WEBVTT 00:00:01.620 --> 00:00:04.540 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, 00:00:09.380 --> 00:00:13.660 and it's Wednesday, October 8th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.660 --> 00:00:20.260 to know. 77 years ago, today in 1948, the world 00:00:20.260 --> 00:00:23.300 witnessed a remarkable first when a pioneering 00:00:23.300 --> 00:00:26.480 Swedish engineer, Arne Larsson, received the 00:00:26.480 --> 00:00:29.539 world's first internal pacemaker implant in Salna 00:00:29.539 --> 00:00:32.659 City, Sweden. A moment that heralded a new era 00:00:32.659 --> 00:00:36.140 in life -saving cardiac technology, inspiring 00:00:36.140 --> 00:00:40.299 generations of medical innovators. So now you 00:00:40.299 --> 00:00:44.600 know. And now, it's time for the weather report. 00:00:47.679 --> 00:00:50.340 This morning, rain showers are likely, and it 00:00:50.340 --> 00:00:54.479 feels like 67 degrees, with 10 mile per hour 00:00:54.479 --> 00:00:58.409 wind. The sunset will take place at 610, and 00:00:58.409 --> 00:01:02.329 it will rise again tomorrow at 650. It looks 00:01:02.329 --> 00:01:05.349 like we're in for some rain showers and patchy 00:01:05.349 --> 00:01:09.030 fog early today, then more showers and thunderstorms 00:01:09.030 --> 00:01:12.150 between mid -morning and late afternoon, with 00:01:12.150 --> 00:01:15.569 a high near 69 and a gentle west wind around 00:01:15.569 --> 00:01:20.870 12 miles per hour. Tonight, expect mostly clear 00:01:20.870 --> 00:01:24.879 skies with a low around 45. and a northwest wind 00:01:24.879 --> 00:01:28.540 around 10 miles per hour. For all you beach runners 00:01:28.540 --> 00:01:31.579 out there, the first low tide Wednesday will 00:01:31.579 --> 00:01:36.579 be at 615 with a high tide at 1230. The nearshore 00:01:36.579 --> 00:01:41.019 buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 63 degrees for the 00:01:41.019 --> 00:01:45.299 water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather, 00:01:46.319 --> 00:01:49.819 Thursday will be sunny with a high near 57 and 00:01:49.819 --> 00:01:53.319 northwest winds near 13 miles per hour. gusting 00:01:53.319 --> 00:01:58.280 to 23. Friday and Saturday turn milder and mostly 00:01:58.280 --> 00:02:01.939 sunny, with highs rising to near 62 Friday and 00:02:01.939 --> 00:02:05.540 around 67 Saturday, with light west to southwest 00:02:05.540 --> 00:02:10.240 breezes and lows in the low to mid 40s. Sunday 00:02:10.240 --> 00:02:13.020 brings a chance of rain showers after 11 a .m. 00:02:13.080 --> 00:02:16.419 with a high near 63, and northeast winds near 00:02:16.419 --> 00:02:19.759 6 to 12 miles per hour. Continuing into Sunday 00:02:19.759 --> 00:02:24.199 night with a low near 50. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 00:02:24.960 --> 00:02:27.620 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:02:27.620 --> 00:02:31.500 Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El 00:02:31.500 --> 00:02:35.120 Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:02:35.659 --> 00:02:40.219 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:02:40.219 --> 00:02:43.419 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:02:43.419 --> 00:02:46.860 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:02:46.860 --> 00:02:49.639 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:02:49.639 --> 00:02:53.460 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:02:54.000 --> 00:02:57.099 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 00:02:57.500 --> 00:03:03.479 Sunny mornings send you. In local news, the Massachusetts 00:03:03.479 --> 00:03:06.319 House plans to vote Wednesday and you'll override 00:03:06.319 --> 00:03:09.560 several of Governor Maura Healey's budget vetoes 00:03:09.560 --> 00:03:13.879 for the fiscal year 2026. These overrides aim 00:03:13.879 --> 00:03:16.740 to restore funding for nursing homes, charter 00:03:16.740 --> 00:03:20.180 schools, and economic development programs, which 00:03:20.180 --> 00:03:23.240 House leadership deems absolutely necessary. 