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- 0:00Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
- 0:07I'm your host Melissa, and it's Monday, September 23rd.
- 0:13You'll be interested to know.
- 0:15178 years ago, today in 1846, astronomer Johann Gottfried Gell became the first person ever
- 0:24to observe the planet Neptune, the existence of which had been mathematically predicted
- 0:30by Urbane Gene Joseph Le Verrier and John Couch Adams.
- 0:36This remarkable discovery expanded our understanding of the solar system and highlighted the power
- 0:43of mathematical prediction in astronomy.
- 0:46And tomorrow, we'll dive into the first observation of Uranus.
- 0:52And now, it's time for the weather report.
- 0:56It looks like we're in for a slight chance of morning rain before 9, then mostly cloudy
- 1:01skies with a high around 66 and a gentle northeast breeze.
- 1:07Tonight, expect more cloudy skies with a low of 55 and light winds.
- 1:15For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Monday will be at 945 with a high
- 1:21tide at 1130.
- 1:23The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
- 1:32Looking ahead in the weather, expect partly sunny skies on Tuesday with highs around 66
- 1:39degrees and a light northeast wind.
- 1:42Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows near 57 degrees.
- 1:47A chance of rain showers returns Wednesday through Friday with temperatures reaching
- 1:52the upper 60s.
- 1:53Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
- 1:56This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.
- 2:02Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven
- 2:09for culinary delights.
- 2:11Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes.
- 2:17You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
- 2:22They are open every day from 8 to 5.
- 2:26So stop on by and don't forget to tell them.
- 2:29Sunny mornings send you.
- 2:33In local news, a lawyer who represented Boston gangster James Whitey Bulger has been appointed
- 2:40to prosecute Karen Reed in her retrial.
- 2:43Reed's previous murder trial, regarding the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend,
- 2:49ended in a hound jury.
- 2:51Norfolk County, Massachusetts, District Attorney Michael Morrissey announced that Attorney
- 2:56Hank Brennan will serve as Special Assistant District Attorney for this case.
- 3:01Brennan pledged to ensure that Reed receives a fair trial and emphasized his commitment
- 3:06to presenting all relevant facts surrounding the death of John O'Keefe, meticulously,
- 3:12ethically and zealously.
- 3:19Now on to sports.
- 3:22Last night on Sunday Night Football, the Kansas City Chiefs improved to 3-0 with a narrow
- 3:2822-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
- 3:32The Chiefs defense came up big with a crucial fourth-down stop late in the game to seal
- 3:37the win, while Patrick Mahomes connected with Juju Smith Schuster for a touchdown.
- 3:44In another thrilling matchup, the Ravens held off the Cowboys for a 28-25 victory.
- 3:51Derrick Henry's powerful 26-yard touchdown run helped Baltimore secure their first win
- 3:57of the season.
- 3:59Tonight, on Monday Night Football, the Buffalo Gills, who are riding a 2-0 start, will host
- 4:05the winless Jacksonville Jaguars.
- 4:08Buffalo's defense, led by Von Miller, aims to continue their dominant play, while quarterback
- 4:14Josh Allen leads a high-powered offense.
- 4:17The Jaguars, still searching for their first win, hope Trevor Lawrence and Travis Edien
- 4:23can spark a much-needed turnaround.
- 4:27In local sports.
- 4:29This weekend, Boston College pulled off an emotional comeback, defeating Michigan State
- 4:3523-19 in the annual Red Bandana game.
- 4:40Down by 3 late in the fourth quarter, Thomas Castellanos threw a 42-yard touchdown pass
- 4:46to Lewis Bond with just 88 seconds remaining.
- 4:51The Eagles defense held strong to secure the win, improving BC's record to 3-1.
- 4:58Thomas threw for 292 yards and two touchdowns, while Treshawn Ward added a rushing touchdown.
- 5:07Boston College now looks ahead to hosting Western Kentucky this Saturday at noon, with
- 5:12a strong chance of continuing their winning streak.
