1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,880 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, Sunny Mornings in Boston. 2 00:00:07,880 --> 00:00:12,220 I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, July 8th. 3 00:00:12,220 --> 00:00:16,440 I hope you had a great Fourth of July weekend. 4 00:00:16,440 --> 00:00:18,480 You'll be interested to know. 5 00:00:18,480 --> 00:00:27,060 Five hundred and twenty-seven years ago, today in 1497, in his first voyage, Vasco da Gama 6 00:00:27,060 --> 00:00:31,920 sailed from Lisbon, Portugal with a fleet of four vessels. 7 00:00:31,920 --> 00:00:37,320 He ultimately opened a sea route from Western Europe to Asia by way of the Cape of Good 8 00:00:37,320 --> 00:00:42,200 Hope, ushering in a new era in world history. 9 00:00:42,200 --> 00:00:44,200 So now you know. 10 00:00:44,200 --> 00:00:48,400 And now it's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:48,400 --> 00:00:53,640 It looks like we're in for a mostly sunny day with a high near ninety and calm wind 12 00:00:53,640 --> 00:00:56,120 of six mile per hour. 13 00:00:56,120 --> 00:01:01,440 Tonight it will be cloudy with a low around seventy three. 14 00:01:01,440 --> 00:01:06,440 For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Monday will be at seven forty five 15 00:01:06,440 --> 00:01:11,400 a.m. with a low tide just before two p.m. 16 00:01:11,400 --> 00:01:19,240 The near shore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 68 degrees for the water temperature. 17 00:01:19,240 --> 00:01:24,960 Looking ahead in the weather, Tuesday has a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms 18 00:01:24,960 --> 00:01:28,840 after two p.m. with a high near ninety one. 19 00:01:28,840 --> 00:01:33,500 There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and showers are likely 20 00:01:33,500 --> 00:01:35,480 Wednesday night. 21 00:01:35,480 --> 00:01:40,200 There's also chance of showers throughout Thursday and Thursday night with a high near 22 00:01:40,200 --> 00:01:42,240 eighty six. 23 00:01:42,240 --> 00:01:47,120 And Friday also has a chance of showers with a high near eighty eight. 24 00:01:47,120 --> 00:01:50,140 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 25 00:01:50,140 --> 00:01:56,320 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas nestled on 26 00:01:56,320 --> 00:02:00,900 El Camino Real South just north of Encinitas Boulevard. 27 00:02:00,900 --> 00:02:05,040 This cafe is a haven for culinary delights. 28 00:02:05,040 --> 00:02:10,580 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten free crepes. 29 00:02:10,580 --> 00:02:15,360 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 30 00:02:15,360 --> 00:02:19,360 They are open every day from eight to five. 31 00:02:19,360 --> 00:02:22,720 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 32 00:02:22,720 --> 00:02:26,240 Sunny mornings send you. 33 00:02:26,240 --> 00:02:32,720 In local news, the Sunner Tunnel connecting East Boston to downtown will close for one 34 00:02:32,720 --> 00:02:34,640 month. 35 00:02:34,640 --> 00:02:37,120 Construction started over the weekend. 36 00:02:37,120 --> 00:02:41,180 This is the second closure since last year. 37 00:02:41,180 --> 00:02:47,600 Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbettsnutt emphasized this is a vitally important infrastructure 38 00:02:47,600 --> 00:02:49,240 project. 39 00:02:49,240 --> 00:02:55,200 Work on the tunnel ceiling, roadway, walls and lighting aims to increase safety and climate 40 00:02:55,200 --> 00:02:57,280 resiliency. 41 00:02:57,280 --> 00:03:02,440 The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will implement detours, noise suppression 42 00:03:02,440 --> 00:03:05,380 and dust control measures. 43 00:03:05,380 --> 00:03:11,120 The blue line will be free and fares on the Newbury Port and Rockport commuter rail will 44 00:03:11,120 --> 00:03:13,200 be reduced. 45 00:03:13,200 --> 00:03:17,920 The tunnel will also close on various weekends through mid November. 46 00:03:17,920 --> 00:03:23,840 Yikes. 47 00:03:23,840 --> 00:03:26,520 Now on to sports. 48 00:03:26,520 --> 00:03:31,840 Caitlin Clark, the rookie guard for the Indiana Fever, achieved the first triple double by 49 00:03:31,840 --> 00:03:39,400 a Vdl NBA rookie during Indiana's 83-78 victory over the New York Liberty. 50 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:44,280 Clark secured her 10th rebound around the seven-minute mark of the fourth quarter, finishing 51 00:03:44,280 --> 00:03:50,120 with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. 52 00:03:50,120 --> 00:03:56,000 This milestone, reached in her 22nd game, also marked the first triple double in Fever 53 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,760 history. 54 00:03:57,760 --> 00:04:02,320 Clark praised her teammates' contributions and expressed joy over ending the Fever's 55 00:04:02,320 --> 00:04:05,480 nine-game losing streak to New York. 56 00:04:05,480 --> 00:04:11,640 This win featured a remarkable comeback, outscoring the Liberty 28-12 in the final eight minutes 57 00:04:11,640 --> 00:04:13,800 of the game. 58 00:04:13,800 --> 00:04:21,640 In local sports, the Sox, playing in the bronze, beat the Yankees 3-0. 59 00:04:21,640 --> 00:04:26,780 And tonight, Major League Baseball is taking the day off. 60 00:04:26,780 --> 00:04:32,280 The Red Sox are back at it on Tuesday night at Fenway Park for Game 1 of a three-game 61 00:04:32,280 --> 00:04:36,280 series against the A's. 62 00:04:36,280 --> 00:04:43,000 In top news, several top House Democrats have urged President Joe Biden to step aside from 63 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:46,120 the 2024 campaign. 