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Boston College, Eagles Controversy, Dementia Diagnosis, Beetlejuice 2 Update. · 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 3rd.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  Forty-eight years ago, today, in 1976, NASA's robotic spacecraft, Viking 2, landed on Mars after a nearly year-long journey.
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  It began relaying information about the planet's atmosphere and soil, as well as color photographs of the rocky surface.
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  This significant achievement marked a milestone in planetary exploration and contributed greatly to our understanding of Mars.
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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 sunny skies today, with temperatures reaching near 74 and a gentle northwest breeze.
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  Tonight, expect clear skies with a low around 55 and light winds.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be at 615, with a high tide at 1030.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 69 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, expect sunny days through Friday with highs in the mid to upper 70s and gentle south to east winds.
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  Nights will be clear to mostly clear, with lows in the upper 50s.
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  Rain showers are possible late Friday and Saturday, with mostly cloudy skies.
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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 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, retired flight attendant Polly Venato is honoring 9-11 victims in a unique way by pushing a beverage cart from Boston to ground zero in New York City.
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  Venato, who spent much of his career enjoying interactions with passengers, embarked on this journey to recognize the first first responders of the tragic day.
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  This year marks the fourth Polly's push, with Venato covering 210 miles from the Boston Public Garden 9-11 Memorial to the National September 11th Memorial and Museum.
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  Venato aims to bring awareness to the heroism of flight crews who faced unimaginable danger on September 11, 2001.
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  Now onto sports.
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  A series of posters appeared in Philadelphia on Monday depicting Vice President Kamala Harris in an Eagles helmet, declaring her the official candidate of the NFL team.
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  However, the Eagles state the posters are counterfeit.
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  The team is working to remove these misleading political ads.
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  The green posters, spotted around the city, show Harris holding a football with the phrase, official candidate of the Philadelphia Eagles.
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  The posters appeared at various locations in Philadelphia.
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  An NFL team endorsing a candidate is unusual, as the league promotes a nonpartisan initiative.
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  In local sports.
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  Yesterday, Boston College football opened their season with a solid 28-13 victory over Florida State.
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  Thomas Castellanos threw for 106 yards, while Kai Robichaut added 95 yards on the ground.
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  The Eagles defense played well, holding the Seminoles to just 13 points.
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  In baseball, the Red Sox were defeated 4-1 by the New York Mets at City Field.
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  Brian Thao pitched six innings, giving up three runs and striking out five.
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  Jaron Duran had two hits and a walk, but the Sox couldn't muster enough offense.
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  Tonight, the Sox will look to even the series with Cutter Crawford on the mound against David Peterson.
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  Boston is currently third in the AL East with a 70-68 record, making this a crucial game as they push for a wild card spot.
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  In top news, about 40% of people over 65 with suspected dementia in the United Kingdom are not diagnosed.
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  Early diagnosis is crucial for accessing specialized support.
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  A YouGov study with Alzheimer's Research United Kingdom found that only 49% recognized memory loss as a dementia symptom.
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  22% had no idea how it affects people.
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  Early signs like losing smell and struggling with tasks often go unnoticed.
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  Dementia can affect driving through vision changes, balance issues, and visospatial awareness loss, making safe driving difficult.
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  If struggling with these while driving, seek medical help.
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  In business news, Crypto Bros are no longer flipping watches, creating issues for luxury brands.
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  Falling prices in the secondhand watch market suggest a prolonged recovery for first-hand sales.
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  Europe's top luxury companies, including Rikmont and Air Mace, reported declines in watch sales.
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  The vibrant secondhand market, worth $25 billion annually, has seen a glut of inventory, causing longer wait times for resale.
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  Speculators who once drove up prices have pulled back.
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  While certain brands like Hatek Philippe benefit from pent-up demand, others face a mixed outlook.
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  Nine consecutive quarters of falling values are challenging for luxury watchmakers.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $59,100. Ethereum is just over $2,500.
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  And Solana is $135.
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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 mornings 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 identified the gene responsible for thorns in plants like roses, raspberries, and blackberries.
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  Known as prickles, these defenses evolved independently in various species.
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  Researchers found that the gene coding for thorns, called lonely guy or log, is consistent across different plant families.
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  This discovery, published in the journal Science, reveals that the thorny trait evolved at least 28 times over 400 million years.
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  Using CRISPR technology, scientists have engineered thornless varieties of tomatoes and roses, potentially making gardening and harvesting easier and more accessible.
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  And in entertainment news, the long-awaited sequel,
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  Beetlejuice 2, arrived 36 years after Tim Burton's original 1988 film.
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  Despite early development, the sequel faced numerous delays.
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  Burton and Michael Keaton shifted focus to Batman, and Winona Ryder reunited with Burton for Edward Scissorhands.
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  The project saw renewed interest in the 2010s, with Seth Graham Smith writing the script.
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  However, Warner Bros. paused it in 2019.
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  Burton's passion reignited while working on his recent movie, Wednesday.
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  The sequel reunites writer Keaton and Catherine O'Hara, with new additions Monica Bellucci, Justin Theros, and Jenna Ortega.
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  The story explores three generations of the Dietz family.
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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 Indian spiritual leader, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.
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  And he said,
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  Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things towards you.
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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.
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  We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.