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 --> 00:00:13,240 I'm your host Melissa and it's Friday, July 26th. 3 00:00:13,240 --> 00:00:15,440 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,440 --> 00:00:22,400 Thirty-four years ago, today in 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed 5 00:00:22,400 --> 00:00:29,320 into law by President George W. Bush, providing civil rights protections to individuals with 6 00:00:29,320 --> 00:00:36,080 physical and mental disabilities and guaranteeing them equal opportunity in public accommodations, 7 00:00:36,080 --> 00:00:43,800 employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. 8 00:00:43,800 --> 00:00:45,800 So now you know. 9 00:00:45,800 --> 00:00:49,960 And now, it's time for the weather report. 10 00:00:49,960 --> 00:00:55,440 It looks like we're in for a sunny day with a high near 83 and wind of 7 to 9 mile per 11 00:00:55,440 --> 00:00:56,920 hour. 12 00:00:56,920 --> 00:01:02,760 Tonight, it will be mostly clear with a low around 68. 13 00:01:02,760 --> 00:01:08,800 For all you beach runners out there, the first low tide Friday will be at 945 with a high 14 00:01:08,800 --> 00:01:11,840 tide at 4 p.m. 15 00:01:11,840 --> 00:01:19,440 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 71 degrees for the water temperature. 16 00:01:19,440 --> 00:01:25,280 Looking ahead in the weather, get ready for sunny days ahead with highs in the mid to 17 00:01:25,280 --> 00:01:28,200 upper 80s through Wednesday. 18 00:01:28,200 --> 00:01:32,720 Expect mostly clear nights with lows around 70. 19 00:01:32,720 --> 00:01:37,320 Winds will be light and variable, shifting mostly southeast and southwest throughout 20 00:01:37,320 --> 00:01:38,320 the period. 21 00:01:38,320 --> 00:01:41,760 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 22 00:01:41,760 --> 00:01:46,720 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 23 00:01:46,720 --> 00:01:53,860 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe is a haven 24 00:01:53,860 --> 00:01:56,640 for culinary delights. 25 00:01:56,640 --> 00:02:02,200 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 26 00:02:02,200 --> 00:02:06,960 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 27 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:10,960 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 28 00:02:10,960 --> 00:02:14,400 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 29 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:17,860 Sunny mornings send you. 30 00:02:17,860 --> 00:02:26,000 In local news, an 8-foot tall wooden poster of Mario, Luigi, and Yoshi is up for auction 31 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:31,360 from Paragon Boardwalk, an amusement park in Hull, Massachusetts. 32 00:02:31,360 --> 00:02:37,360 After selling the park in May to the Procopio companies for $6 million, over 200 items are 33 00:02:37,360 --> 00:02:40,440 now listed for online auction. 34 00:02:40,440 --> 00:02:46,640 The bidding includes unique items like a flat-top krill starting at $50 and a frozen drink machine 35 00:02:46,640 --> 00:02:49,040 starting at $100. 36 00:02:49,040 --> 00:02:54,360 The auction ends on July 31 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. 37 00:02:54,360 --> 00:02:59,800 Prisriel, the former owner, plans to donate the remaining proceeds to Sunset Point Camp, 38 00:02:59,800 --> 00:03:06,760 a local children's camp. 39 00:03:06,760 --> 00:03:09,480 Now on to sports. 40 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:14,480 As the doping scandal hovers over the start of the Paris Olympics, the United States swim 41 00:03:14,480 --> 00:03:18,120 team is calling for fairness. 42 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:24,260 Seven-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky and fellow American swimmers support stringent 43 00:03:24,260 --> 00:03:26,960 anti-doping policies. 44 00:03:26,960 --> 00:03:33,520 Ledecky emphasized the importance of rules being applied fairly and consistently worldwide. 45 00:03:33,520 --> 00:03:40,200 This comes after revelations that 23 Chinese swimmers tested positive for Tremtazidine, 46 00:03:40,200 --> 00:03:45,960 a band-heart drug, before the Tokyo Olympics, yet faced no punishment. 47 00:03:45,960 --> 00:03:51,800 The World Anti-Doping Agency accepted China's findings that the substance was unintentionally 48 00:03:51,800 --> 00:03:53,440 ingested. 49 00:03:53,440 --> 00:03:59,680 United States head men's coach Anthony Neste advocates for greater transparency to keep 50 00:03:59,680 --> 00:04:03,180 the sport clean and safe. 51 00:04:03,180 --> 00:04:10,120 In local sports, tonight, the Sox are at Fenway starting a three-game series with the U.S. 52 00:04:10,120 --> 00:04:13,160 with the Yanks. 53 00:04:13,160 --> 00:04:18,840 In top news, here is some promising news about Alzheimer's disease. 54 00:04:18,840 --> 00:04:24,520 Historically, Alzheimer's has perplexed doctors and scientists who struggle to understand 55 00:04:24,520 --> 00:04:27,520 its origins, progression, and treatment. 56 00:04:27,520 --> 00:04:33,000 However, recent scientific advancements are paving the way for breakthroughs in prevention, 57 00:04:33,000 --> 00:04:35,240 detection, and treatment. 