke is proposing a two -hour 00:09:29.710 --> 00:09:33.730 daily limit on smartphone usage for its 69 ,000 00:09:33.730 --> 00:09:36.769 residents, igniting a heated debate on device 00:09:36.769 --> 00:09:39.870 addiction. The move, believed to be the first 00:09:39.870 --> 00:09:43.090 of its kind in Japan, is currently under consideration 00:09:43.090 --> 00:09:48.190 by local lawmakers. Mayor Masafumi Koki emphasized 00:09:48.190 --> 00:09:50.909 that the guideline is meant to encourage residents 00:09:50.909 --> 00:09:54.450 to manage their screen time better, without enforcing 00:09:54.450 --> 00:09:57.960 penalties for non -compliance. Many residents 00:09:57.960 --> 00:10:01.419 expressed concerns, with approximately 80 % opposing 00:10:01.419 --> 00:10:05.120 the proposal, while others supported it. The 00:10:05.120 --> 00:10:07.159 mayor acknowledged the importance of smartphones, 00:10:07.559 --> 00:10:10.200 but highlighted the negative impact on daily 00:10:10.200 --> 00:10:17.539 life. And in entertainment news, the iconic song 00:10:17.539 --> 00:10:21.240 Iris, by the Goo Goo Dolls, has unexpectedly 00:10:21.240 --> 00:10:24.080 become the song of the summer. dominating the 00:10:24.080 --> 00:10:26.960 global charts on Spotify for the past three months. 00:10:28.120 --> 00:10:32.539 Originally released in 1998, Iris recently reached 00:10:32.539 --> 00:10:37.440 as high as number 15. Lead singer John Rzesznik 00:10:37.440 --> 00:10:40.179 notes, this is the biggest our band has ever 00:10:40.179 --> 00:10:43.159 been, as the track gains new fans, partly due 00:10:43.159 --> 00:10:46.139 to its feature in the movie Deadpool and Wolverine. 00:10:47.080 --> 00:10:49.740 With its powerful chorus and relatable lyrics, 00:10:50.009 --> 00:10:52.970 Iris continues to resonate with both old and 00:10:52.970 --> 00:10:56.129 new audiences, proving its timeless appeal in 00:10:56.129 --> 00:11:00.289 today's musical landscape. Well, all righty, 00:11:00.450 --> 00:11:04.289 folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And 00:11:04.289 --> 00:11:07.169 today, our quote comes from the American poet 00:11:07.169 --> 00:11:11.970 and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. And he said, 00:11:18.350 --> 00:11:22.029 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:11:22.029 --> 00:11:25.789 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:11:25.789 --> 00:11:29.169 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:11:29.169 --> 00:11:32.750 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:11:32.750 --> 00:11:35.450 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:11:35.450 --> 00:11:37.690 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.