July 03, 2024

SE02:EP129

In today's episode, we remember the 161st anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, a pivotal turning point in the American Civil War. Next, we check the weather in Boston, expecting a sunny day with a high near 77 degrees. Local news focuses on the increasing seasonal white shark sightings around Massachusetts, particularly around the Outer Cape, due to a growing population of gray seals. Sports highlights the NBA free agency period kicking off with major moves, including the Boston Celtics signing Jayson Tatum to a record-breaking supermax extension. Top News dives into the historical strength of the stock market in July, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average showing positive track records. Business news covers Robinhood Markets acquiring Pluto, an AI-driven investment research company, to enhance its customer offerings. Science discusses supercapacitors, which could soon surpass batteries in power efficiency. Finally, in Entertainment, we learn about Ben Affleck and Matt Damon being set to star in the Netflix thriller "RIP," directed by Joe Carnahan. We conclude the episode with a quote from Abraham Lincoln, reflecting on the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg and the ongoing Civil War.

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