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Snow, Pancakes, Justin Fields, D.B. Cooper, Roadhouse, Austin Powers. · 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 Wednesday, February 28th.
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  Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather outlook, then we'll jump into
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  some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, tech and science.
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  Oh boy, today is National Pancake Day.
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  They say that pancakes were first invented around 600 BC in ancient Greece, and the way
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  we know that is because it was described in poetry.
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  So go grab yourself a schmoke and a pancake, because here comes the weather report.
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  In the Boston area this morning, it's rainy and feels like 47 degrees, with 20 mph wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 5.32 pm and it will rise again tomorrow at 6.20 am.
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  It looks like we're in for a day of showers and patchy fog before 9 am, with a high near
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  59.
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  We'll have wind of 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 46.
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  Chance of precipitation is 100%, with new rain amounts between a tenth and quarter of
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  an inch.
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  Tonight, expect rain mainly before 3 am, and a low around 27, with wind of 26 to 30 mph
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  and gusts as high as 46.
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  Chance of precipitation is 100%, with new precipitation amounts between a quarter and
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  half of an inch.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at 8 am with a
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  high tide just before 2 pm.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 40 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, we'll see a chilly start on Thursday with a chance of
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  snow early, turning sunny but breezy with highs climbing from 35 to 54 degrees by Sunday.
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  Nights will be mostly clear, then cloudy with lows in the mid-20s to low 40s.
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  Rain chances return Saturday and Sunday night.
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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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  Stop and 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, you can explore the rich biodiversity of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, a treasure trove
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  for winter birdwatching enthusiasts.
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  Despite its modest size, this region boasts a variety of habitats, from the mid-Cape's
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  restored wetlands at Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary to the dense forests of
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  Dennis's Indian Lands Conservation Area, home to classic New England birds.
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  The lower Cape's barrier islands, including the Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, offer
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  a haven for migratory shorebirds.
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  Meanwhile, the outer cake features habitats like the Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary,
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  supporting hundreds of bird species.
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  Each area presents unique birdwatching opportunities, making Cape Cod a must-visit for those looking
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  to expand their horizons in the winter months.
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  Now on to sports.
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  The Chicago Bears, holding the number one overall pick in the NFL Draft for the second
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  consecutive year, face a pivotal decision regarding quarterback Justin Fields' future
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  with the team.
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  General Manager Rand Pulse hinted at a potential trade of Fields if the team opts for a quarterback
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  with their top pick, emphasizing the desire to treat Fields fairly in the process.
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  With USC's Caleb Williams being a highly anticipated prospect, the Bears' strategy
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  remains under wraps.
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  Amidst speculation of trading the number one pick again, Pulse assures that any decision
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  will prioritize the Bears' best interest without succumbing to external pressures.
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  Fields, after a season of mixed performances and recent controversies over his social media
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  actions, seeks clarity on his position, which Pulse acknowledges promising ongoing communication
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  with Fields' representatives.
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  Last night in the NBA, the Celtics at home taking on the 76ers kept their nine-game winning
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  streak alive with a win 117-99.
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  Jellen Brown topped scoring with 31 points.
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  And top news, researchers have developed an app named MindEar designed to alleviate the
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  symptoms of tinnitus, a condition characterized by a persistent ringing in the ears.
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  In initial trials involving 30 participants, nearly two-thirds reported significant improvements.
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  MindEar incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, relaxation exercises,
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  and sound therapy, aiming to train the brain to ignore the bothersome noise of tinnitus.
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  The app's development is a response to the challenges of accessing traditional treatments,
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  which often require expensive and scarce psychological services.
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  With plans for larger trials, in collaboration with the University College of London Hospital,
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  MindEar represents a promising step towards accessible treatment for tinnitus sufferers.
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  And business news, Crestbrook Insurance Company under Nationwide is exiting the California
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  home insurance market by June 15, 2025, ceasing renewals for its wealthy clientele.
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  This decision reflects a broader strategy to streamline Nationwide's operations, focusing
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  on sustainability and competitive pricing across diverse customer needs.
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  Despite Crestbrook's departure affecting a small fraction of Nationwide's portfolio,
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  it underscores the insurance industry's ongoing adjustments to market dynamics.
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  The Nationwide shift aims to consolidate its personal insurance offerings under one brand,
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  targeting a broader range of affluent customers.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is currently just over $57,000 after a big pop yesterday.
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  Ethereum is over $3,200 and Solana is $108.
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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.
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  Cultivating strength, reducing tension, 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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  Pilates taught crime and science.
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  In a twist that rekindles interest in the unresolved saga of D.B.
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  Cooper, Rick McCoy III has stepped forward with a claim that could potentially solve
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  the decades-old mystery.
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  According to Rick, his father, Richard Floyd McCoy Jr., a Vietnam veteran and skilled parachutist,
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  was the infamous skyjacker known as D.B.
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  Cooper.
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  This assertion is grounded in a startling confession from Rick's mother, who purportedly
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  admitted to aiding her husband in the audacious 1971 hijacking, where Cooper parachuted into
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  the night with $200,000 and disappeared.
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  Richard McCoy Jr. was no stranger to the law, having been apprehended for a similar hijacking
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  in 1972, which quickly led to his capture.
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  This earlier crime ended in his escape from prison and death in a police confrontation
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  in 1974.
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  Rick McCoy's revelation introduces a familial dimension to the D.B.
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  Cooper case, implicating his mother as an accomplice and suggesting a deeper conspiracy.
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  The FBI, entreat by this new lead, has reopened the investigation into Cooper's identity.
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  With Rick providing DNA evidence in an attempt to validate his claims, this development offers
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  a glimmer of hope in unraveling one of aviation history's most enduring mysteries.
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  And in entertainment news, Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor respond to director Doug
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  Lyman's boycott of the Roadhouse remake amidst the film's release controversy.
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  Gyllenhaal, playing Dalton, acknowledges Lyman's advocacy for theatrical releases, but emphasizes
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  Amazon's clarity on the film being streaming only.
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  He advocates for broad viewership in changing times, appreciating Lyman's passion for
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  cinema.
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  McGregor, playing Knox, also supports data releases but recognizes the business aspect,
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  expressing a wish to discuss the release plans with Amazon's CEO, Jeff Bezos.
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  The controversy stems from Lyman's critique of Amazon's decision for a streaming release
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  over a theater release despite prior discussions of a possible theatrical run.
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  Roadhouse is set to release on Amazon March 21st.
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  Alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day, and today in honor of National Pancake
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  Day, here's a clip from a great flick, Austin Powers, Goldmember.
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  Would you like a schmoke and a pancake?
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  I want a schmoke and a pancake.
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  You know, flapjack and a cigarette?
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  All right.
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  Sugar and a waffle?
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  No.
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  Pipe and a grape?
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  No.
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  Bong and a blintz?
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  No.
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  A will?
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  Then there is no pleasing you.
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  That's not right.
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  And that's a wrap for this morning.
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  Remember to stay tuned tomorrow for more news and updates.
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  Have an amazing day, my good friends.