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 --> 00:00:13,200 I'm your host Melissa and it's Tuesday, July 23rd. 3 00:00:13,200 --> 00:00:15,600 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,600 --> 00:00:22,320 Twenty-five years ago, today, in 1999, with the launch of the National Aeronautics and 5 00:00:22,320 --> 00:00:28,140 Space Administration's Orbiter Columbia, United States astronaut Eileen Collins became 6 00:00:28,140 --> 00:00:32,680 the first woman to command a space shuttle mission. 7 00:00:32,680 --> 00:00:38,600 This milestone achievement not only highlighted the progress of women in space exploration, 8 00:00:38,600 --> 00:00:45,880 but also marked a significant step forward for gender equality in the field of aerospace. 9 00:00:45,880 --> 00:00:47,880 So now you know. 10 00:00:47,880 --> 00:00:52,040 And now, it's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:52,040 --> 00:00:57,680 It looks like we're in for a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., then 12 00:00:57,680 --> 00:01:04,760 mostly cloudy with a high near 77 and east wind around 8 mile per hour. 13 00:01:04,760 --> 00:01:09,800 Chance of precipitation is 60 percent with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 14 00:01:09,800 --> 00:01:14,120 of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 15 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:21,360 Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms with a low around 68. 16 00:01:21,360 --> 00:01:28,160 Chance of precipitation is 50 percent with new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch. 17 00:01:28,160 --> 00:01:34,280 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be just before 730 with 18 00:01:34,280 --> 00:01:38,200 a high tide at 1.30 p.m. 19 00:01:38,200 --> 00:01:46,400 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 75 degrees for the water temperature. 20 00:01:46,400 --> 00:01:49,160 Looking ahead in the weather. 21 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:54,440 Chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the upper 70s to 22 00:01:54,440 --> 00:01:58,480 mid 80s and lows around 68. 23 00:01:58,480 --> 00:02:04,880 Friday will see morning showers, then mostly sunny with highs in the 80s. 24 00:02:04,880 --> 00:02:10,200 The weekend looks sunny and warm with highs in the mid 80s and clear nights. 25 00:02:10,200 --> 00:02:13,280 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 26 00:02:13,280 --> 00:02:19,240 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 27 00:02:19,240 --> 00:02:25,380 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 28 00:02:25,380 --> 00:02:28,160 for culinary delights. 29 00:02:28,160 --> 00:02:33,720 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 30 00:02:33,720 --> 00:02:38,520 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 31 00:02:38,520 --> 00:02:42,480 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 32 00:02:42,480 --> 00:02:45,920 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 33 00:02:45,920 --> 00:02:49,360 Sunny mornings send you. 34 00:02:49,360 --> 00:02:55,480 In local news, Karen Reed's retrial for the alleged murder of her boyfriend, Boston 35 00:02:55,480 --> 00:03:01,360 police officer John O'Keefe, is set for January 27th. 36 00:03:01,360 --> 00:03:07,480 The case, which garnered international attention, saw a mistrial declared earlier this month. 37 00:03:07,480 --> 00:03:14,160 O'Keefe was found unresponsive outside a fellow officer's home, dying of hypothermia 38 00:03:14,160 --> 00:03:17,240 and blunt force trauma. 39 00:03:17,240 --> 00:03:21,680 Prosecutors allege Reed struck him with her SEV. 40 00:03:21,680 --> 00:03:27,080 Her defense claims he was killed inside the home of the other police officer and that 41 00:03:27,080 --> 00:03:29,120 she was framed. 42 00:03:29,120 --> 00:03:34,720 A hearing on dismissing two of the counts is set for August 9th. 43 00:03:34,720 --> 00:03:45,080 That's public interest and a Netflix special highlight, the case's complexity. 44 00:03:45,080 --> 00:03:47,280 Now on to sports. 45 00:03:47,280 --> 00:03:53,920 TNT Sports plans to match Amazon's media rights package, setting the stage for a showdown 46 00:03:53,920 --> 00:03:55,400 with the NBA. 47 00:03:55,400 --> 00:04:01,400 TNT intends to continue broadcasting league games, aiming to match the 11-year package 48 00:04:01,400 --> 00:04:04,880 signed by Amazon Prime Video. 49 00:04:04,880 --> 00:04:11,600 Despite TNT's contractual right to match offers, the NBA is expected to honor the $1.8 50 00:04:11,600 --> 00:04:15,320 billion per year contract with Amazon. 51 00:04:15,320 --> 00:04:20,640 This disagreement could lead to more discussions with a potential legal battle looming. 52 00:04:20,640 --> 00:04:28,120 Meanwhile, NBC is set to join ABC and ESPN as a new partner, with regular season games 53 00:04:28,120 --> 00:04:34,200 on Peacock and NBC plus exclusive playoff coverage. 54 00:04:34,200 --> 00:04:42,840 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road lost to the Rockies in extra innings, 9-8. 55 00:04:42,840 --> 00:04:51,240 And tonight, the Sox and Rockies are back at it for Game 2 of the three-game series. 56 00:04:51,240 --> 00:04:58,240 And top news, Delta's meltdown continues to worsen, with over 700 more cancellations 57 00:04:58,240 --> 00:05:02,520 reported, bringing the total to 4,000 since Friday. 58 00:05:02,520 --> 00:05:08,440 This chaos started after an IT outage disrupted global travel. 59 00:05:08,440 --> 00:05:13,920 The Atlanta-based carrier has faced the worst impact, canceling more than 1,000 flights 60 00:05:13,920 --> 00:05:19,480 both Friday and Saturday, and over 1,300 on Sunday. 