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 --> 00:00:12,800 I'm your host, Melissa, and it's Monday, August 5th. 3 00:00:12,800 --> 00:00:15,120 You'll be interested to know. 4 00:00:15,120 --> 00:00:20,800 Today is British Columbia Day, celebrating the province's rich history. 5 00:00:20,800 --> 00:00:26,680 Established in 1974, it was inspired by Ontario's Simcoe Day. 6 00:00:26,680 --> 00:00:31,640 While not a federal holiday, most residents enjoy the day off. 7 00:00:31,640 --> 00:00:35,600 Canadians use this summer holiday for family outings, 8 00:00:35,600 --> 00:00:39,880 appreciating the opportunity for a long weekend. 9 00:00:39,880 --> 00:00:42,000 So now you know. 10 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:46,200 And now, it's time for the weather report. 11 00:00:46,200 --> 00:00:50,120 It looks like we are in for some morning fog before 7 a.m., 12 00:00:50,120 --> 00:00:53,160 followed by a chance of rain showers. 13 00:00:53,160 --> 00:00:57,320 Expect sunny skies later, with a high near 92 degrees 14 00:00:57,320 --> 00:01:01,320 and a west wind at 5 to 9 miles per hour. 15 00:01:01,320 --> 00:01:05,720 Tonight, there is a 30 percent chance of precipitation. 16 00:01:05,720 --> 00:01:12,320 Tonight, a chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 7. 17 00:01:12,320 --> 00:01:16,800 It will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. 18 00:01:16,800 --> 00:01:19,320 Chance of precipitation is 40 percent, 19 00:01:19,320 --> 00:01:23,680 with new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch. 20 00:01:23,680 --> 00:01:31,680 The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature. 21 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:34,200 Looking ahead in the weather. 22 00:01:34,200 --> 00:01:37,600 Expect a chance of showers each afternoon through Saturday, 23 00:01:37,600 --> 00:01:43,040 with partly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s. 24 00:01:43,040 --> 00:01:49,160 Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 63 and showers likely. 25 00:01:49,160 --> 00:01:52,360 Winds will be light and variable. 26 00:01:52,360 --> 00:01:54,560 Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 27 00:01:54,560 --> 00:02:00,320 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries in Encinitas. 28 00:02:00,320 --> 00:02:05,280 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 29 00:02:05,280 --> 00:02:09,440 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. 30 00:02:09,440 --> 00:02:15,040 Indulge in their amazing eggs Benedict or their gluten-free crepes. 31 00:02:15,040 --> 00:02:18,600 You can grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 32 00:02:18,600 --> 00:02:20,320 to get your morning coffee. 33 00:02:20,320 --> 00:02:23,720 They are open every day from 8 to 5. 34 00:02:23,720 --> 00:02:27,040 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them. 35 00:02:27,040 --> 00:02:28,840 Sunny mornings send you. 36 00:02:30,640 --> 00:02:35,240 In local news, more than 40 Massachusetts beaches 37 00:02:35,240 --> 00:02:37,400 were closed for swimming this weekend 38 00:02:37,400 --> 00:02:42,600 due to dangerously high bacteria levels or cyanobacteria blooms, 39 00:02:42,600 --> 00:02:46,440 according to the state's beach closure dashboard. 40 00:02:46,440 --> 00:02:49,560 On Cape Cod, Avermill Pond Beach in Brewster 41 00:02:49,560 --> 00:02:55,560 and Sand Pond Beach in Harwich were closed due to cyanobacteria blooms. 42 00:02:55,560 --> 00:03:00,840 Blomnock Beach in Truro was also closed because of eroding cliffs. 43 00:03:00,840 --> 00:03:05,960 On the North Shore, several beaches, including Independence Park Beach in Beverly, 44 00:03:05,960 --> 00:03:09,160 Sandy Beach in Danvers, and Kings Beach in Lynn, 45 00:03:09,160 --> 00:03:12,320 were closed due to bacteria levels. 