- 5:16On the diamond, the Red Sox swept a doubleheader against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
- 5:23Kristin Casas was the star in the opener, hitting three home runs and driving in seven
- 5:29runs in Boston's 8-1 win.
- 5:32In the nightcap, Ronny Gonzalez took over, hitting a three-run homer to lead Boston to
- 5:37a 9-3 victory.
- 5:40The Red Sox have now won four straight, sitting at 78-78.
- 5:45Tonight, they faced the Blue Jays in a pivotal game with Tanner Huck taking them out.
- 5:54In top news, in a revealing exploration, a recent essay discusses how pediatricians
- 6:00may have unintentionally contributed to the peanut allergy epidemic.
- 6:06By advising parents to avoid exposing children to peanuts until the age of three, doctors
- 6:11transformed a rare issue into a widespread health concern.
- 6:16Observations from two students, Asamganiyam Minking and Faith Magwenzi, highlight the
- 6:23perplexing prevalence of peanut allergies in the United States, contrasting it with
- 6:28their experiences in Africa, where such allergies are virtually non-existent.
- 6:34This situation raises questions about dietary practices and public health policies in America
- 6:40as the fears surrounding peanut allergies grows.
- 6:45In business news, Boeing has announced the departure of Ted Colbert, CEO of Boeing Defense
- 6:52Space and Security, marking a significant shift in upper management.
- 6:57While many may point to the failed test flight of the Starliner as the main reason, this
- 7:01explanation oversimplifies the situation.
- 7:05New CEO Kelly Ortberg's first major interaction with the division was indeed during this incident,
- 7:11which may have been the tipping point.
- 7:14The Starliner, a reusable space capsule designed to compete with SpaceX's Dragon capsule,
- 7:20is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Transport program, but has faced numerous delays since
- 7:25its contract award in 2014.
- 7:30In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $63,000.
- 7:35Ethereum is just under $2,400.
- 7:39And Solana is $145.
- 7:44Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working
- 7:51with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up.
- 7:57Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
- 8:02Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
- 8:08and elevating mental well-being.
- 8:11Scientific research affirms its benefits.
- 8:14So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
- 8:18With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
- 8:25tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
- 8:29And now, back to the show.
- 8:32Let's talk tech.
- 8:34Lehigh Valley Health Network will pay $65 million after hackers leaked nude patient photos,
- 8:42highlighting the serious risks of cyber attacks for health care organizations.
- 8:47In March 2023, a Pennsylvania woman, referred to as Jane Doe, learned that hackers had obtained
- 8:54and posted her naked photos while she underwent radiation treatments.
- 8:59The health network refused to pay a ransom of more than $5 million.
- 9:04Jane Doe, in her 50s, became the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit, claiming that the
- 9:10organization failed to protect sensitive patient information.
- 9:15This incident underscores the alarming frequency of such breaches in American health care.
- 9:20And in entertainment news.
- 9:26New kids on the block are heading to Las Vegas with the right stuff for their first ever
- 9:31residency in Sin City.
- 9:34On September 19, the iconic group from Dorchester, Massachusetts, announced this exciting venture.
- 9:41In 2025, they will call Las Vegas home, performing at the Dolby Live at Park & Gym during the
- 9:48months of June, July, and November.
- 9:51This venue also hosts Mariah Carey's residency.
- 9:56While there's no guarantee of a surprise appearance from former member Mark Wahlberg,
- 10:01Donnie Wahlberg promises a cherished and immersive experience, stating they aim to elevate their
- 10:07performance and fan interaction to the next level.
- 10:11Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
- 10:18And today, our quote comes from the French novelist and pioneer of science fiction, Jules
- 10:24Verne.
- 10:26And he said,
- 10:27Put two ships in the open sea, without wind or tide, and at last they will come together.
- 10:35Throw two planets into space, and they will fall one on the other.
- 10:40Place two enemies in the midst of a crowd, and they will inevitably meet.
- 10:45It is a fatality, a question of time.
- 10:48That is all.
- 10:51And that's a wrap for this morning.
- 10:54You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos
- 11:00with local news and the weather reports.
- 11:03Have an amazing day, my good friends.
- 11:06We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.