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 --> 00:00:11,600 I'm your host Melissa and it's Monday, July 22nd. 3 00:00:11,600 --> 00:00:15,040 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,040 --> 00:00:23,640 Ninety-one years ago, today in 1933, Wiley Post, an American aviator, completed the first 5 00:00:23,640 --> 00:00:32,280 solo flight around the world, covering nearly 16,000 miles in seven days, 18 hours and 49 6 00:00:32,280 --> 00:00:33,280 minutes. 7 00:00:33,280 --> 00:00:39,520 This historic journey showcased remarkable advancements in aviation and solidified post 8 00:00:39,520 --> 00:00:44,120 status as a pioneering figure in the field. 9 00:00:44,120 --> 00:00:46,160 So now you know. 10 00:00:46,160 --> 00:00:50,280 And now, it's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:50,280 --> 00:00:55,760 It looks like we're in for a partly sunny day with a high near 83 and wind of five to 12 00:00:55,760 --> 00:00:57,960 eight mile per hour. 13 00:00:57,960 --> 00:01:03,400 Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 70. 14 00:01:03,400 --> 00:01:09,040 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Monday will be at 6.30 a.m. with 15 00:01:09,040 --> 00:01:13,240 a high tide at 12.45 p.m. 16 00:01:13,240 --> 00:01:21,000 The nearshore gooey at Cape Cod Bay reads 70 degrees for the water temperature. 17 00:01:21,000 --> 00:01:27,400 Looking ahead in the weather, expect showers and possible thunderstorms from Tuesday through 18 00:01:27,400 --> 00:01:34,760 Thursday with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. 19 00:01:34,760 --> 00:01:39,240 Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows around 69. 20 00:01:39,240 --> 00:01:44,000 Friday will be partly sunny and partly cloudy at night. 21 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:46,520 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 22 00:01:46,520 --> 00:01:51,520 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 23 00:01:51,520 --> 00:01:58,600 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 24 00:01:58,600 --> 00:02:01,400 for culinary delights. 25 00:02:01,400 --> 00:02:06,960 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 26 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:11,720 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 27 00:02:11,720 --> 00:02:15,720 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 28 00:02:15,720 --> 00:02:19,160 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 29 00:02:19,160 --> 00:02:22,600 Sunny mornings send you. 30 00:02:22,600 --> 00:02:29,000 In local news, more than 40 Massachusetts beaches were closed for swimming this weekend 31 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:35,640 due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, according to the state's 32 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:38,160 beach closure dashboard. 33 00:02:38,160 --> 00:02:43,960 On Cape Cod, Clipper Lane Beach and Fallen's Pond Beach in Dennis and Marconi Beach in 34 00:02:43,960 --> 00:02:48,800 Melfleet were closed because of high bacteria levels. 35 00:02:48,800 --> 00:02:54,400 Long Nook Beach in Truro may remain closed for the rest of the summer due to eroding 36 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:55,400 cliffs. 37 00:02:55,400 --> 00:03:01,240 The state's beach water quality dashboard, updated twice daily, shows recent water quality 38 00:03:01,240 --> 00:03:03,200 tests. 39 00:03:03,200 --> 00:03:12,320 Clubs warn against swimming at any closed beaches to avoid illness. 40 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:15,000 Now on to sports. 41 00:03:15,000 --> 00:03:21,280 The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for a significant boost in their pitching lineup. 42 00:03:21,280 --> 00:03:26,360 Tyler Glasnow, the club's all-star right-hander, is set to return from the injured list on 43 00:03:26,360 --> 00:03:30,400 Wednesday to face the San Francisco Giants. 44 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:35,680 Additionally, manager Dave Roberts announced that Clayton Kershaw will rejoin the rotation 45 00:03:35,680 --> 00:03:41,960 on Thursday, marking his return from off-season shoulder surgery and starting his 17th season 46 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:43,920 with the team. 47 00:03:43,920 --> 00:03:51,040 Glasnow will not have strict innings limitations, despite having thrown 109 innings this season. 48 00:03:51,040 --> 00:03:57,580 Kershaw's return is timely as the Dodgers' rotation has struggled recently. 49 00:03:57,580 --> 00:04:05,160 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road lost to the Dodgers 9-6. 50 00:04:05,160 --> 00:04:12,720 And tonight, the Sox are on the road in Colorado to take on the Rockies. 51 00:04:12,720 --> 00:04:19,040 In top news, immunotherapy is revolutionizing cancer treatment. 52 00:04:19,040 --> 00:04:25,380 A breakthrough occurred in April 2023 when Marcela Moss and Brian Choi, researchers at 53 00:04:25,380 --> 00:04:32,080 Mass General in Boston, treated a patient with glioblastoma using genetically modified 54 00:04:32,080 --> 00:04:34,560 white blood cells. 55 00:04:34,560 --> 00:04:40,000 The patient's tumor, previously the size of a strawberry, almost completely disappeared 56 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,560 overnight. 