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Caitlin Clark, Bitcoin, Bruce Springsteen, Peter Thiel, Cape Cod · 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, April 2nd.
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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.
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  2001, A Space Odyssey, an iconic American sci-fi film directed by Stanley Kubrick and
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  co-written with Arthur C. Clarke, was released.
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  Known for its pioneering special effects, it won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects.
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  With its profound narrative, it remains a seminal work in film history, celebrated for
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  its innovative storytelling and visual splendor.
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  So now you know, 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 cloudy and feels like 37 degrees, with 9 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 7-11 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6-22.
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  It looks like we're in for a mostly cloudy day, with a high near 47 and wind of 10-14
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  mile per hour.
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  Tonight.
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  Mostly cloudy with a low around 47.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be at 12 a.m. with a
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  high tide at 6-30.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 42 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Rain dominates Wednesday, starting before 9 a.m. with an 80% chance and escalating to
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  showers and possible thunderstorms at night with a low of 35 degrees.
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  Showers continue Thursday with a high near 44 easing slightly at night.
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  Friday scattered showers under mostly cloudy skies peak at 46 degrees, tapering off by
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  night to 35.
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  It will be mostly cloudy on Saturday with a high of 46.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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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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  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, Massachusetts is renowned for whale watching, offering tours from April
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  to October along its 1,500 miles of coastline, including the Stellwagen National Marine Sanctuary.
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  This area is a habitat for various whale species, including the endangered North Atlantic right
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  and say whales.
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  Tourists may also encounter humpback, fin and mink whales, along with dolphins, seals,
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  turtles and fish.
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  There are numerous tour operators such as Seven Seas Whale Watch, Cape N Whale Watch,
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  and Dolphin Fleet Whale Watch, each providing unique experiences and the chance to observe
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  these majestic creatures up close.
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  Prices and services vary with options for both public and private tours, ensuring a
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  memorable whale watching experience for everyone.
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  Now onto sports.
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  Kaitlyn Clark led the Iowa Hawkeyes to a thrilling 94-87 victory over the LSU Tigers, advancing
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  to their second consecutive Final Four.
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  In this high-stakes rematch of last year's championship game, Clark's outstanding performance
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  included 41 points, 12 assists, and 7 rebounds.
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  Her achievements not only underscored her status as this season's standout star, but
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  also broke multiple records.
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  As the regionals' most outstanding player, Clark's focus remains on capturing the national
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  championship that eluded Iowa last year.
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  The victory over LSU, a team that previously bested Iowa decisively, showcased the Hawkeyes'
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  determination and skill, with Clark's long-range shots particularly highlighting their third-quarter
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  dominance.
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  This win brings Clark and Iowa one step closer to their ultimate goal, while her record-breaking
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  senior season continues to cement her legacy in college basketball history.
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  Last night in local sports.
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  The Red Sox on the road beat the Athletics 9-0.
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  And the Celtics on the road beat the Hornets 118-104.
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  Tonight, the Red Sox remain in Oakland for Game 2 against the Athletics.
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  And the Bruins are on the road in Nashville to take on the Predators.
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  In top news, Cognition Labs, an AI startup focusing on a tool for coding, is in discussions
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  to secure a valuation of up to $2 billion in its latest funding round.
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  This valuation would mark a significant increase, nearly six times its valuation from just a
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  few weeks prior.
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  Packed by prominent Silicon Valley venture firms, including Peter Thiel's Founders
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  Fund, Cognition Labs is riding the wave of intense interest in AI technology.
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  Despite being in its early stages and lacking significant revenue, Cognition's potential
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  is underscored by the investor enthusiasm surrounding AI startups, mirroring the rapid
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  valuations seen in companies like Mistral and Perplexity.
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  With its AI coding tool, Devon, Cognition aims to revolutionize software development
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  through automation, indicating a broader trend towards the integration of AI in coding and
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  software development amidst growing concerns of an AI industry bubble.
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  In business news, let's take a moment and look back on the history of Bitcoin.
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  Bitcoin's journey since its creation in 2009 has been marked by remarkable growth
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  and significant volatility, showcasing its evolution from a novel digital currency to
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  a major investment vehicle.
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  Initially valued at less than a penny, Bitcoin's worth skyrocketed to over $70,000 by March
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  2024, demonstrating both its investment potential and its susceptibility to dramatic price fluctuations.
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  The cryptocurrency founded by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto operates on a blockchain,
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  offering a decentralized alternative to traditional currency.
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  Despite its use in criminal activities, Bitcoin's appeal lies in its independence from central
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  bank regulation.
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  Over the years, Bitcoin has witnessed several key milestones, from the first real-world
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  transaction where 10,000 Bitcoins were exchanged for two pizzas, to regulatory actions by the
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  IRS, and its adoption by entire countries like El Salvador as legal tender.
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  Having events aimed at reducing the rate at which new Bitcoins are mined and predictions
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  by investors like Cathie Wood about its future value have also been pivotal.
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  As of 2024, with another halving anticipated, Bitcoin remains a potent symbol of the digital
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  age's financial innovation.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now just below $67,000.
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  Ethereum is at $3300.
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  And Solana is $184.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe.
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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 science.
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  The Odysseus lunar lander, developed by Intuitive Machines, made a historic landing on the moon,
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  marking the first U.S. mission to the lunar surface since 1972.
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  Despite a challenging landing that resulted in the spacecraft tipping over, it remains
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  operational.
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  Launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, Odysseus represents the first successful soft landing
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  by a private spacecraft, part of NASA's initiative to engage private companies in lunar exploration.
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  The mission overcame obstacles, including navigation issues and communication challenges,
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  to continue its scientific objectives on the moon.
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  And in entertainment news, Bruce Springsteen made a significant cameo on the penultimate
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  episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, showcasing his natural talent for acting.
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  Playing himself, Springsteen effortlessly fits into the show's universe, interacting
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  with Larry David's character in a storyline that combines humor with a bit of social commentary.
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  His performance, while playing a version of himself, suggests Springsteen could explore
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  more acting roles.
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  This cameo not only adds to the list of memorable guest appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm,
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  but also highlights Springsteen's potential for a second act in his career within the
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  acting world.
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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 Stanley Kubrick, the acclaimed director of 2001, A Space Odyssey,
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  Full Metal Jacket, Spartacus, and many more.
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  Reminds me of a conversation I had with Steven Spielberg about what was the most difficult
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  and challenging thing about directing a film.
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  And I believe Steven summed it up about as profoundly as you can.
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  He thought the most difficult and challenging thing about directing a film was getting out
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  of the car.
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  I'm sure you all know the feeling.
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  But at the same time, anyone who has ever been privileged to direct a film also knows
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  that although it can be like trying to write War and Peace in a bumper car in an amusement
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  park, when you finally get it right, there are not many joys in life that can equal the
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  feeling.
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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.