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Regional Banking Debt, Boston Weather, Justin Jefferson, Alcohol on Planes, Knives Out 3. · 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, June 4th.
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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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  At first, you'll be interested to know 105 years ago, today, in 1919.
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  The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the right to vote, was passed
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  by the Senate, two weeks after being approved by the House of Representatives.
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  The amendment was ratified the following year.
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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 sunny and feels like 60 degrees, with 4 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 817, and it will rise again tomorrow at 508.
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  It looks like we're in for some patchy fog before 7 a.m.
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  Otherwise, partly sunny with a high near 72 and wind of 5 to 9 mile per hour.
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  Tonight, it'll be mostly cloudy with a low around 58.
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  For all the beach runners out there, the first high tide Tuesday will be at 1015 with a low
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  tide just after 4.
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  The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 61 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 83 and southwest
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  wind 6 to 9 mile per hour.
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  Thursday has a chance of showers, then showers are likely after 1 p.m. with a high near 73.
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  Friday has a chance of showers as well and will be partly sunny with a high near 71.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
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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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  So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
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  Any morning send you.
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  In local news, Massachusetts residents are noticing a lot of yellow-green dust on outdoor
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  objects and in the air, which is pine pollen.
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  Despite its visibility, Dr. Ali Raja explains that pine pollen is unlikely to trigger allergies,
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  as it's heavier and falls to the ground quickly.
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  The current allergens are mostly oak, mulberry, and grasses.
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  Rising temperatures have extended pollen season by three weeks, increasing pollen by 20 percent.
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  Allergy sufferers should consult an allergist for specific tests and treatments.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson's four-year, $140 million extension, averaging
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  $35 million per year, sets a new pay scale for non-quarterbacks.
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  This deal, equating to quarterback-level money, places Jefferson among the highest-paid players
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  in the NFL, just behind Aaron Rodgers and ahead of Baker Mayfield.
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  This contract will likely influence future deals for top wideouts like Jamar Chase and
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  C.D. Lamb, pushing more elite receivers into the 25-30 million range annually.
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  Jefferson's contract also underscores the importance of balancing high salaries within
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  the team's overall salary cap.
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  In local sports, the Sox had last night off, but tonight, they're at home to take on the
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  Braves, with Cutter Crawford facing Max Breed.
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  And top news.
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  Drinking alcohol before napping on a plane can harm your health, both short-term and
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  long-term, due to the lower air pressure and oxygen levels in airplane cabins.
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  A study found that alcohol, combined with these conditions, lowers oxygen saturation
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  and increases heart rate.
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  Moreover, alcohol impairs sleep quality by reducing REM sleep and causing fragmented
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  rest.
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  Experts recommend avoiding alcohol, staying hydrated, choosing flights that align with
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  your natural sleep patterns, eating light and healthy foods, exercising and minimizing
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  screen use to improve in-flight sleep.
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  In business news, the U.S. banking system faces a potential crisis as $929 billion in
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  commercial real estate debt comes due in 2024.
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  The Fed's high interest rates may cause bank failures and real estate defaults.
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  Recent collapses, like Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank, highlight vulnerabilities.
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  Regional banks, holding nearly 70 percent of commercial real estate loans, face severe
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  strain.
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  Rising interest rates and changes in office space demand exacerbate this perfect storm.
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  Over the next three years, over $2 trillion in commercial real estate loan payments are
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  due, which is adding pressure.
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  While the Federal Reserve's stress tests offer some protection, the sheer volume of
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  maturing loans and high rates creates a challenging environment for smaller banks.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $68,000.
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  Ethereum is nearing $3,800.
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  And Solana is $163.
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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.
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  With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
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  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 discovered why people spontaneously dance to music, finding that the impulse,
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  or groove experience, is linked to the music's syncopation.
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  Syncopation involves rhythmic patterns where beats appear unpredictably.
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  Cognitive neuroscientist Benjamin Morland's experiments showed that a medium degree of
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  syncopation most strongly triggers the desire to dance, as it allows the brain to predict
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  and follow the basic beat.
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  This groove experience arises in the dorsal auditory pathway, which connects the auditory
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  cortex with movement areas, integrating rhythm with motor impulses to create the urge to
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  move.
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  And in entertainment news, Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Plank in the third installment
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  of Rian Johnson's Knives Out series.
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  The film titled Wake Up Dead Man is written and directed by Johnson and is set to release
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  globally on Netflix in 2025.
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  Following the success of the first two films, this sequel boasts an ensemble cast featuring
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  Kerry Washington, Glenn Close, Jeremy Renner, Josh Brolin, and Maylev Kunis.
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  While plot details remain secret, the story promises another intriguing murder mystery
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  with a colorful array of suspects.
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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 woman's rights activist, Susan B. Anthony.
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  She said,
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  Oh, if I could but live another century and see the fruition of all the work for women.
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  There's so much yet to be done.
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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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  Have an amazing day, my good friends.
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  We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.