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Record Humidity, College Football, Apple OpenAI Investment. · 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 Friday, August 30th.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  Forty-one years ago, today, in 1983,
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  The Leon S. Bluford, a United States astronaut, became the first African American to travel into space,
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  serving as a mission specialist aboard the shuttle Orbiter Challenger, and later flew on three other missions.
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  This historic achievement marked a significant milestone in space exploration and inspired future generations of astronauts.
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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 near 73 and an east wind between 6 and 12 miles per hour.
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  Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with a low of 59 and southeast winds.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Friday will be at 930, with a low 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 a slight chance of rain showers Saturday evening, turning into likely thunderstorms overnight.
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  Sunday will bring partly sunny skies with more showers and thunderstorms, clearing by night.
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  Labor day through Tuesday will be sunny and clear, with highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.
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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, Senator J.D. Vance delivered a pitch to a mixed crowd of firefighters at a conference in Boston on Thursday.
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  Facing boos and cheers, Vance urged the audience to hear him out.
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  He acknowledged his initial opposition to Donald Trump, joking that Trump never lets him forget it.
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  Vance explained that a firefighter friend from Dayton, Ohio, changed his mind about Trump.
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  He highlighted the decline in union membership and wages over 70 years, echoing Trump's 2016 question,
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  What the hell do you have to lose?
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  Vance claimed their ticket is the most pro-worker Republican ticket in history.
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  Sure, buddy. I thought you were a never-Trump guy.
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  Now onto sports.
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  College football is in chaos, yet fans are more excited than ever.
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  Recent changes, such as players profiting from their name, image, and likeness, relaxed transfer rules,
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  and schools chasing television dollars, have created rare matchups in novel locations.
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  Resale ticket sales are up 42% compared to last season, hotel rates are surging, and airlines are adding flights to meet demand.
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  A prime example is LSU vs. USC at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this weekend.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox at home lost to the Blue Jays 2-0.
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  And tonight, the Sox are on the road in Detroit to take on the Tigers.
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  In top news, this summer has been the most humid on record, driven by human-caused climate change, intensifying heat waves and downpours.
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  Scientists confirm that both the United States and the planet are experiencing unprecedented humidity levels,
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  pushing heat close to survival limits in some regions.
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  This increase in humid heat, predicted by climate models, has serious consequences, including greater stress on the human body, more extreme rainfall, and increased cooling demand.
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  With a few days left in meteorological summer, 2024 is set to break records for humidity, continuing a trend that has doubled extreme humid heat since 1979.
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  In business news, Apple is reportedly considering investing in OpenAI during its next fundraising round, which would value OpenAI at more than $100 billion.
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  This move follows Apple's June announcement of a partnership with OpenAI for artificial intelligence features.
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  Microsoft, a longtime Apple rival, has already invested $13 billion in OpenAI, complicating potential returns for Apple.
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  This investment could dilute Microsoft's role as OpenAI's primary benefactor, reflecting the fierce competition and high stakes in the artificial intelligence race.
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  Both companies are valued at over $3 trillion, and the artificial intelligence boom is spurring their race to a $4 trillion market cap.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $59,000, Ethereum is just over $2,500, and Solana is $139, 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. Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental well-being.
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  Scientific research affirms its benefits. 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. Are coffee alternatives worth the hype? From the brain-boosting effects of guarana to the calming properties of matcha, these drinks offer both an energy lift and enhanced mental focus.
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  As interest in health and wellness grows, caffeine alternatives are gaining traction.
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  Mushroom coffee combines ground coffee beans with adaptogenic mushrooms, providing antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
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  Matcha green tea delivers sustained energy without jitters, thanks to the amine of acid, L-thionine.
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  Yirba mate offers steady caffeine release and health benefits.
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  Yauhan tea is mild yet energizing, while kombucha promotes gut health.
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  Guarana boosts cognitive performance, and turmeric lats deliver powerful antioxidant benefits.
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  And in entertainment news.
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  Amid global turmoil, the Telly Ride Film Festival returns to Colorado with a politically-charged lineup.
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  The 2024 edition features nearly 40 films in shorts, reflecting engagement with a shifting world outside theaters.
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  Highlights include world premieres like Edward Berger's thriller, Conclave, and Ramell Ross's adaptation of Nickel Boys.
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  Political star power will be evident with appearances by James Carville and the Clintons.
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  Documentaries tackle hot-button issues, from Jer Bolsanora's rise to Trump's family separation policy.
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  Despite challenges, executive director Julie Hunsinger remains hopeful, emphasizing quality and the redemptive power of cinema.
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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 astronaut, Guyan Az-Bleuford.
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  And he said, I wanted to set the standard, do the best job possible so that other people would be comfortable with African Americans flying in space.
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  And African Americans would be proud of being participants in the space program.
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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 weekend, my good friends.
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  We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.