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Charlie Woods, Red Sox, Nvidia, Apple Intelligence, Sony Pictures. · 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 Thursday, June 20th.
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  Coming up on today's show, we'll get into the weather report, then we'll jump into
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  some local news and a few interesting happenings in business, science and entertainment.
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  But first, you'll be interested to know 121 years ago, today in 1903.
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  Barney Oldfield, known as the Speed King, became a legend and made history by driving
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  the first gas-powered car to 60 miles per hour, achieving the first mile per minute
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  speed.
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  Oldfield's sterling races, often in Henry Ford's 999, captivated audiences with their
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  danger and excitement.
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  Despite the risks, he dominated the racing scene for a decade, setting numerous records
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  and becoming a symbol of the car-crazy era.
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  So now you know.
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  And now you know what time it is.
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  It's time for the weather report.
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  In the Boston area.
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  This morning it's mostly cloudy and feels like 74 degrees, with 9 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 824, and it will rise again tomorrow at 507.
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  It looks like we're in for a sunny day, with a high near 84 and west wind around 8
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  mile per hour.
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  Tonight.
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  Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be at 11 o'clock
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  a.m. with a low tide at 445.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Wednesday will be sunny and hot, with a high near 97 and southwest wind, 7 to 9 mile per
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  hour.
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  Thursday will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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  Friday has a chance of showers after 1 p.m. with a high near 92.
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  There is a chance of showers on Saturday and Saturday night, with a high near 85.
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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, Boston radio legend Matt Siegel, known as Maddie in the Morning, has been inducted
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  into the National Radio Hall of Fame.
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  Siegel, a fixture on Kiss 108 for over 40 years, expressed his gratitude on social media,
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  thanking his loyal listeners.
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  After retiring in 2022, the show was rebranded as Billy and Lisa in the Morning.
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  Siegel's induction honors his significant impact on radio, alongside other notable inductees
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  such as Laurie Ann Crook, Charlie Chase, and James Jarin.
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  The ceremony will be held on September 19 in Nashville.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Charlie Woods, son of Tiger Woods, qualified for the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship after
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  finishing first at a qualifier in Coral Springs, Florida, with a 1 under 71.
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  Overcoming a challenging start, Charlie finished strong, securing his spot among four golfers.
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  Expressing his excitement, Trotty looks forward to competing at the historic Oakland Hills.
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  Following in his father's footsteps, he joins a prestigious field and a significant achievement
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  for any 15-year-old golfer.
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  The U.S. Junior Amateur will take place from July 22 to 27 at Oakland Hills Country Club.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Blue Jays 7-3, first sweep of the season.
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  And tonight, the Sox are off.
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  They're headed to Cincinnati to play a three-game series with the Reds starting Friday night.
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  In top news, for over 180 years, carbohydrates have been misunderstood and often feared.
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  Nutritionist Catherine Metzlar notes that many men experience guilt over eating carbs.
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  Historically, carbs have been unfairly blamed for various health issues, from obesity to
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  diabetes.
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  However, recent research reveals their importance for a long, healthy life.
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  Avoiding carbs can be harmful, linking low-carb diets to increased cardiovascular risks.
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  Understanding the diverse types of carbohydrates, their nutritional value, and avoiding overgeneralization
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  is key to appreciating their role in a balanced diet.
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  In business news, Nvidia has recently become the world's most valuable company, surpassing
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  Microsoft, thanks to a surge in its share price driven by the boom in artificial intelligence.
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  The company, known for its advanced chips essential for AI and data centers, has seen
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  its value grow dramatically, with a 3,000% increase over the past five years.
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  Investors are drawn to Nvidia due to its impressive financial performance, such as a first quarter
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  revenue of $26 billion and its crucial role in AI development.
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  However, investing now poses risks.
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  Nvidia's share price is at an all-time high, and there's pressure for continuous exceptional
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  performance.
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  Moreover, potential regulatory issues and energy concerns related to AI could affect
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  its future growth.
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  Investing in Nvidia could be rewarding, but it's essential to consider the risks of buying
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  at a market peak.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $65,000, Ethereum is $3,500, and Solana is $134.
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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, with locations in Canton, Wellesley,
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  Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham.
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  Just be sure to tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by.
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  And now, back to the show.
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  Let's talk tech.
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  Apple Intelligence, set to launch with iOS 18, promises to revolutionize how users interact
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  with their iPhones, Macs, and iPads through advanced AI features.
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  A recent study identifies the most likely popular use cases for these new tools.
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  Enhanced text and email composition will benefit from advanced language and writing capabilities,
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  while creating custom emojis, or genmoji, could become a hit among texters.
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  Additionally, an overhauled Siri will improve web browsing and search, and new photo editing
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  features will offer seamless, smart editing.
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  These innovations aim to significantly enhance everyday user experiences.
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  And in entertainment news, Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired Alamo Drafthouse
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  Cinema, the popular theater chain, known for its dine-in service and unique atmosphere.
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  Founded in 1997 in Austin, Texas, Alamo Drafthouse has grown to 35 locations across North America.
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  Sony's acquisition includes the genre film festival, Fantastic Fest.
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  Alamo Drafthouse founder Tin Lee expressed excitement about the partnership, emphasizing
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  Sony's respect for cinema.
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  This move aligns with Sony's broader experiential initiatives and marks a significant development
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  in the post-Paramount consent decrees era, allowing studios to own theaters once again.
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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 winner of 82 PGA tournaments, Tiger Woods.
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  And he said,
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  People don't understand that when I grew up, I was never the most talented.
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  I was never the biggest.
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  I was never the fastest.
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  I certainly was never the strongest.
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  The only thing I had was my work ethic, and that's been what has gotten me this far.
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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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  Had an amazing day, my good friends.
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  We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.