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Boston Weather, Tiger Woods, Lady Gaga, JP Morgan, Las Vegas · 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, April 10th.
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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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  But first, you'll be interested to know 175 years ago, today in 1849.
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  The safety pin was patented by Walter Hunt.
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  He later sold his rights to the fastener for just $400.
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  Today there are only two manufacturers left in the U.S. who make the safety pin and they
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  produce about 1 billion pins every year.
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  So now you know.
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  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 partly cloudy and feels like 38 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind.
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  The sunset will take place at 720 and it will rise again tomorrow at 608.
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  It looks like we're in for a chance of showers today, mainly after 4 p.m. and mostly cloudy
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  with a high near 54.
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  Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
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  Tonight, a chance of showers mainly before 10 p.m. with patchy fog after midnight with
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  a low around 46.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday will be at 7 a.m. with
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  a high tide at 1.30 p.m.
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  The near shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 44 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather, Thursday will be cloudy with a chance of showers mainly
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  after 9 a.m. and a high near 59.
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  Rain becomes likely Thursday night and continues Friday with a chance of thunderstorms before
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  noon and windy conditions.
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  Temperatures reach the low 60s on Friday.
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  Saturday and Sunday will be partly sunny and breezy with highs in the mid to upper 50s.
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  A slight chance of showers returns Sunday night.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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  This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this café is a haven
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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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  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, Kai Ramen, a ramen chain originating from New York City, is set to open its first
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  Massachusetts location in the Boston area, marking a significant expansion.
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  Since its inception in 2014, Kai Ramen has grown rapidly, boasting over 126 outlets.
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  The upcoming branch will be located on Beacon Street in Brookline.
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  Kai Ramen is renowned for its authentic Japanese cuisine, developed by expert ramen masters,
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  offering a diverse menu that extends beyond ramen to include omurice, ramen burgers, and
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  a variety of desserts and drinks.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Tiger Woods, despite his extensive history of surgeries and the challenges that come
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  with them, remains determined as he approaches his 26th Masters.
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  Arriving early for a practice round, Woods presents alone captivated spectators, highlighting
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  his undiminished appeal.
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  His daily battles with pain underscore the physical toll his body has endured through
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  his illustrious career.
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  Yet, Woods' dedication to golf is unwavering, even if his practice sessions are no longer
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  as intensive as they once were.
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  His ability to compete over 72 holes is a testament to his resilience, even as the physical
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  demands of the game grow increasingly strenuous.
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  Woods' commitment to the sport and belief in his potential to win, despite recent struggles,
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  reflect an enduring defiance and ambition that have defined his career.
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  Round one of the Masters starts this Thursday in Augusta.
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  In Local Sports
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  Rough day in Boston Sports.
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  The Red Sox fell short in the home opener, losing to the Orioles 7-1.
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  The Celtics on the road lost to the Bucs 104-91.
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  And the Bruins, also on the road, lost to the Hurricanes 4-1.
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  Tonight the Sox are at home in Game 2 against the Orioles.
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  In Top News
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  Las Vegas, a city synonymous with opulence, faces a stark challenge, adapting to a future
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  with significantly less water.
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  With 90% of its water supply coming from the increasingly strained Colorado River, Las
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  Vegas embarked on stringent water conservation measures early on, contrasting with other
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  southwest cities.
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  These measures include limiting pool sizes, banning certain cooling systems, and incentivizing
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  turf removal, leading to a 31% reduction in river water use despite a population increase.
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  The urgency for conservation is heightened by record lows in major reservoirs and federal
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  warnings of necessary cutbacks.
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  Las Vegas' approach serves as a model for other cities navigating the balance between
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  growth and sustainability in an era of diminishing water resources.
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  In Business News
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  Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, shared valuable management lessons in his 2023 shareholder
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  letter reflecting his extensive leadership experience.
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  Key takeaways include the importance of observation before action, inspired by the Budo Loop military
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  strategy, which emphasizes understanding the field before making decisions.
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  Dimon also encourages leaders to challenge the status quo, question everything, and engage
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  with naysayers to uncover blind spots.
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  He highlights the significance of long-term thinking, urging leaders to envision future
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  scenarios and work backward to achieve desired outcomes.
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  Lastly, Dimon underscores leading with integrity and heart, emphasizing the importance of trust,
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  respect, and fair treatment of all employees.
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  Also of note, Jamie Dimon is telling the public that Bitcoin in cryptocurrency is a fraud
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  and its only use case is for criminals, while at the same time his bank has created its
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  own crypto token and has been investing in Bitcoin.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is now just under $69,000, Ethereum is at $3,500, and Solana
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  is $170.
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  Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working
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  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,
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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 mornings 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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  The Delta IV Heavy, a hallmark of space launch capabilities, made its final journey into
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  the skies from Cape Canaveral, Florida, carrying a classified spy satellite for the National
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  Reconnaissance Office.
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  This launch not only marked the end of the Delta IV Heavy's era, but also concluded
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  the Delta rocket family's storied legacy, with a total of 389 missions since 1960.
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  Despite initial technical setbacks, the launch proceeded flawlessly, showcasing the rocket's
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  impressive hydrogen-fueled engines and its iconic hydrogen fireball at ignition.
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  This mission underscores the transition within United Launch Alliance, from the venerable
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  Delta and Atlas rockets to the next-generation Vulcan rocket, signaling a new chapter in
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  space exploration and satellite deployment.
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  And in entertainment news, Lady Gaga is set to star as Harley Quinn in the eagerly anticipated
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  Joker Foliadour, appearing alongside Joaquin Phoenix's acclaimed Joker.
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  The first trailer teases a dramatic and villainous love story, showcasing moments of connection,
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  chaos and camaraderie between Quinn and the Joker, hinting at a departure from traditional
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  comic book portrayals.
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  With an ensemble cast including Brendan Gleeson and Catherine Keener, and directed by Todd
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  Phillips, the film is poised to explore the depths of these iconic characters' complex
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  relationship.
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  Scheduled for release on October 4th, the sequel builds on the success of the original
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  Joker film, which garnered significant acclaim and box office success.
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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 CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, and the man running
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  the fifth-largest bank in the world, said.
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  There's about a dozen big financial companies, Fidelity included.
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  Number one, I don't care.
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  Just please stop talking about this s***.
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  This is the last time I'm ever going to state my opinion.
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  Bitcoin itself is a hyped up fraud.
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  It's a pet rock.
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  You're back to that?
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  Yeah, of course.
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  Really?
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  Yeah.
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  It has all the characteristics of a store of value.
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  It's immutable, it's scarce.
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  Totally untrue.
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  21 million.
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  Oh yeah, really?
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  How do you know it's going to stop at 21 million?
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  Because it's Satoshi.
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  Everyone says that.
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  Well, maybe it's going to get to 21 million and Satoshi's picture is going to come up
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  and laugh at you all.
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  Bitcoin itself is a hyped up fraud.
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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.