WEBVTT 00:00:01.420 --> 00:00:04.179 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.779 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.080 --> 00:00:13.439 and it's Monday, June 16th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.439 --> 00:00:19.239 to know. 62 years ago today, in 1963, Valentina 00:00:19.239 --> 00:00:22.059 Tereshkova became the first woman to journey 00:00:22.059 --> 00:00:25.879 into space. Launched aboard the Soviet spacecraft 00:00:25.879 --> 00:00:30.219 Vostok 6. She orbited Earth 48 times over 71 00:00:30.219 --> 00:00:34.320 hours, demonstrating remarkable courage and pioneering 00:00:34.320 --> 00:00:38.259 spirit. This historic achievement not only shattered 00:00:38.259 --> 00:00:40.979 gender barriers, but also inspired countless 00:00:40.979 --> 00:00:43.799 individuals worldwide to pursue their dreams, 00:00:44.000 --> 00:00:48.340 regardless of societal constraints. So now you 00:00:48.340 --> 00:00:52.479 know. And now, it's time for the weather report. 00:00:55.469 --> 00:00:58.490 This morning, it's partly sunny and it feels 00:00:58.490 --> 00:01:03.549 like 59 degrees with 4 mile per hour wind. The 00:01:03.549 --> 00:01:06.769 sunset will take place at 8 .16 and it will rise 00:01:06.769 --> 00:01:10.890 again tomorrow at 5 .07. It looks like we're 00:01:10.890 --> 00:01:14.030 in for some mostly sunny skies today with a high 00:01:14.030 --> 00:01:19.870 near 69 and a light breeze. Tonight, expect mostly 00:01:19.870 --> 00:01:24.310 cloudy conditions with a low of 57 and calm winds. 00:01:25.640 --> 00:01:28.340 For all you beach runners out there, the first 00:01:28.340 --> 00:01:31.760 low tide Monday will be just after 930 with a 00:01:31.760 --> 00:01:35.640 high tide just before 4. The near -shore buoy 00:01:35.640 --> 00:01:39.719 at Cape Cod Bay reads 60 degrees for the water 00:01:39.719 --> 00:01:45.140 temperature. Looking ahead in the weather. Expect 00:01:45.140 --> 00:01:48.599 partly sunny skies on Tuesday with a high near 00:01:48.599 --> 00:01:53.090 72 and light east winds. A chance of rain showers 00:01:53.090 --> 00:01:56.349 moves in Tuesday night with mostly cloudy skies 00:01:56.349 --> 00:02:00.590 and a low around 62. Wednesday brings a slight 00:02:00.590 --> 00:02:04.049 chance of rain before 1pm with mostly cloudy 00:02:04.049 --> 00:02:08.189 skies and a high near 80. Wednesday night remains 00:02:08.189 --> 00:02:13.449 mostly cloudy with a low around 67. On Juneteenth, 00:02:13.509 --> 00:02:16.469 anticipate a chance of rain and thunderstorms 00:02:16.469 --> 00:02:20.900 with a high near 88. Thursday night also carries 00:02:20.900 --> 00:02:23.620 a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 00:02:23.620 --> 00:02:27.840 low around 67. Finally, Friday features a slight 00:02:27.840 --> 00:02:30.740 chance of rain and thunderstorms, mostly sunny 00:02:30.740 --> 00:02:34.780 skies, at a high near 82, with a low around 63 00:02:34.780 --> 00:02:39.860 at night. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:02:39.860 --> 00:02:43.080 is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries 00:02:43.080 --> 00:02:47.020 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:47.240 --> 00:02:50.520 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe 00:02:50.520 --> 00:02:54.740 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:54.740 --> 00:02:58.139 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:58.139 --> 00:03:02.000 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:03:02.000 --> 00:03:04.300 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:03:04.659 --> 00:03:09.060 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:03:09.060 --> 00:03:12.360 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny Morning 00:03:12.360 --> 00:03:18.520 sends you. In local news, workers at Fenway Park 00:03:18.520 --> 00:03:22.340 and the nearby MGM Music Hall have voted to authorize 00:03:22.340 --> 00:03:25.560 a strike amid ongoing contract negotiations with 00:03:25.560 --> 00:03:29.319 their employer, Aramark. This decision, announced 00:03:29.319 --> 00:03:34.080 by their union, UNIT Here Local 26, affects cooks, 00:03:34.319 --> 00:03:37.219 beer sellers, cashiers, and souvenir vendors. 