64 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:50,840 This came during a Sunday call with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who aimed 65 00:04:50,840 --> 00:04:55,920 to gauge the sentiment after Biden's poor debate performance. 66 00:04:55,920 --> 00:05:00,480 Concerns were raised about the potential damage to the Democratic ticket and its impact on 67 00:05:00,480 --> 00:05:03,000 regaining the House majority. 68 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:10,000 Representatives Mark Taccano, Adam Smith, Jim Himes, Joe Morrell, Jerry Nadler, and 69 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:13,680 Susan Wilde opposed Biden's nomination. 70 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:18,440 Jeffries remains neutral, allowing members to voice their opinions. 71 00:05:18,440 --> 00:05:24,080 Vice President Kamala Harris was suggested as a potential nominee. 72 00:05:24,080 --> 00:05:31,280 In business news, Paramount Global has agreed to merge with David Ellison's Skydance Media, 73 00:05:31,280 --> 00:05:34,960 moving the transaction closer to completion. 74 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:40,200 This deal involves Skydance buying Sherry Redstone's National Amusements, Paramount's 75 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:47,320 controlling shareholder, for approximately $1,750,000,000. 76 00:05:47,320 --> 00:05:54,760 The merger will integrate Paramount, which owns CBS, Nickelodeon, and MTV, with Skydance's 77 00:05:54,760 --> 00:05:59,760 production company, Animation Studio, and Gaming Division. 78 00:05:59,760 --> 00:06:04,640 This agreement, approved by a special committee of Paramount Global directors, signals the 79 00:06:04,640 --> 00:06:08,680 end of the Redstone family's control over Paramount. 80 00:06:08,680 --> 00:06:13,240 The official announcement of the transactions could come as early as tonight, according 81 00:06:13,240 --> 00:06:15,280 to sources. 82 00:06:15,280 --> 00:06:25,680 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $56,000, Ethereum is $2,900, and Solana is 83 00:06:25,680 --> 00:06:29,360 $132. 84 00:06:29,360 --> 00:06:36,120 Moving on to a more local vibe, in our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working 85 00:06:36,120 --> 00:06:42,520 with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 86 00:06:42,520 --> 00:06:47,160 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 87 00:06:47,160 --> 00:06:52,840 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 88 00:06:52,840 --> 00:06:56,120 and elevating mental well-being. 89 00:06:56,120 --> 00:06:59,320 Public research affirms its benefits. 90 00:06:59,320 --> 00:07:03,560 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 91 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:09,880 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 92 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:13,880 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 93 00:07:13,880 --> 00:07:17,520 And now, back to the show. 94 00:07:17,520 --> 00:07:21,680 Drinking on a plane has unique effects on your body. 95 00:07:21,680 --> 00:07:27,280 While a drink might seem relaxing, it could worsen your in-flight experience. 96 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:33,360 New research shows that alcohol compounds high-altitude effects, straining the cardiovascular 97 00:07:33,360 --> 00:07:39,360 system, reducing blood oxygen levels, and impairing sleep quality. 98 00:07:39,360 --> 00:07:45,560 Why not just avoid drinking it in a situation that is already stressful for the body? 99 00:07:45,560 --> 00:07:51,840 Experts advise limiting alcohol consumption, pairing it with food, and staying hydrated. 100 00:07:51,840 --> 00:07:58,440 Remember, even moderate drinking can disrupt sleep and heighten anxiety during flights. 101 00:07:58,440 --> 00:08:08,200 And in entertainment news, a first peek at Brad Pitt's new movie, titled F1, reveals 102 00:08:08,200 --> 00:08:11,400 fast cars and dangerous driving. 103 00:08:11,400 --> 00:08:18,160 Found at actual Grand Prix events, F1 promises thrilling feats of driving and glorious speed, 104 00:08:18,160 --> 00:08:22,920 rather than a critical view of the multibillion-dollar industry. 105 00:08:22,920 --> 00:08:28,080 Directed by Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, the film features Pitt 106 00:08:28,080 --> 00:08:34,600 as a retired racer and Dancin Idris as an up-and-coming driver, both trained by Formula 107 00:08:34,600 --> 00:08:37,600 1 legend Lewis Hamilton. 108 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:44,360 Despite Apple's backing, the movie is set for a theatrical release on June 25, 2025, 109 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:48,360 internationally and June 27 in North America. 110 00:08:48,360 --> 00:08:54,200 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 111 00:08:54,200 --> 00:08:59,640 And today, our quote comes from Canadian activist Jack Clayton. 112 00:08:59,640 --> 00:09:00,960 And he said, 113 00:09:00,960 --> 00:09:10,440 My friends, love is better than anger, hope is better than fear, and optimism is better 114 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:12,720 than despair. 115 00:09:12,720 --> 00:09:20,320 So let us be loving, hopeful, and optimistic, and we'll change the world. 116 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:23,000 And that's a wrap for this morning. 117 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:29,240 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 118 00:09:29,240 --> 00:09:31,680 with local news and the weather reports. 119 00:09:31,680 --> 00:09:34,800 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 120 00:09:34,800 --> 00:10:03,360 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.