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Bills Rout Jaguars! Red Sox Win, MBTA Grant, True Detective. · 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 Tuesday, September 24th.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  Thirty-three years ago, today, in 1991, the American alternative rock group Nirvana released its breakthrough album Nevermind.
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  This album helped make grunge an international phenomenon and gave voice to Generation X.
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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 cloudy skies today, with a high around 66, accompanied by a gentle northeast breeze.
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  Tonight, expect continued mostly cloudy conditions with a low of 57 and light winds.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be at 1045, with a high tide at 1130.
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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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  Expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers on Wednesday and Thursday, highs around 67 to 70 degrees, and light winds.
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  Friday and Saturday will be mostly sunny, with highs near 73 and 69 degrees, and cooler nights.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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  Indulge in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
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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, the MBTA will receive nearly $500 million in federal funding to replace a Depression-era drawbridge over the Charles River.
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  This is the largest federal grant in the agency's history.
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  The Draw 1 bridge connects Boston and Cambridge, serving more than 11 million passengers annually.
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  The funding awarded by the United States Department of Transportation will facilitate the bridge replacement,
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  renovations at North Station, and upgrades to the train infrastructure.
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  Senator Elizabeth Warren called the investment a game-changer, promising a safer and more reliable public transit system, while supporting over 14,000 jobs.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Last night on Monday Night Football, we got a double-header filled with action.
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  The Buffalo Bills routed the Jabbors 47-10, with Josh Allen throwing four touchdown passes and leading Buffalo to a dominant victory.
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  The Bills defense stifled Trevor Lawrence, keeping Jacksonville winless on the season.
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  Meanwhile, the Washington commanders held off a late rally from the Cincinnati Bengals to win 38-33.
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  Washington's Jaden Daniels threw three touchdown passes, including a key late strike to Terry McLaurin that sealed the victory.
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  Joe Burrough's 436 passing yards weren't enough for the Bengals, as Washington's defense came up big when it mattered most.
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  Both the Bills and commanders moved to 2-1 on the season, while the Jabbors remained winless, and the Bengals fall to 0-3.
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  Fans are already looking ahead to next week's matchups as teams continue to jockey for position early in the season.
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  In local sports.
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  Last night, the Sox defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-1, backed by a strong outing from Tanner Huck, who pitched five shutout innings.
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  Tristan Casas and Wilier Abreu provided key RBIs, and the Red Sox bullpen secured the win, keeping Boston's playoff hopes alive.
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  Tonight, the Sox continue their series against the Blue Jays at Rogers Center.
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  Bray and Baio will take the mound for Boston, facing Toronto's bout in Francis.
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  With both teams fighting for playoff positioning, this matchup is crucial.
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  First pitch is set for 4.07 p.m., and the Sox will look to extend their winning streak to five games as they continue their push for a playoff spot.
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  In top news, a key inflation report is set to be released on Friday, with forecasters predicting the annual inflation rate will decline to 2.2% in August, down from 2.5% in July.
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  Price increases for goods and services have settled to pre-pandemic levels, following a surge that began in 2021.
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  Officials at the Federal Reserve, confident in price stabilization, have cut interest rates to support the economy.
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  The Bureau of Labor Statistics is expected to report a 2.3% year-over-year increase in the cost of living, reflecting a significant deceleration from the highs of June 2022.
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  In business news, investing wisely requires patience and discipline, traits that are essential yet challenging to maintain.
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  Surprisingly, the leading path to millionaire status for Americans does not rely on savvy real estate deals or early startup investments.
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  Instead, it is achieved through consistent and automatic contributions from paychecks into retirement accounts.
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  A recent report from Fidelity reveals a record number of 401k millionaires on its platform.
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  However, the investing landscape can be distracting, as rising markets may tempt investors to treat the stock market like a casino,
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  exemplified by the growing popularity of leveraged and inverse-exchange traded funds.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $63,100.
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  Ethereum is just under $2,400.
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  And Solana is $144.
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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 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, 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 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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  Scientists have captured Earth's climate over the last 485 million years,
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  revealing a history of wild shifts and far hotter temperatures than previously understood.
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  This ambitious effort, published in the journal Science, combines over 150,000 pieces of fossil evidence with advanced climate models.
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  The data shows a strong link between carbon dioxide levels and global temperatures.
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  At its peak, Earth's average temperature may have reached 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
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  These findings highlight the urgent challenges posed by human-induced climate change, according to researcher Emily Judd.
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  And in entertainment news.
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  True Detective is gearing up for its fifth season, officially titled Night Country.
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  The anthology series, which first captivated audiences in 2014 with Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey,
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  recently reignited interest after Jodie Foster won the series' first acting Emmy.
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  APO's content chief, Casey Bloys, provided updates in a recent post-Emmys discussion.
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  Although showrunner Issa Lopez has yet to confirm if Night Country will remain in the title.
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  With the fourth season surpassing the original's viewership, fans are eager to see what surprises await in this new chapter.
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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, 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 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 Mornings in Boston.