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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 Thursday, July 18th.

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You'll be interested to know.

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Today is Nelson Mandela Day, honoring the legacy of a human rights lawyer, prisoner

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of conscience, and the first democratically elected president of South Africa.

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Celebrated on his birthday, July 18th, this day reminds us of Mandela's commitment to

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justice, equality, and the power of individual impact.

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The United Nations encourages everyone to spend 67 minutes helping others, reflecting

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Mandela's 67 years of public service.

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His legacy teaches us to choose dignity over humiliation, speak up during injustice, and

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forgive rather than hate, reminding us that each person has the power to transform the

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world.

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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 a chance of showers, mainly before 7 a.m., then partly sunny with

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a high near 88 and west wind of 6 to 8 mile per hour.

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Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.

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Tonight, partly cloudy with a low around 66.

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For all you beach runners out there, the first high tide Thursday will be just before 10

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a.m. with a low tide at 3.30 p.m.

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The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 70 degrees for the water temperature.

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Looking ahead in the weather.

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Friday will be sunny with a high near 86 and northwest wind around 6 mile per hour, becoming

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northeast in the afternoon.

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Saturday and Sunday will be mostly sunny with highs near 89.

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Bonjour, food enthusiasts.

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This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas.

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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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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, rescuers confirmed that the mass stranding of dolphins on Cape Cod, beginning

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on June 28th, was the largest in United States history.

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The International Fund for Animal Welfare reported that 146 dolphins were involved,

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with 102 surviving.

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The event required extensive efforts from over 100 trained volunteers and multiple organizations.

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In early July, nine Atlantic, white-sided dolphins were rescued and released near Herring

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Cove Beach.

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Challenges included difficult mud conditions and the wide dispersal of dolphins.

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Despite these difficulties, the response was deemed successful with a 70% survival rate.

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Now on to sports.

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In a rare financial move, New York Knicks point guard, Jalen Brunson opted to sign a

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contract extension worth $156 million over four years, instead of waiting to potentially

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earn $269 million next offseason.

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This decision allows the Knicks to allocate savings towards building a championship roster,

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reflecting Brunson's commitment to the team.

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Brunson, who began his career as a second-round draft pick, has evolved into one of the league's

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top scorers and a New York City icon.

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His willingness to sacrifice for the organization has earned admiration from Knicks fans and

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management alike.

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In local sports, tonight, the Red Sox are on the road in Los Angeles to take on the

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Dodgers.

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In top news, Metta has lifted the heightened suspension penalties from Donald Trump's

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Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the Republican National Convention.

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Nearly four years after suspending Trumpfragas, praise for people engaged in violence.

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At the Capitol on January 6, 2021, the company has removed all remaining restrictions.

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US global affairs president, Nick Clegg, stated that the American people should be able to

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hear from the nominees for president on the same basis.

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All United States presidential candidates will adhere to the same community standards,

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which include policies to prevent hate speech and incitement to violence.

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In business news, hackers recently stole six months' worth of phone records from nearly

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110 million AT&T customers, covering May to October 2022 and January 2, 2023.

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This breach includes call and text logs and for some estimated locations.

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While AT&T assures that call content, account names, social security numbers, and credit

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card information were not compromised, location data remains a significant concern.

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The stolen data could be misused for blackmail or identity theft.

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AT&T advises affected customers to be vigilant and report any fraud.

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For enhanced security, consider using apps like Authy or Google Authenticator.

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In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $64,800, Ethereum is just over $3,400, and

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Solana is $159.

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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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NASA has announced plans for a controlled de-orbit of the International Space Station

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with SpaceX developing a specialized de-orbit vehicle.

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This custom-built spacecraft, based on SpaceX's Cargo Dragon, will guide the station into

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a safe re-entry over an uninhabited ocean area around the year 2030.

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NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract for the project, with a total budget request

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of $1.5 billion.

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The de-ordered vehicle will utilize 35,000 pounds of propellant and 46 Draco rocket engines

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for precise maneuvers.

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And in entertainment news…

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A film adaptation of the popular television series 24 is in early development at 20th

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Century Studios, according to sources.

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Brian Grazer, co-founder of Imagine Entertainment, teased this project during an appearance on

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Squawk Fox in June.

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Grazer highlighted Imagine's success, mentioning past projects like FactDraft and the upcoming

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24 film, which will be developed with Disney and Fox.

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The series, created by Joel Cerno and Robert Cochran, originally ran for nine seasons from

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2001 to 2014, earning 68 Emmy nominations and 20 wins.

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No plot details or casting information are available at this time.

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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 former president of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.

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And he said,

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"...everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated

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to and passionate about what they do."

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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.