00:03:24.419 --> 00:03:27.020 Among the vetoes expected to be overridden are 00:03:27.020 --> 00:03:31.240 $25 million for nursing home rates, nearly $20 00:03:31.240 --> 00:03:34.439 million in charter school reimbursements, and 00:03:34.439 --> 00:03:37.620 $2 million to support the state's manufacturing 00:03:37.620 --> 00:03:41.780 industry. House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron 00:03:41.780 --> 00:03:44.979 Mikowitz argued that the legislature had already 00:03:44.979 --> 00:03:48.120 accounted for potential revenue volatility during 00:03:48.120 --> 00:03:52.000 budget negotiations. Despite fiscal challenges, 00:03:52.360 --> 00:03:54.639 the House is prepared to increase spending in 00:03:54.639 --> 00:04:04.150 the state budget. Now on to sports. The Cleveland 00:04:04.150 --> 00:04:07.250 Browns traded quarterback Joe Flacco and a sixth 00:04:07.250 --> 00:04:10.110 -round pick to the Cincinnati Bengals for a fifth 00:04:10.110 --> 00:04:13.909 -round selection on Tuesday. The Bengals, struggling 00:04:13.909 --> 00:04:16.689 with a two -win and three -lost record, have 00:04:16.689 --> 00:04:19.430 been reeling without quarterback Joe Burrow, 00:04:19.689 --> 00:04:24.170 who was out with turf toe. Meanwhile, the Browns, 00:04:24.170 --> 00:04:27.050 with a one -win and four -lost record, opted 00:04:27.050 --> 00:04:30.290 for youth over Flacco, who was recently benched. 00:04:30.670 --> 00:04:33.649 This trade improves the Brown's draft stock while 00:04:33.649 --> 00:04:36.069 giving the Bengals a veteran presence in Flacco, 00:04:36.529 --> 00:04:38.990 who is expected to help until Burrow returns 00:04:38.990 --> 00:04:41.990 in December. The trade could also pave the way 00:04:41.990 --> 00:04:45.290 for rookie Shadir Sanders to make his NFL debut 00:04:45.290 --> 00:04:50.569 in local sports. Former Boston Bruins captain 00:04:50.569 --> 00:04:53.550 and longtime defenseman Steno Chira expressed 00:04:53.550 --> 00:04:56.250 his honor after the team announced it will retire 00:04:56.250 --> 00:04:59.730 his number next year. The Bruins revealed that 00:04:59.730 --> 00:05:03.149 they will retire Chara's number 33 on January 00:05:03.149 --> 00:05:07.329 15th prior to their game against Seattle. Chara 00:05:07.329 --> 00:05:10.209 will become the 13th player in franchise history 00:05:10.209 --> 00:05:13.709 to have his number raised to the Rafters. He 00:05:13.709 --> 00:05:17.209 captained the Bruins to the Stanley Cup in 2011 00:05:17.209 --> 00:05:21.709 during his 14 -year tenure in Boston. Chara shared, 00:05:27.480 --> 00:05:31.819 teammates, fans, and family. Owner Jeremy Jacob 00:05:31.819 --> 00:05:34.860 stated, there will never be another Zdeno Chera, 00:05:35.360 --> 00:05:37.920 highlighting his incredible impact on the team 00:05:37.920 --> 00:05:43.800 and community. In top news, Kaiser Permanente 00:05:43.800 --> 00:05:47.160 workers plan a massive strike across California 00:05:47.160 --> 00:05:51.459 next week. Tens of thousands of nurses and health 00:05:51.459 --> 00:05:54.319 professionals in Northern California are preparing 00:05:54.319 --> 00:05:57.759 to strike on October 14th. in what union leaders 00:05:57.759 --> 00:06:00.459 say will be the largest work stoppage in the 00:06:00.459 --> 00:06:04.180 company's history. The United Nurses Associations 00:06:04.180 --> 00:06:07.579 of California and Union of Healthcare Professionals 00:06:07.579 --> 00:06:10.680 issued a 10 -day strike notice to Kaiser executives 00:06:10.680 --> 00:06:14.560 on Friday. The five -day strike is expected to 00:06:14.560 --> 00:06:17.379 affect more than two dozen hospitals and clinics 00:06:17.379 --> 00:06:22.089 across California and Hawaii. Union leaders cite 00:06:22.089 --> 00:06:25.569 stagnant wages and unsafe staffing levels as 00:06:25.569 --> 00:06:30.110 key issues. Kaiser Permanente stated it has been 00:06:30.110 --> 00:06:33.370 negotiating in good faith and hopes to avoid 00:06:33.370 --> 00:06:39.949 a strike. In business news, Bitcoin, the world's 00:06:39.949 --> 00:06:43.050 largest cryptocurrency, could join gold and the 00:06:43.050 --> 00:06:45.490 United States dollar on central banks' balance 00:06:45.490 --> 00:06:49.089 sheets by 2030, according to strategists at Deutsche 00:06:49.089 --> 00:06:53.160 Bank. Central banks hold reserve assets to manage 00:06:53.160 --> 00:06:57.680 exchange rates and pay off external debt. So 00:06:57.680 --> 00:07:01.339 far, Bitcoin has been too volatile and illiquid 00:07:01.339 --> 00:07:04.519 to qualify, but Deutsche Bank's Marion Labour 00:07:04.519 --> 00:07:08.040 and Camilla Cezanne argue that Bitcoin is now 00:07:08.040 --> 00:07:12.500 almost there. Bitcoin's growing liquidity, partly 00:07:12.500 --> 00:07:15.360 due to the United States' approval