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Texans Beat Bears, Tesla Battery Milestone, Boston Skinny House Sold. · 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 Monday, September 16th.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  404 years ago, today in 1620.
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  English colonists aboard the Mayflower set sail for America,
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  where they founded Plymouth, Massachusetts, after 41 men,
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  including William Bradford and Miles Standish, signed the Mayflower Compact.
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  This historic voyage marked the beginning of one of the earliest successful
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  European settlements in North America.
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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 sunny day today, with temperatures climbing to around 80
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  and a light breeze from the south.
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  Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low of 57 and gentle winds.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be at 1015
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  with a low tide just before 1130.
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  The nearshore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reached 68 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather,
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  expect partly sunny skies on Tuesday with a high near 82 degrees and light south winds.
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  Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 62.
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  A chance of rain showers continues through Wednesday and Thursday,
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  with highs in the 70s and 60s.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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  This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café & Pastries in Encinitas.
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard,
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  this café 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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  A sunny morning send you!
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  In local news,
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  the famed Skinny House in Boston, measuring just 10 feet wide,
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  sold for a remarkable $1,250,000 in 2021.
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  While many believe this unique home was built out of spite due to a feud between two brothers,
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  evidence suggests otherwise.
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  Old maps indicate the house was carved from an existing structure rather than constructed separately.
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  The property, located at 44 Hull Street, features modern amenities,
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  including two bedrooms, a full-size kitchen, and a private garden.
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  Ultimately, the spite house narrative seems to be more of an entertaining urban legend than historical fact.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Last night in Sunday Night Football,
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  the Houston Texans edged out the Chicago Bears 1913 at NRG Stadium.
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  Houston kicker Kalimi Fairbairn was a key factor, hitting four field goals,
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  including a 53-yarder late in the game.
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  Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud connected with Niko Collins and a
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  touchdown, and Collins posted a solid 115 yards.
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  Kahlil Herbert's touchdown gave the Bears a brief spark, but they're often struggled to find momentum.
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  Houston's defense held strong in the final quarter, securing their first win of the season.
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  Next week, the Chess are headed to Atlanta to take on the Falcons.
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  Tonight, Monday Night Football has the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the
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  Atlanta Falcons.
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  The Eagles, fresh off a strong win, looked at quarterback Jalen Hertz and new running back
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  Saquon Barkley to fuel their offense.
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  Atlanta, seeking their first victory, will rely on rookie running back Beechin Robinson to make plays.
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  The Falcons defense faces a big challenge trying to slow down A.J. Brown and the Eagles attack.
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  Kickoff is at 8.15 Eastern, with Philadelphia favored by 6.5 points.
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  In local sports, it was a tough day for Boston sports.
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  Yesterday, the Patriots lost 23-20 in overtime to the Seattle Seahawks.
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  Jano Smith threw for 2.24, and Ramondre Stevenson's late touchdown tied the game, but Jason Myers'
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  31-yard field goal clinched the win for Seattle.
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  Hunter Henry led the Pats with 80 receiving yards.
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  Next up, the Patriots head to New York to face Aaron Rodgers and the Jets on Thursday Night Football.
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  Boston College also had a rough weekend, falling to Missouri 27-21.
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  Despite two touchdowns from Thomas Castellanos, B.C. couldn't match Missouri's 450 yards of offense.
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  A late touchdown secured the win for Missouri, leaving B.C. at 1-2.
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  They'll host Michigan State next Saturday.
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  In MLB, the Red Sox dropped a 5-2 game against the Yankees yesterday.
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  Aaron Judge hit his 53rd home run, while Willie Raber's two-run shot was all Boston could manage.
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  Cutter Crawford allowed four runs over 5 1⁄3 innings.
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  The Sox are off tonight, but they head to Tropicana Field tomorrow to face the Rays.
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  Nick Pivetta takes the mound with a 4.48 ERA, looking to slow down Tampa's lineup.
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  In top news, hopping pimples on your nose can be dangerous, particularly in what is known as the Triangle of Death.
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  This area, which spans from the bridge of your nose to your upper lip, houses vital arteries and nerves.
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  A viral TikTok by Dr. Ever Arias highlights the risk of bacterial infections that could lead to severe complications, including stroke and even death.
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  While serious infections are rare, dermatologists stress the importance of avoiding this habit.
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  Instead, they recommend maintaining a proper skincare routine and seeking professional help for bothersome pimples to prevent inflammation and scarring.
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  In business news, as of this weekend, nearly a fifth of crude oil production and 28% of natural gas output.
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  In U.S. Gulf of Mexico federal waters remains offline following Hurricane Francine.
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  The storm, which struck Louisiana as a Category 2 hurricane, caused significant damage, toppling trees, flooding areas, and cutting power across four southern states.
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  Currently, producers report that 338,690 barrels per day of oil and nearly 515 million cubic feet of natural gas are offline.
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  Cumulative losses due to the hurricane total 2,160,000 barrels of crude oil and 4,635,000,000 cubic feet of natural gas.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $58,400. Ethereum is just under $2,400. And Solana is $130.
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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 mornings 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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  Tesla has reached a remarkable milestone, manufacturing its 100 millionth battery cell, which is pivotal for enhancing energy capacity, extending range, and reducing production costs.
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  The 4680 battery, with a diameter of 46 millimeters and a length of 80 millimeters, is part of Tesla's strategy to power about 100,000 electric vehicles, although the company anticipates producing approximately 1.8 million electric vehicles in 2024.
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  Notably, Tesla's AI-trained humanoid robot, Optimus, played a very small role in this achievement.
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  Despite challenges, Tesla continues to innovate, aiming for advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics.
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  And in entertainment news, Tom Hiddleston's film, The Life of Chuck, has won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.
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  Directed by Mike Flanagan, this feel-good apocalyptic story has garnered positive reviews, with critics praising its wild tonal schists and engaging supporting characters.
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  The film, adapted from Stephen King's novella, tells the life-affirming tale of Charles Krantz through three chapters in reverse chronological order.
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  The first runner-up for the award was jock-audiards Emilia Perez, while the second runner-up was Sean Baker's Anorah.
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  The festival's Midnight Madness audience prize went to Demi Moore's The Substance.
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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 politician and 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman.
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  And he 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 with local news and the weather reports.
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  Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.