Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, September 4th. You'll be interested
to know. 137 years ago, today in 1888, George
Eastman received a patent for his roll film camera
and registered the trademark Kodak, a moment
that democratized photography by making it accessible
to everyone. and sparked a revolution in visual
storytelling. This invention, celebrated as a
triumph of human ingenuity, transformed how people
capture memories, document history and share
experiences, inspiring generations of photographers
and innovators. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the weather report. This morning, it's
sunny and it feels like 62 degrees with 5 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
7 .09 and will rise again tomorrow at 6 .14.
It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a
high near 80 and a light south wind at 5 to 12
miles per hour. Tonight, there's a chance of
rain showers after 1 a .m. with partly cloudy
skies, a low around 64, and a gentle breeze from
the south at 8 to 12 miles per hour. For all
you beach runners out there, the first high tide
Thursday will be just before 9 .30 with a low
tide at 3 .15. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod
Bay reads 68 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Bonjour, food enthusiast.
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 Massachusetts, a
ballot measure proposing rent control has successfully
cleared its first hurdle to appear on the 2026
ballot. This initiative comes as the state's
housing crisis worsens, despite attempts to change
local zoning laws to spur housing creation. Housing
advocates have long called for limits on rent
increases since rent control was eliminated in
1994. Attorney General Andrea Campbell certified
this initiative, along with 43 others, marking
a new record. If passed, the proposal would limit
annual rent increases to 5 % or the consumer
price index's inflation rate, whichever is lower.
However, it would not apply to owner -occupied
housing with four or fewer units, public housing,
short -term rentals, or specified education and
nonprofit housing. Betty Lewis, a renter in Mattapan,
emphasized the impact of spyrocketing rents,
stating, when rent can go up by hundreds of dollars
overnight, seniors are forced to put off their
retirement. On the other hand, Greg Vessel, CEO
of the Greater Boston Real Estate Board, criticized
the proposal as a flawed, harmful policy, predicting
it would slow housing production and raise costs.
Now on to sports. Who will define the 2025 fantasy
football season? Our featured pros revealed their
expert predictions for players likely to appear
on championship -winning rosters this year. These
insights highlight breakout stars, draft values,
and league winners that experts believe will
be the backbone of title teams. Among them, Christian
McCaffrey is projected to be the most rostered
player, while others like Teteiro McMillan and
Braylon Allen are also expected to shine. As
we look ahead, Predictions for top players in
2026 are also discussed, emphasizing the importance
of strategic drafting. Tonight, the NFL season
kicks off on NBC in Peacock. At 820 Eastern Time,
the Cowboys are at the Eagles, with the Eagles
favored by 8 .5 and the Over -Under set at 47
.5. Coach Nick Sirianni, a lifelong football
enthusiast, surprisingly admitted he was unaware
of the team's Super Bowl championship banner
unveiling before the opener against the Dallas
Cowboys. While the Eagles have focused on the
current season, wide receiver A .J. Brown emphasized
their readiness to move forward. With powerhouse
players like Hertz and Brown, the Eagles are
favorites to win another Super Bowl, while the
Cowboys face challenges after trading star edge
rusher Micah Parsons. In local sports, Last night
at Fenway Park, the Red Sox lost to the Guardians
8 -1. Gabriel Arias hit a 2 -run homer in a 6
-run second inning as starter Cantillo earned
the win and Boston's Bernard had the loss. The
Sox finished with 7 hits, 2 errors and left 8
runners on base. The Guardians had 11 hits with
no errors. Boston's record is now 78 -63. Tomorrow
night, the Red Sox clash with the D -backs in
Phoenix at Chase Field for Game 1 of a three
game series. Peyton Tall, who is 0 -0 with a
3 .38 earned run average, faces Eduardo Rodriguez,
who is 6 -8 with a 5 .4. First pitch is at 940
with a clear sky and temperature near 88 degrees.
In top news, This low -calorie ingredient could
be contributing to cognitive decline, a study
finds. Some sugar substitutes, like those in
diet soda and ultra -processed snacks, could
have consequences for long -term brain health,
according to a study published Wednesday in Neurology.
Scientists found that the consumption of low
- and no -calorie sweeteners was associated with
faster cognitive decline. The study followed
more than 12 ,700 adults from Brazil for a median
of eight years. Participants completed cognitive
tests every four years, revealing that middle
-aged people under 60 years old who consumed
the highest amount of sweeteners showed faster
declines in overall thinking and memory skills.
Researchers found the link to faster cognitive
decline was stronger in people with diabetes
than those without. Sumoto emphasized the importance
of understanding any association with brain imaging.
In business news, 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.
Viking is a luxury cruise operator that focuses
on a no policy, banning children, and has casinos
and umbrella drinks on its river and ocean ships.
Instead of competing with flashy features, Viking
maintains classic designs and offers a more educational
experience. As of early August, roughly 96 %
of Viking's core trips for 2025 are sold out.
with nearly 55 % booked for next year. Revenue
for the three months ending June 30th reached
nearly $1 ,900 ,000 ,000, up 18 .5 % from the
previous year. Vikings' high ticket prices often
eliminate extra charges, creating a more enjoyable
experience for guests. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is unchanged at about $111 ,000. Ethereum is
up 2 % to just over $4 ,400. And XRP is up half
a percent to $2 .84. And in entertainment news,
let's talk tech. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump
own about 20 % of a Bitcoin mining company, with
their stake valued at over $1 .5 billion after
its stock debut. Shares in American Bitcoin Corporation
soared to $14 on its first trading day, closing
at $8, up 16 .5%. Eric Trump dismissed conflict
of interest criticisms as insane, stating his
father is running a nation and is not involved
in their business ventures. The Trump family
has launched several crypto ventures, including
World Liberty Financial. which has earned around
$500 million since last year. Eric Trump has
traveled internationally to rally support for
the crypto industry. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American photographer and
environmentalist, Ansel Adams. And he said, highlighting
the transformative power of photography and capturing
and shaping human experiences. 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.