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Taylor Swift Attack, Rainy Pats Game, Mookie Betts. · 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 Thursday, August 8th.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  Today is International Cat Day, honoring our feline friends.
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  Cats, domesticated since ancient times, were revered in Egypt as deities and protectors.
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  They spread worldwide, facing superstition during the Middle Ages, but their status soared again in the 1600s.
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  Since 2002, thanks to the International Fund for Animal Welfare, cats have had their own holiday.
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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 are in for some morning fog before 7 a.m., followed by a chance of rain showers.
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  Expect sunny skies later, with a high near 92 degrees and a west wind at 5 to 9 miles per hour.
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  Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of precipitation.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Thursday will be at 830, with a high tide at 930.
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  The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 62 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Expect rain showers and thunderstorms on Friday, with highs near 81 and lows around 74.
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  Saturday will bring more storms, clearing by the afternoon.
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  From Sunday through Tuesday, enjoy sunny skies and highs in the low 80s with clear nights.
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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, the Boston City Council is considering declaring a public health emergency due to the impending closure of Kearney Hospital.
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  This resolution, sponsored by counselors John Fitzgerald and Ed Flynn,
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  urges the city and the Boston Public Health Commission to take all necessary steps to keep the hospital operational and ensure compliance with state and local laws.
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  Steward HealthCare plans to close Kearney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center by August 31st due to bankruptcy,
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  despite regulations requiring 120 days' notice for essential service closures.
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  Mayor Michelle Wu emphasized Kearney's importance, warning that its closure could overwhelm other local hospitals.
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  Now onto sports.
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  The Los Angeles Dodgers are eagerly anticipating the return of Mookie Betts,
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  one of their most valuable players, who broke his hand back on June 16th.
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  The team had Shohei Hotani fill the leadoff spot, where he excelled, hitting 15 home runs in 41 games.
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  Manager Dave Roberts plans to bat Betts second and play him at shortstop, while Hotani remains the leadoff hitter.
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  Betts has shown impressive stats in the second spot, potentially boosting the Dodgers' lineup as they aim to rejuvenate their offense.
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  In local sports.
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  The Red Sox on the road beat the Royals 7-2.
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  And tonight.
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  The Sox are off, and are headed home for a three-game series with the Astros starting Friday night.
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  Also tonight, this one crept up on me.
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  The Pats play their first preseason game of the year.
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  They'll be taking on the Panthers at home tonight at 7 p.m.
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  In top news.
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  Ultra-processed foods, known as UPS, are prepackaged items like granola bars, chips, and sodas.
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  These foods are linked to various health issues, including cancer and depression.
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  Research indicates that UPF consumption has surged globally since the 1980s, coinciding with rising rates of obesity and chronic diseases.
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  UPS are calorie-dense, high in fat and sugar, and easy to overconsume.
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  Emerging studies also connect UPS to depression, anxiety, and autoimmune disorders.
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  While reducing UPF intake could improve health, affordability and accessibility make them a staple for many.
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  Societal changes are needed to promote healthier food environments.
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  In business news.
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  Big Lots is planning to close up to 315 stores nationwide, according to a recent regulatory filing.
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  The retailer also disclosed updated loan terms, reducing its credit limit and increasing interest rates.
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  This decision follows an earlier plan to close up to 150 stores.
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  The closures come as Big Lots faces ongoing financial struggles, including a net loss of $205 million in the quarter-ending May 4.
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  Despite opening three new stores, the company expects further losses and has substantial doubt about its future.
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  California will see 75 store closures, while Texas will retain all locations.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $57,000.
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  Ethereum is just over $2,400.
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  And Solana is $153.
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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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  A torrential rainstorm has unveiled a significant discovery in southern Brazil, a 233 million-year-old dinosaur fossil.
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  This carnivorous dinosaur, part of the Herorosaurus family, roamed Pangea during the Triassic period.
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  Paleontologists are racing to protect this, almost fully preserved specimen, as continued heavy rains threaten to erode the site at the geopark.
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  Rodrigo Mueller from the Federal University of Santa Maria highlights its importance in understanding dinosaur origins.
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  The oldest confirmed dinosaur fossils are 231 million years old, making this discovery potentially groundbreaking.
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  And in entertainment news, Taylor Swift has canceled three concerts in Vienna, following the arrest of two men involved in an ISIS-connected terrorist plot.
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  Austrian concert promoter Barracuda Music stated, the Taylor Swift Vienna shows are canceled due to government officials' confirmation of planned terrorist attacks.
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  The suspects, including a 19-year-old living internets, were arrested after police found chemicals and substances in his home.
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  Vienna State Police confirmed the danger was minimized, but an abstract danger remained.
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  Tick holders will receive refunds within 10 days. Swift will continue her tour in London and later in Canada.
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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 British author and journalist, Christopher Hitchens.
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  And he said,
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  Whereas owners of cats are compelled to realize that if you provide them with food and water and affection, they draw the conclusion that they are God.
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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.