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The Rose Bowl, Animal Cruelty Ban, Bank of America, Celine Dion. · 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 Wednesday, July 24th.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  One hundred and twenty-seven years ago, today in 1897,
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  Amelia Earhart, one of the world's most celebrated aviators, and the first woman to fly alone
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  across the Atlantic Ocean, was born in Atchison, Kansas.
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  This trailblazing aviator became a symbol of courage and determination,
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  inspiring countless individuals to pursue their dreams in the field of aviation and beyond.
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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 a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1 and 2 p.m.,
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  then patchy fog between noon and 5.
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  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 74, east wind of 6 to 8 mile per hour.
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  Chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch,
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  except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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  Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 5 a.m.,
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  with patchy fog before 8 p.m., then patchy fog after 9.
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  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 68, and east wind around 5 mile per hour.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be just after 8 a.m.,
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  with a high tide at 2.15 p.m.
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  The nearshore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 75 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Expect showers and thunderstorms Thursday with patchy fog in the morning, clearing by evening.
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  Friday through Sunday looks sunny and warm, with highs in the low to upper 80s.
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  Nights will be mostly clear, with lows in the mid-60s.
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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,
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  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, a federal judge in Boston has upheld Massachusetts' 2016 ballot question 3,
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  which aims to prevent cruelty to farm animals.
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  Judge William G. Young sided with Attorney General Andrea Campbell,
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  ruling that the state law does not conflict with the Federal Meat Inspection Act.
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  The law, approved by voters, prohibits keeping breeding pigs,
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  angling hens and veal calves in cages too small for movement.
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  It also bans the sale of products from animals kept in such conditions.
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  Campbell declared, this ruling affirms the will of the voters,
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  protects animal welfare and endorses the Commonwealth's regulatory authority.
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  Music
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  Now on to sports.
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  The Rose Bowl has requested to be left out of the college football playoff semifinal,
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  so it can continue its annual game on January 1st.
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  Rose Bowl management chair Laura Farber confirms this to the Athletic on Tuesday.
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  The college football playoff is moving to a 12-team format,
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  with quarterfinals on December 31st and January 1st,
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  and semifinals on January 8th and 9th.
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  The Rose Bowl, already losing its traditional Bake 10 verse Pack 12 matchup,
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  prefers to host a quarterfinal every year to maintain its traditional date.
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  Farber stated the Bowl would be flexible about maintaining its traditional 2pm kickoff time.
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  While the new agreement with ESPN begins in 2026,
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  the bowl rotation has not been finalized.
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  In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Rockies 6-0,
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  and tonight, the Sox remain on the road in Colorado.
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  In top news, in the United States,
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  fluoride toothpaste has long been the standard for cavity prevention.
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  However, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, popular in Europe and Japan,
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  offers a fluoride-free alternative.
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  Composed of calcium and phosphate,
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  hydroxyapatite is the primary mineral in our bones and teeth.
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  NASA researchers patented a hydroxyapatite precursor in the 1970s,
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  and it has been approved for cavity prevention in Japan since 1993.
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  Despite its benefits, including reduced tooth sensitivity and bacterial adhesion,
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  hydroxyapatite toothpaste faces marketing challenges in the U.S. due to FDA approval requirements.
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  Some experts now recommend it for young children, as it avoids fluoride's potential risks.
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  In business news, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has sold about 34 million shares of Bank of America,
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  worth $1.5 billion.
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  Despite this, Berkshire remains the bank's largest shareholder.
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  This sale could signify profit-taking, as Bank of America's stock has surged 27% this year.
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  Alternatively, Buffett may be planning to reduce Berkshire's stake below 10%
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  to avoid reporting trades to the Securities and Exchange Commission within two business days.
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  Bank of America's recent second-quarter earnings report was positively received,
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  with a promising net interest income outlook potentially boosting profitability in the second half of the year.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $65,900.
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  Ethereum is just over $3,400.
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  And Solana is $173.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness,
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  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,
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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 tech.
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  Cutting-edge technology could massively reduce the energy used for air conditioning.
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  Roughly 10% of the world's energy is used for cooling, much of it generated by fossil fuels.
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  Montana Technologies discovered that air conditioning was causing power spikes in buses in Shanghai.
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  So they developed Airjoule, a dehumidifier using a special, porous material that drastically cuts energy consumption.
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  Airjoule can reduce dehumidification energy by up to 90%.
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  The firm aims to integrate this system with existing eight vac units.
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  Blue Frontier and Nostromo Energy are also innovating in this space,
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  each offering unique solutions to improve cooling efficiency.
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  And in entertainment news,
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  Celine Dion is reportedly preparing to perform at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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  The Olympics, known for highlighting the world's greatest athletes, are also featuring entertainers.
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  Recent promotional segments have included Cardi B, Sha'Carri Richardson, and Snoop Dogg.
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  According to Variety, Celine Dion is in talks to perform at the opening ceremony.
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  Diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in December 2022, she had to cancel her tour plans,
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  but she has kept the public updated on her health.
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  Celine was recently spotted in Paris, fueling performance rumors.
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  None of the involved parties have confirmed the speculations.
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  Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
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  And today, our quote comes from the American aviator, Amelia Earhart.
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  And she said,
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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.