46 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:17,080 State officials worn against swimming had any closed beaches to avoid illness. 47 00:03:17,080 --> 00:03:24,960 Now on to sports. 48 00:03:24,960 --> 00:03:31,440 Noah Lylesmouth wrote the check, and on the Olympic stage, his feet cached it. 49 00:03:31,440 --> 00:03:35,120 In St. Denis, France, Lyles struggled with slow starts, 50 00:03:35,120 --> 00:03:39,880 yet he managed to turn a potential disaster into triumph. 51 00:03:39,880 --> 00:03:44,440 Competing against a stellar field, including Jamaican's Kishane Thompson 52 00:03:44,440 --> 00:03:50,160 and Oblique Seville, Lyles found himself in fifth place at the 20-meter mark. 53 00:03:50,160 --> 00:03:55,400 However, Lyles emphasized, races aren't won with starts. 54 00:03:55,400 --> 00:03:58,640 His resilience and competitive spirit shone through, 55 00:03:58,640 --> 00:04:04,160 culminating in a historic 9.79 second finish. 56 00:04:04,160 --> 00:04:10,760 This made him America's first gold medalist in the 100 meters in 20 years. 57 00:04:10,760 --> 00:04:18,160 In local sports, the Red Sox on the road beat the Texans 7-2. 58 00:04:18,160 --> 00:04:26,040 And tonight, the Sox are on the road in Kansas City to take on the Royals. 59 00:04:26,040 --> 00:04:32,520 In top news, Scottsdale, Arizona, known for its spa resorts and golf courses, 60 00:04:32,520 --> 00:04:36,720 is turning its summer heat into a tourism attraction. 61 00:04:36,720 --> 00:04:41,280 With triple-digit temperatures, the city launched a national campaign called 62 00:04:41,280 --> 00:04:47,680 It's That Hot, promoting the heat as elegant and like a sage-scented sauna. 63 00:04:47,680 --> 00:04:52,280 Hotels offer activities like nighttime mini-golf, cabana misters, 64 00:04:52,280 --> 00:04:56,080 and poolside movies to help visitors cope. 65 00:04:56,080 --> 00:04:58,320 Despite the campaign's creativity, 66 00:04:58,320 --> 00:05:02,720 experts worry about the dangers of romanticizing heat. 67 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:05,280 Maricopa County, which includes Scottsdale, 68 00:05:05,280 --> 00:05:08,680 reported 37 heat deaths this year. 69 00:05:08,680 --> 00:05:14,080 The city prioritizes safety with green spaces and air conditioning. 70 00:05:14,080 --> 00:05:22,120 In business news, on July 22, 2024, at 6 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 71 00:05:22,120 --> 00:05:29,320 a Harvard Business School course costing $12,000 has celebrities vying for a spot. 72 00:05:29,320 --> 00:05:32,640 Business school professor Anita Elbers teaches 73 00:05:32,640 --> 00:05:36,080 The Business of Entertainment, Media, and Sports, 74 00:05:36,080 --> 00:05:40,280 a highly sought-after executive education program. 75 00:05:40,280 --> 00:05:44,880 This four-day elective attracts stars like Michaelis Shiffrin, 76 00:05:44,880 --> 00:05:48,560 Roy Wood Jr., and Juan Mata. 77 00:05:48,560 --> 00:05:53,040 Elbers, known for her case studies on figures like David Beckham, 78 00:05:53,040 --> 00:05:59,200 and Mr. Beast, lends talent with executives, creating a unique learning environment. 79 00:05:59,200 --> 00:06:01,840 Her approach has turned the course into a blockbuster, 80 00:06:01,840 --> 00:06:05,240 marking its 10th anniversary this year. 81 00:06:05,240 --> 00:06:11,680 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is just over $54,500. 82 00:06:11,680 --> 00:06:15,040 Ethereum is just over $2,300. 83 00:06:15,040 --> 00:06:20,240 And Solana is $139. 84 00:06:20,240 --> 00:06:23,520 Moving on to a more local vibe. 85 00:06:23,520 --> 00:06:26,760 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 86 00:06:26,760 --> 00:06:33,560 we are working with a national Pilates studio to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 87 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:38,000 Check out Club Pilates with several locations in the Boston area. 88 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:41,240 Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach, 89 00:06:41,240 --> 00:06:46,640 cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental well-being. 