61 00:05:19,480 --> 00:05:26,120 Delta CEO Ed Bastion attributed the prolonged disruptions to Microsoft Windows issues affecting 62 00:05:26,120 --> 00:05:28,480 critical software. 63 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:35,480 Despite efforts to recover, passengers still face long lines and sleep on airport floors. 64 00:05:35,480 --> 00:05:43,080 The U.S. Department of Transportation is holding Delta accountable for passenger protections. 65 00:05:43,080 --> 00:05:49,840 And business news, Verizon's chief executive, Hans Vestberg, noted that people are now keeping 66 00:05:49,840 --> 00:05:56,480 their phones for over three years due to improved resilience and quality. 67 00:05:56,480 --> 00:06:02,440 Speaking to CNBC, Vestberg explained that technological advancements over the past decade 68 00:06:02,440 --> 00:06:07,160 have reduced the frequency of smartphone upgrades. 69 00:06:07,160 --> 00:06:13,320 Statista reports that Americans kept their phones for an average of 2.67 years, with 70 00:06:13,320 --> 00:06:18,080 projections increasing to 2.93 years by 2027. 71 00:06:18,080 --> 00:06:24,000 Globally, the upgrade cycle is even longer, at 3.6 years. 72 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:29,560 Interestingly, analysts suggest software updates and better battery life contribute to this 73 00:06:29,560 --> 00:06:31,000 trend. 74 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:37,600 From crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $66,700. 75 00:06:37,600 --> 00:06:41,320 Ethereum is just under $3,500. 76 00:06:41,320 --> 00:06:46,560 And Solana is $179. 77 00:06:46,560 --> 00:06:49,720 Moving on to a more local vibe. 78 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:55,600 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 79 00:06:55,600 --> 00:06:59,680 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 80 00:06:59,680 --> 00:07:04,120 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 81 00:07:04,120 --> 00:07:10,160 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 82 00:07:10,160 --> 00:07:13,440 and elevating mental well-being. 83 00:07:13,440 --> 00:07:16,640 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 84 00:07:16,640 --> 00:07:20,880 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 85 00:07:20,880 --> 00:07:27,220 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 86 00:07:27,220 --> 00:07:31,200 tell them, Sunny Morning sent you by. 87 00:07:31,200 --> 00:07:34,640 And now, back to the show. 88 00:07:34,640 --> 00:07:36,600 Let's talk tech. 89 00:07:36,600 --> 00:07:43,400 A Wired investigation reveals the public VEMO account of U.S. Senator J.D. Vance, exposing 90 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:45,520 his extensive network. 91 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:51,360 Vance, the Republican vice presidential nominee and Donald Trump's pick, has connections 92 00:07:51,360 --> 00:07:58,600 with establishment GOP figures, wealthy financiers, technology executives, and Yale, law school 93 00:07:58,600 --> 00:08:00,840 alumni. 94 00:08:00,840 --> 00:08:05,800 This includes people like Amalia Halekiaz of the Heritage Foundation, Jeff Lake, and 95 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:11,560 media personalities such as Barry Weiss and Tucker Carlson. 96 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:17,280 Experts warn that VEMO's public settings could lead to stalking and impersonation. 97 00:08:17,280 --> 00:08:22,760 Like his anti-elite stance, Vance's network shows complex relationships with establishment 98 00:08:22,760 --> 00:08:25,920 figures and right-wing activists. 99 00:08:25,920 --> 00:08:35,880 And in entertainment news, Eminem has unseated Taylor Swift on the Billboard 200, taking 100 00:08:35,880 --> 00:08:41,200 the number one spot with his album, The Death of Slim Shady. 101 00:08:41,200 --> 00:08:47,520 This marks Eminem's 12th album and his 11th to reach number one, tying him with Bruce 102 00:08:47,520 --> 00:08:51,440 Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, and Ye. 103 00:08:51,440 --> 00:09:01,360 The album garnered 280,000 equivalent album units, 220 million streams, and 114,000 sales 104 00:09:01,360 --> 00:09:03,320 in the United States. 105 00:09:03,320 --> 00:09:10,000 Swift, the tortured poet's department, has slipped to number four after a 12-week streak 106 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:12,200 at number one. 107 00:09:12,200 --> 00:09:19,080 N-hypens, romance, untold debuts at number two, Clara's charm at number eight, and 108 00:09:19,080 --> 00:09:23,640 Macon Maroney's, am I okay, at number nine. 109 00:09:23,640 --> 00:09:29,480 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 110 00:09:29,480 --> 00:09:35,480 And today, our quote comes from the American astronaut Eileen Collins. 111 00:09:35,480 --> 00:09:37,520 And she said, 112 00:09:37,520 --> 00:09:41,200 Some people said, we don't want to risk astronauts' lives anymore. 113 00:09:41,200 --> 00:09:43,680 We need to stop doing this. 114 00:09:43,680 --> 00:09:46,760 The astronauts don't feel that way. 115 00:09:46,760 --> 00:09:48,320 We fly for our country. 116 00:09:48,320 --> 00:09:50,080 We fly for humanity. 117 00:09:50,080 --> 00:09:52,080 We fly for exploration. 118 00:09:52,080 --> 00:09:54,520 We fly for a variety of reasons. 119 00:09:54,520 --> 00:09:59,080 And we don't stop flying because we have accidents. 120 00:09:59,080 --> 00:10:01,760 And that's a wrap for this morning. 121 00:10:01,760 --> 00:10:07,980 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 122 00:10:07,980 --> 00:10:10,520 with local news and the weather reports. 123 00:10:10,520 --> 00:10:13,520 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 124 00:10:13,520 --> 00:10:32,520 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.