Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston.
I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, July 8th.
I hope you had a great Fourth of July weekend.
You'll be interested to know.
Five hundred and twenty-seven years ago, today in 1497, in his first voyage, Vasco da Gama
sailed from Lisbon, Portugal with a fleet of four vessels.
He ultimately opened a sea route from Western Europe to Asia by way of the Cape of Good
Hope, ushering in a new era in world history.
So now you know.
And now it's time for the weather report.
It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high near ninety and calm wind
of six mile per hour.
Tonight it will be cloudy with a low around seventy three.
For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be at seven forty five
a.m. with a low tide just before two p.m.
The near shore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 68 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather, Tuesday has a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
after two p.m. with a high near ninety one.
There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and showers are likely
Wednesday night.
There's also chance of showers throughout Thursday and Thursday night with a high near
eighty six.
And Friday also has a chance of showers with a high near eighty eight.
Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas nestled on
El Camino Real South just north of Encinitas Boulevard.
This cafe is a haven for culinary delights.
Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten free crepes.
You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from eight to five.
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Sunny mornings send you.
In local news, the Sunner Tunnel connecting East Boston to downtown will close for one
month.
Construction started over the weekend.
This is the second closure since last year.
Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbettsnutt emphasized this is a vitally important infrastructure
project.
Work on the tunnel ceiling, roadway, walls and lighting aims to increase safety and climate
resiliency.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will implement detours, noise suppression
and dust control measures.
The blue line will be free and fares on the Newbury Port and Rockport commuter rail will
be reduced.
The tunnel will also close on various weekends through mid November.
Yikes.
Now on to sports.
Caitlin Clark, the rookie guard for the Indiana Fever, achieved the first triple double by
a Vdl NBA rookie during Indiana's 83-78 victory over the New York Liberty.
Clark secured her 10th rebound around the seven-minute mark of the fourth quarter, finishing
with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds.
This milestone, reached in her 22nd game, also marked the first triple double in Fever
history.
Clark praised her teammates' contributions and expressed joy over ending the Fever's
nine-game losing streak to New York.
This win featured a remarkable comeback, outscoring the Liberty 28-12 in the final eight minutes
of the game.
In local sports, the Sox, playing in the bronze, beat the Yankees 3-0.
And tonight, Major League Baseball is taking the day off.
The Red Sox are back at it on Tuesday night at Fenway Park for Game 1 of a three-game
series against the A's.
In top news, several top House Democrats have urged President Joe Biden to step aside from
the 2024 campaign.
This came during a Sunday call with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who aimed
to gauge the sentiment after Biden's poor debate performance.
Concerns were raised about the potential damage to the Democratic ticket and its impact on
regaining the House majority.
Representatives Mark Taccano, Adam Smith, Jim Himes, Joe Morrell, Jerry Nadler, and
Susan Wilde opposed Biden's nomination.
Jeffries remains neutral, allowing members to voice their opinions.
Vice President Kamala Harris was suggested as a potential nominee.
In business news, Paramount Global has agreed to merge with David Ellison's Skydance Media,
moving the transaction closer to completion.
This deal involves Skydance buying Sherry Redstone's National Amusements, Paramount's
controlling shareholder, for approximately $1,750,000,000.
The merger will integrate Paramount, which owns CBS, Nickelodeon, and MTV, with Skydance's
production company, Animation Studio, and Gaming Division.
This agreement, approved by a special committee of Paramount Global directors, signals the
end of the Redstone family's control over Paramount.
The official announcement of the transactions could come as early as tonight, according
to sources.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $56,000, Ethereum is $2,900, and Solana is
$132.
Moving on to a more local vibe, 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.
Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension,
and elevating mental well-being.
Public research affirms its benefits.
So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class.
With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to
tell them Sunny Morning sent you by.
And now, back to the show.
Drinking on a plane has unique effects on your body.
While a drink might seem relaxing, it could worsen your in-flight experience.
New research shows that alcohol compounds high-altitude effects, straining the cardiovascular
system, reducing blood oxygen levels, and impairing sleep quality.
Why not just avoid drinking it in a situation that is already stressful for the body?
Experts advise limiting alcohol consumption, pairing it with food, and staying hydrated.
Remember, even moderate drinking can disrupt sleep and heighten anxiety during flights.
And in entertainment news, a first peek at Brad Pitt's new movie, titled F1, reveals
fast cars and dangerous driving.
Found at actual Grand Prix events, F1 promises thrilling feats of driving and glorious speed,
rather than a critical view of the multibillion-dollar industry.
Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film features Pitt
as a retired racer and Dancin Idris as an up-and-coming driver, both trained by Formula
1 legend Lewis Hamilton.
Despite Apple's backing, the movie is set for a theatrical release on June 25, 2025,
internationally and June 27 in North America.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day.
And today, our quote comes from Canadian activist Jack Clayton.
And he said,
My friends, love is better than anger, hope is better than fear, and optimism is better
than despair.
So let us be loving, hopeful, and optimistic, and we'll change the world.
And that's a wrap for this morning.
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Have an amazing day, my good friends.
We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.