90 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:50,360 Scientific research affirms its benefits. 91 00:06:50,360 --> 00:06:54,680 So now you can check out Club Pilates for a free class. 92 00:06:54,680 --> 00:07:00,400 With locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, 93 00:07:00,400 --> 00:07:04,880 just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. 94 00:07:04,880 --> 00:07:08,400 And now back to the show. 95 00:07:08,400 --> 00:07:10,680 Let's talk tech. 96 00:07:10,680 --> 00:07:17,960 Elon Musk's startup Neuralink successfully implanted its brain chip in a second trial patient, 97 00:07:17,960 --> 00:07:23,960 aiming to help paralyzed individuals use digital devices through thought alone. 98 00:07:23,960 --> 00:07:28,120 The second patient with a spinal cord injury similar to the first 99 00:07:28,120 --> 00:07:33,640 now has 400 working electrodes out of 1,024. 100 00:07:33,640 --> 00:07:39,280 The first patient, Nolan Darbaugh, previously used a mouth stick for computer interaction, 101 00:07:39,280 --> 00:07:44,200 but now controls his laptop through thought, gaining independence. 102 00:07:44,200 --> 00:07:46,640 Musk, during an eight-hour podcast, 103 00:07:46,640 --> 00:07:51,360 mentioned Neuralink plans to implant eight more patients this year. 104 00:07:51,360 --> 00:07:54,040 He also discussed endorsing Donald Trump 105 00:07:54,040 --> 00:07:57,800 and improving government efficiency through reduced regulation. 106 00:08:00,800 --> 00:08:03,600 And in entertainment news, 107 00:08:03,600 --> 00:08:07,000 Aerosmith has announced a retirement from touring, 108 00:08:07,000 --> 00:08:11,560 citing lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury. 109 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:15,600 The band shared a heartfelt statement on social media, saying, 110 00:08:15,600 --> 00:08:20,040 Play our music loud, now and always. 111 00:08:20,040 --> 00:08:21,600 Dream on. 112 00:08:21,600 --> 00:08:24,520 You've made our dreams come true. 113 00:08:24,520 --> 00:08:28,760 They expressed gratitude to their fans and reflected on their origins, 114 00:08:28,760 --> 00:08:35,160 stating, It was 1970 when a spark of inspiration became Aerosmith. 115 00:08:35,160 --> 00:08:38,880 Thanks to you, our blue army, that spark caught flame 116 00:08:38,880 --> 00:08:42,560 and has been burning for over five decades. 117 00:08:42,560 --> 00:08:47,200 Previously purchased tour tickets will be refunded. 118 00:08:47,200 --> 00:08:52,040 Well, all righty, folks, it's time for the quote of the day. 119 00:08:52,040 --> 00:08:57,400 And today, our quote comes from the American gymnast, Simone Biles. 120 00:08:57,400 --> 00:08:59,360 And she said, 121 00:08:59,360 --> 00:09:03,240 I would say to always follow your dream. 122 00:09:03,240 --> 00:09:05,480 And dream big because my whole career, 123 00:09:05,480 --> 00:09:08,160 including any of the things that I've accomplished, 124 00:09:08,160 --> 00:09:12,120 I never thought in a million years that I would be here. 125 00:09:12,120 --> 00:09:15,600 So it just proves that once you believe in yourself 126 00:09:15,600 --> 00:09:20,000 and you put your mind to something, you can do it. 127 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:22,760 And that's a wrap for this morning. 128 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:26,480 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok 129 00:09:26,480 --> 00:09:32,560 for some captivating aerial videos with local news and the weather reports. 130 00:09:32,560 --> 00:09:34,960 Have an amazing day, my good friends. 131 00:09:34,960 --> 00:10:02,960 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.