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Boston Marathon Cutoff, Brett Favre Parkinson's, James Cameron AI. · 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, September 25th.
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  You'll be interested to know.
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  Two hundred and forty-seven years ago, today in 1777, Philadelphia, then the American capital,
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  was occupied by British forces during the American Revolution.
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  This strategic occupation, which lasted nearly nine months, aimed to disrupt the Continental
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  Congress and weaken the American fight for independence.
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  No such luck, Sir William.
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  Have yourself another crumpet and bugger off.
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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 some mostly cloudy weather today, with a high near 63 and a light
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  east wind.
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  Tonight, there's a chance of rain showers after 11, with cloudy skies and a low of 58.
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  For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Wednesday will be at 6, with a low
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  tide at 1130.
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  The near shore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
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  Looking ahead in the weather.
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  Expect rain showers and thunderstorms on Thursday, with a high near 68 and a low around 59.
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  Friday brings a slight chance of morning rain, then mostly sunny skies and a high near 73.
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  The weekend looks pleasant, with highs in the mid-60s to near 68 and lows around 54.
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  Bonjour, food enthusiasts!
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  Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 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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  Just 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.
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  In a surprising turn of events, around 12,000 runners who met the qualifying standard for
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  the 2025 Boston Marathon will miss out on a spot at the starting line.
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  Organizers announced this news following an overwhelming rush of applications.
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  Boston is unique among marathons, as it requires amateur runners to achieve a qualifying time
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  based on age and gender, which many view as a prestigious milestone.
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  This year, applicants had to beat their qualifying time by 6 minutes and 51 seconds, marking
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  the largest cutoff in the race's history, aside from the COVID-19-impacted 2021 event.
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  Now on to sports.
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  Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's
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  disease.
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  This places him among the 1 million people living with a condition in the United States.
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  According to John Lair, the chief executive officer of the Parkinson's Foundation, an
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  estimated 90,000 people will receive this diagnosis this year alone.
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  Parkinson's is a progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement.
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  Lair noted that a combination of genetic and environmental factors, such as head injuries
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  and pesticide exposure, may contribute to the disease.
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  Notable figures like actor Michael J. Fox and boxer Muhammad Ali have also faced this
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  challenge.
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  In local sports.
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  Last night, the Sox edged out the Blue Jays 6-5 in a thrilling 10-inning game in Toronto.
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  Trevor Story and Raffy Devers each knocked in two runs, while Yoshida added another RBI.
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  Chris Martin secured the win, and Shugart earned his first save.
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  Brian Thao pitched four and two-thirds innings, allowing three runs.
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  The Sox clutch hitting in the 10th inning, including Grissom's RBI single, sealed the
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  victory.
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  This win brings the Sox season record to 80-78.
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  Tonight, the Sox faced the Blue Jays again at 7-0-7.
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  Richard Fitz, with a 2.25 ERA, will take on Kevin Gosman.
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  In top news.
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  Scientists have unveiled a third state of life, where dense cells take on new functions
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  after the organism dies.
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  This phenomenon, explored in a recent research review by biologists, highlights ongoing studies
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  into xenobots and anthrobots.
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  These innovative cells could potentially deliver drugs without provoking an immune response
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  and assist in addressing conditions like atherosclerosis and cystic fibrosis.
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  The concept of the third state reveals a fascinating and somewhat eerie aspect of biology, as it
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  shows that even in death, cells can adopt new roles, opening doors to exciting possibilities
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  in medical science.
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  In business news.
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  On September 25, 2024, Thailand's government launched the first phase of its ambitious
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  $14 billion digital wallet stimulus scheme, aiming to invigorate the economy.
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  This initiative will eventually provide 10,000 bodies to approximately 45 million people.
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  Initially, cash will be distributed to 14.5 million welfare cardholders and disabled individuals,
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  expected to conclude by the end of the month.
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  Prime Minister Paitantarn Shenawatra emphasized, cash will be put into the hands of face and
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  create a tornado of spending.
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  However, the scheme faces criticism from economists for being fiscally irresponsible.
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  In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $64,200.
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  Ethereum is just over $2,600.
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  And Solana is $152.
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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
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  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 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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  The famed poet's grave, lost for over 450 years, has been discovered at Notre Dame Cathedral,
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  according to scientists.
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  This revelation emerged during a significant restoration project following the cathedral's
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  devastating fire in April 2019.
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  While archaeologists successfully identified one body from an epitaph, the second body
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  remained a mystery.
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  Now, researchers believe the remains belong to the French Renaissance poet Joachim du
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  Bellet, as reported by France's National Institute of Preventive Archaeological Research.
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  The archaeological efforts, which commenced after the fire, continuous officials anticipate
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  reopening the cathedral in December.
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  And in entertainment news.
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  On Tuesday, renowned filmmaker James Cameron, known for his work on Terminator and Avatar,
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  joined the board of Stability A-High, the company behind the controversial image generator
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  Stable Diffusion.
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  This innovative technology, launched in 2022, creates images from text descriptions but
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  has faced criticism.
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  Cameron stated,
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  I have spent my career seeking out emerging technologies that push the very boundaries of what is possible,
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  all in the service of telling incredible stories.
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  He emphasized that generative artificial intelligence and computer-generated imagery are the next
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  wave in storytelling, reflecting ongoing concerns about the impact of artificial intelligence
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  on society.
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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 actor, director, and producer, Clint Eastwood.
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  And he said,
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  Respect your efforts, respect yourself.
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  Self-respect leads to self-discipline.
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  When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power.
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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.