58 00:04:35,240 --> 00:04:40,280 According to Heather E. Whitson, doctor and co-director of the Duke, and University of 59 00:04:40,280 --> 00:04:46,240 North Carolina, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, these advancements could significantly 60 00:04:46,240 --> 00:04:52,280 impact the disease, which is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. 61 00:04:52,280 --> 00:04:58,540 There is not much to be optimistic about in building stronger, more resilient brains. 62 00:04:58,540 --> 00:05:05,080 In business news, the launch of nine Ethereum exchange-traded funds this week marked a 63 00:05:05,080 --> 00:05:08,000 significant milestone. 64 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:13,440 Approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, the funds drew a combined total 65 00:05:13,440 --> 00:05:18,120 of $107 million in inflows. 66 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:22,600 BlackRock led with $266 million. 67 00:05:22,600 --> 00:05:30,240 However, Grayscale saw massive outflows of $484 million. 68 00:05:30,240 --> 00:05:37,400 Despite the initial success, Ethereum's price dipped 0.8% since trading began. 69 00:05:37,400 --> 00:05:43,840 Analysts attribute the smaller inflows compared to Bitcoin ETS to the SEC's ban on staking 70 00:05:43,840 --> 00:05:47,840 and Grayscale's 2.5% fee. 71 00:05:47,840 --> 00:05:54,600 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $66,900. 72 00:05:54,600 --> 00:05:57,800 Ethereum is just over $3,200. 73 00:05:57,800 --> 00:06:03,000 And Solana is $174. 74 00:06:03,000 --> 00:06:05,520 Moving on to a more local vibe. 75 00:06:05,520 --> 00:06:12,280 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, we are working with a national Pilates studio 76 00:06:12,280 --> 00:06:16,360 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 77 00:06:16,360 --> 00:06:20,760 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 78 00:06:20,760 --> 00:06:26,840 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing tension, 79 00:06:26,840 --> 00:06:30,120 and elevating mental well-being. 80 00:06:30,120 --> 00:06:33,320 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 81 00:06:33,320 --> 00:06:37,560 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 82 00:06:37,560 --> 00:06:43,880 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure to 83 00:06:43,880 --> 00:06:47,880 tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 84 00:06:47,880 --> 00:06:51,400 And now back to the show. 85 00:06:51,400 --> 00:06:54,400 Let's talk science. 86 00:06:54,400 --> 00:07:01,560 Scientists have opened up a 3,000-year-old crocodile revealing extraordinary insights. 87 00:07:01,560 --> 00:07:07,560 Ancient Egyptians mummified these creatures in ceremonies dedicated to the crocodile god, 88 00:07:07,560 --> 00:07:09,240 Sobek. 89 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:15,640 Using X-ray and CT scanning technologies, archaeologists at the University of Manchester 90 00:07:15,640 --> 00:07:22,800 explored the insides of a seven-foot crocodile kept at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. 91 00:07:22,800 --> 00:07:28,280 Unlike human mummification, these crocodiles had their organs intact. 92 00:07:28,280 --> 00:07:33,360 Among the findings were gastrolytes and a bronze fishhook, suggesting the crocodile 93 00:07:33,360 --> 00:07:36,800 was intentionally caught for sacrifice. 94 00:07:36,800 --> 00:07:42,600 This non-invasive study preserves the specimen for future display, offering a glimpse into 95 00:07:42,600 --> 00:07:45,440 ancient sacrificial rituals. 96 00:07:45,440 --> 00:07:55,400 And in entertainment news, Bob Marley expert Roger Stephens has sold his extensive Rege 97 00:07:55,400 --> 00:08:01,320 archive, valued at up to $3 million, to Joseph Bogdanovic. 98 00:08:01,320 --> 00:08:06,320 The sale, for an undisclosed multimillion dollar sum, includes the largest collection 99 00:08:06,320 --> 00:08:08,840 of Marley artifacts in the world. 100 00:08:08,840 --> 00:08:15,000 Bobdanovic, a longtime friend of Stephens, plans to create a museum in Montego Bay to 101 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:17,840 house the collection. 102 00:08:17,840 --> 00:08:25,240 Stephens' archive began in 1973 and includes rare items like a signed poster from Marley's 103 00:08:25,240 --> 00:08:27,840 1978 concert. 104 00:08:27,840 --> 00:08:33,640 Stephens spent around $500,000 on this collection, which has been used by numerous authors and 105 00:08:33,640 --> 00:08:35,680 filmmakers for research. 106 00:08:35,680 --> 00:08:41,600 Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 107 00:08:41,600 --> 00:08:49,340 And today, our quote comes from the American politician and 43rd president, George W. Bush. 108 00:08:49,340 --> 00:08:50,340 And he said, 109 00:08:50,340 --> 00:08:57,240 To those of you who received honors, awards, and distinctions, I say, well done. 110 00:08:57,240 --> 00:09:04,120 And to the C students, I say, you too can be president of the United States. 111 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:06,680 And that's a wrap for this morning. 112 00:09:06,680 --> 00:09:12,480 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 113 00:09:12,480 --> 00:09:14,960 with local news and the weather reports. 114 00:09:14,960 --> 00:09:18,040 Have an amazing weekend, my good friends. 115 00:09:18,040 --> 00:09:38,040 We'll see you Monday with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.