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Boston Weather Outlook, Red Sox vs Rangers, IRS Targets High-Income Nonfilers, Google AI Traffic Solution, Deadpool and Wolverine Box Office Success · Sunny Mornings Boston

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  Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
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  I'm your host Melissa, and it's Monday, August 12th.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  Thirty-six years ago, today, in 1988, American inventor Thomas Alva Edison made perhaps his
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  most original discovery, the phonograph.
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  His early recordings were made with indentations embossed into a sheet of tinfoil by a vibrating
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  stylus.
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  This invention marked a significant milestone in sound recording technology.
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  So now you know.
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  And now, it's time for the weather report.
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  It looks like we're in for some mostly sunny skies, with temperatures reaching near 80
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  and a gentle west wind at around 7 to 12 miles per hour.
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  Tonight, expect it to be partly cloudy with a low around 62.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be at 515, with a low
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  tide at 1015.
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  The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 65 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Look forward to sunny skies from Tuesday to Friday, with daytime highs in the low 80s
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  and light winds.
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  Nights will be partly cloudy to mostly clear, with lows around mid-60s.
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  Expect slight chances of rain showers and thunderstorms on Thursday and Saturday afternoons,
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  with Saturday night being mostly cloudy.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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  This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
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  for culinary delights.
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  Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
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  You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
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  They are open every day from 8 to 5.
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  So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
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  Sunny mornings send you.
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  In local news, Mostyn is turning to Google AI to curb road traffic using technology from
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  Google's Project Greenlight to improve traffic light timing.
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  Google's AI measures traffic trends, recommending minor adjustments.
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  CPS reported that traffic fell more than 50% where the tech was tested.
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  Project Greenlight is live in over 70 intersections in 13 cities, including Boston and Seattle.
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  Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized the focus on road safety.
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  Despite Boston's notorious traffic and high accident rates, even small tweaks, such as
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  light timing, can significantly improve traffic flow and reduce emissions.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Steph Curry has once again dazzled the world, securing an Olympic gold medal with a stunning
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  performance in Paris.
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  Known for his incredible three-point shooting, Curry led Team USA to victory against France,
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  delivering a series of remarkable long-distance shots that left even his teammates in awe.
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  In his first and likely last Olympics, Curry scored 24 points against France following
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  a stellar 36-point game versus Serbia in the semifinals.
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  His unforgettable display, capped by his signature night-night celebration, solidified his legacy
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  as the best shooter to ever live.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox at home lost to the Astros 10-2, and tonight, the Red Sox
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  are at home to take on the Rangers.
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  In top news, the Internal Revenue Service is intensifying efforts to target high-income
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  individuals who have not filed tax returns.
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  This year, the agency sent compliance letters to those earning $400,000 or more in years
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  without filed returns, including some earning over $1 million.
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  The IRS advises immediate action to avoid penalties and enforcement measures.
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  Non-filers making less than $400,000 may also receive notices.
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  This non-filer initiative focuses on missing returns from tax years between 2017 and 2021.
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  The unpaid tax amount is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars.
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  In business news, venture capital firms are projected to raise under $200 billion in 2024,
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  a 48% drop from the industry's peak in 2021.
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  This downturn has led to downsizing and fewer promotions, frustrating younger investors.
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  Fierce competition for deals has intensified office politics, with many investors growing
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  disillusioned.
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  Rising interest rates, delayed initial public offerings, and a slump in public markets have
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  hit the industry hard.
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  Frustrations that were manageable during the bull market now seem like deal breakers.
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  Many investors are considering leaving the industry as opportunities for growth diminish.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $58,600.
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  Ethereum is just over $2,500.
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  And Solana is $143.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe.
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  In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio
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  to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
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  Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
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  Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
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  and elevating mental well-being.
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  Scientific research affirms its benefits.
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  So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
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  With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
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  tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
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  And now back to the show.
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  Let's talk science.
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  Does jewelry and big hair slow down Olympic runners?
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  Even a little added weight and air drag can make a measurable difference.
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  According to one physics expert, if it makes you feel strong, go for it.
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  Olympic athletes spend years perfecting their performance, including their lightweight uniforms.
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  Yet, at the Paris Olympics, Noah Lyles of Team USA won the men's 100-meter sprint
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  while wearing a hefty diamond studded chain and a large Omega Speedmaster watch.
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  The physics suggests that added weight could slightly reduce acceleration, but the difference
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  is minuscule.
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  Similarly, voluminous hair could increase air drag, but again, the impact is minimal.
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  If accessories boost confidence, athletes should go for it.
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  And in entertainment news.
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  Deadpool and Wolverine has crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, becoming
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  the newest member of the Billion Dollar Club.
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  This Disney Marvel sequel, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, has grossed approximately
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  $500 million in North America and over $500 million internationally.
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  It is the second release of 2024, following Disney's Pixar hit, Inside Out 2, to surpass
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  this milestone.
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  Directed by Sean Levy, it is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film, featuring characters
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  previously licensed to 20th Century Fox, marking a significant win for the Marvel Cinematic
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  Universe.
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  Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, our quote comes from the American inventor and businessman, Thomas Edison.
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  And he said,
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  Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.
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  The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
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  And that's a wrap for this morning.
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  You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
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  with local news and the weather reports.
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  Have an amazing day, my good friends, we'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny
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  Mornings in Boston.