57 00:04:41,560 --> 00:04:45,760 This remarkable regression was repeated in subsequent patients. 58 00:04:45,760 --> 00:04:52,360 Glioblastoma, a fatal brain cancer, had shown stubborn resistance to traditional treatments. 59 00:04:52,360 --> 00:04:58,680 However, this immunotherapy approach, using engineered T-cells, demonstrated potential 60 00:04:58,680 --> 00:05:02,760 for tackling even the most aggressive cancers. 61 00:05:02,760 --> 00:05:08,040 This method could transform cancer treatment forever. 62 00:05:08,040 --> 00:05:15,240 In business news, Wall Street is eyeing America's booming battery storage sector. 63 00:05:15,240 --> 00:05:21,400 Entrepreneur, Sheldon Kimber, is installing giant batteries in Texas and California, which 64 00:05:21,400 --> 00:05:27,600 charge during the day using solar power and sell energy at higher prices in the evening. 65 00:05:27,600 --> 00:05:33,680 Kimber, chief executive of Intersect Power, believes the increasing power demand and extreme 66 00:05:33,680 --> 00:05:38,320 weather events will make this a profitable venture. 67 00:05:38,320 --> 00:05:44,960 Intersect Power is raising $837 million for battery projects, which will power nearly 68 00:05:44,960 --> 00:05:47,480 400,000 homes. 69 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:54,520 The sector is growing rapidly, driven by solar energy and billions of dollars from investors. 70 00:05:54,520 --> 00:06:01,320 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just under $67,700. 71 00:06:01,320 --> 00:06:05,000 Ethereum is just under $3,500. 72 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:10,120 And Solana is $181. 73 00:06:10,120 --> 00:06:12,480 Moving on to a more local vibe. 74 00:06:12,480 --> 00:06:19,120 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 75 00:06:19,120 --> 00:06:23,360 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 76 00:06:23,360 --> 00:06:28,040 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 77 00:06:28,040 --> 00:06:33,680 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 78 00:06:33,680 --> 00:06:36,440 and elevating mental well-being. 79 00:06:36,440 --> 00:06:40,160 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 80 00:06:40,160 --> 00:06:44,420 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 81 00:06:44,420 --> 00:06:50,760 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 82 00:06:50,760 --> 00:06:54,760 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 83 00:06:54,760 --> 00:06:58,240 And now back to the show. 84 00:06:58,240 --> 00:06:59,240 Let's talk science. 85 00:06:59,240 --> 00:07:05,800 A new genetic test, inspired by a mountain rescue dog named Shola, aims to eradicate 86 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:11,520 progressive retinal atrophy, or PRA, in English, shepherds. 87 00:07:11,520 --> 00:07:18,680 Shola, who went blind due to PRA, led researchers to identify the genetic variant responsible 88 00:07:18,680 --> 00:07:20,800 for the condition. 89 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:26,480 Catherine Stanbury from the University of Cambridge explained that PRA, which causes 90 00:07:26,480 --> 00:07:33,460 blindness in over 100 dog breeds, has no treatment and is often breed-specific. 91 00:07:33,460 --> 00:07:39,640 The team developed a $48 DNA test to detect the variant, potentially preventing affected 92 00:07:39,640 --> 00:07:42,220 dogs from breeding. 93 00:07:42,220 --> 00:07:48,120 This breakthrough could eliminate PRA in English shepherds, preserving their valuable traits. 94 00:07:48,120 --> 00:07:57,280 And in entertainment news, Twisters is making waves at the box office with a global gross 95 00:07:57,280 --> 00:08:01,800 of $123 million. 96 00:08:01,800 --> 00:08:08,520 While it earned $27.1 million from 76 foreign territories over the weekend, its domestic 97 00:08:08,520 --> 00:08:14,180 performance was stronger, raking in $80.5 million. 98 00:08:14,180 --> 00:08:20,360 The film, directed by Lee Isaac Chung, stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glenn Powell, and Anthony 99 00:08:20,360 --> 00:08:21,840 Ramos. 100 00:08:21,840 --> 00:08:30,120 Meanwhile, Despicable Me 4 has surpassed $500 million globally, and Inside Out 2 is nearing 101 00:08:30,120 --> 00:08:36,600 $1.4 for $3 billion worldwide, potentially becoming the highest-grossing animated film 102 00:08:36,600 --> 00:08:37,600 in history. 103 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:43,780 Well, alrighty, folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 104 00:08:43,780 --> 00:08:51,760 And today, our quote comes from the Italian polymath and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. 105 00:08:51,760 --> 00:08:52,760 And he said, 106 00:08:52,760 --> 00:08:57,600 When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned 107 00:08:57,600 --> 00:09:04,240 skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return. 108 00:09:04,240 --> 00:09:06,920 And that's a wrap for this morning. 109 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:13,140 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 110 00:09:13,140 --> 00:09:15,640 with local news and the weather reports. 111 00:09:15,640 --> 00:09:18,760 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 112 00:09:18,760 --> 00:09:27,880 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.