of spot Bitcoin 00:07:15.360 --> 00:07:19.389 exchange -traded funds in 2024, may make it more 00:07:19.389 --> 00:07:23.089 appealing to central banks. However, Bitcoin 00:07:23.089 --> 00:07:25.910 remains far from receiving approval from major 00:07:25.910 --> 00:07:28.689 central banks like the Federal Reserve and the 00:07:28.689 --> 00:07:33.370 European Central Bank. In crypto movement, Bitcoin 00:07:33.370 --> 00:07:39.769 is down 2 % to just under $122 ,000. Ethereum 00:07:39.769 --> 00:07:45.430 is down 5 % to just under $4 ,500. And XRP is 00:07:45.430 --> 00:07:52.129 down 4 % to $2 .86. Moving on to a more local 00:07:52.129 --> 00:07:55.949 vibe. In our community spotlight on health and 00:07:55.949 --> 00:07:58.810 wellness, we are working with a national Pilates 00:07:58.810 --> 00:08:02.250 studio to bring you some free classes, so listen 00:08:02.250 --> 00:08:06.550 up. Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:08:06.550 --> 00:08:10.050 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:08:10.050 --> 00:08:13.360 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:08:13.360 --> 00:08:17.500 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:08:17.500 --> 00:08:21.360 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:08:21.360 --> 00:08:25.000 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:08:25.000 --> 00:08:28.720 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:08:29.100 --> 00:08:32.659 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them Sunny 00:08:32.659 --> 00:08:36.879 Morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:08:38.100 --> 00:08:42.769 Let's talk tech. Google's latest AI model uses 00:08:42.769 --> 00:08:47.809 a web browser like you do. The new Gemini 2 .5 00:08:47.809 --> 00:08:51.009 computer use model can click, scroll, and type 00:08:51.009 --> 00:08:54.070 in a browser window to access data that is not 00:08:54.070 --> 00:08:57.269 available via an application programming interface. 00:08:58.590 --> 00:09:01.330 Google is previewing this model designed to navigate 00:09:01.330 --> 00:09:04.549 and interact with the web, letting AI agents 00:09:04.549 --> 00:09:07.509 perform tasks within human -designed interfaces. 00:09:08.299 --> 00:09:11.620 It utilizes visual understanding and reasoning 00:09:11.620 --> 00:09:15.279 capabilities to analyze user requests and complete 00:09:15.279 --> 00:09:19.759 tasks. Gemini 2 .5 is available to developers 00:09:19.759 --> 00:09:23.840 through Google AI Studio and Vertex AI with a 00:09:23.840 --> 00:09:29.860 demo on browser base. And in entertainment news, 00:09:30.960 --> 00:09:34.120 Kiss of the Spider Woman is a stunning musical 00:09:34.120 --> 00:09:38.100 until Jennifer Lopez starts singing. The film 00:09:38.100 --> 00:09:41.000 showcases a good story, despite generic songs 00:09:41.000 --> 00:09:44.279 from John Kander and Fred Ebb, which are weakly 00:09:44.279 --> 00:09:49.379 performed by Lopez. Breakout star Toneja dances 00:09:49.379 --> 00:09:53.019 beautifully, yet Lopez's performance lacks passion. 00:09:54.059 --> 00:09:56.840 Directed by Bill Condon, the film dazzles with 00:09:56.840 --> 00:09:59.460 choreography and production design, promising 00:09:59.460 --> 00:10:04.220 a bright future for Toneja. Lopez resembling 00:10:04.220 --> 00:10:07.980 Madonna. shines as an actor and dancer, elevating 00:10:07.980 --> 00:10:11.600 moments with her performance. However, her singing 00:10:11.600 --> 00:10:14.779 fails to impress, revealing a thin voice that 00:10:14.779 --> 00:10:18.679 lacks the needed strength for the role. Well, 00:10:18.679 --> 00:10:21.559 alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the 00:10:21.559 --> 00:10:25.500 day. And today, our quote comes from the British 00:10:25.500 --> 00:10:28.899 philosopher and mathematician, Alfred North Whitehead. 00:10:29.940 --> 00:10:36.889 And he said, and to preserve change amid order. 00:10:38.649 --> 00:10:41.870 And that's a wrap for this morning. You can check 00:10:41.870 --> 00:10:45.629 out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some 00:10:45.629 --> 00:10:49.009 captivating aerial videos with local news and 00:10:49.009 --> 00:10:52.570 the weather reports. Have an amazing day, my 00:10:52.570 --> 00:10:55.250 good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another 00:10:55.250 --> 00:10:57.549 episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.