00:03:38.409 --> 00:03:41.090 If a strike occurs, the union will ask attendees 00:03:41.090 --> 00:03:44.389 at Boston Red Sox games to refrain from purchasing 00:03:44.389 --> 00:03:47.550 food and beverages inside the park, referring 00:03:47.550 --> 00:03:51.050 to this as the picket line. Workers have been 00:03:51.050 --> 00:03:54.469 without a contract since the end of 2024, and 00:03:54.469 --> 00:03:57.770 negotiations over wages and technology remain 00:03:57.770 --> 00:04:08.280 unresolved. Now on to sports. J .J. Spahn triumphed 00:04:08.280 --> 00:04:11.699 in a wild and rainy U .S. Open at Oakmont with 00:04:11.699 --> 00:04:14.120 a dramatic birdie putt that sealed his victory. 00:04:15.020 --> 00:04:18.240 The 34 -year -old golfer, who had struggled earlier 00:04:18.240 --> 00:04:21.480 in the tournament, hit a remarkable 64 -foot 00:04:21.480 --> 00:04:24.800 putt to finish at one under par, two shots ahead 00:04:24.800 --> 00:04:28.899 of his nearest competitor. Spahn, who started 00:04:28.899 --> 00:04:31.660 the day three under and faced a challenging course, 00:04:31.920 --> 00:04:34.980 navigated through chaos, including a lengthy 00:04:34.980 --> 00:04:39.000 rain delay. Reflecting on his win, he expressed 00:04:39.000 --> 00:04:42.500 disbelief, stating, I never thought I would be 00:04:42.500 --> 00:04:45.839 here holding this trophy. It was a moment that 00:04:45.839 --> 00:04:49.819 will define his career. Also, in some shocking 00:04:49.819 --> 00:04:52.879 baseball news, the Boston Red Sox traded star 00:04:52.879 --> 00:04:56.600 slugger Raphael Devers to the San Francisco Giants 00:04:56.600 --> 00:05:00.339 after sweeping the New York Yankees. Devers, 00:05:00.540 --> 00:05:03.660 the last player from the Red Sox's 2018 World 00:05:03.660 --> 00:05:06.980 Series championship team, was exchanged for right 00:05:06.980 --> 00:05:10.060 -handed pitcher Jordan Hicks, left -handed pitcher 00:05:10.060 --> 00:05:13.860 Kyle Harrison, and outfielder James Tibbs, among 00:05:13.860 --> 00:05:17.339 others. This trade, occurring six weeks before 00:05:17.339 --> 00:05:20.839 the July 31st trade deadline, follows a turbulent 00:05:20.839 --> 00:05:23.500 spring for Devers, who struggled with a change 00:05:23.500 --> 00:05:27.980 to designated hitter. The Red Sox now gain payroll 00:05:27.980 --> 00:05:31.620 flexibility, similar to a major trade in 2012. 00:05:32.560 --> 00:05:34.920 which ultimately led to another championship 00:05:34.920 --> 00:05:40.420 in local sports. Yesterday afternoon at Fenway 00:05:40.420 --> 00:05:44.519 Park, the Sox edged out the Yankees 2 -0, completing 00:05:44.519 --> 00:05:49.139 a thrilling sweep. Brian Bayo dazzled, striking 00:05:49.139 --> 00:05:52.240 out eight over seven innings for the win, while 00:05:52.240 --> 00:05:55.680 Rafael Devers delivered with a solo shot to left 00:05:55.680 --> 00:05:59.759 in the fifth. Garcia earned the save. keeping 00:05:59.759 --> 00:06:02.939 the Yankees at bay as the Sox recorded six hits 00:06:02.939 --> 00:06:07.120 compared to the Yankees' five. This victory improved 00:06:07.120 --> 00:06:11.660 the Sox's record to 37 -36, while the Yankees 00:06:11.660 --> 00:06:16.439 now stand at 42 -28. Looking ahead, the Sox are 00:06:16.439 --> 00:06:18.959 set to face the Mariners tomorrow in Seattle. 00:06:20.279 --> 00:06:24.939 Giolito, with a 2 -1 record and 5 .45 earned 00:06:24.939 --> 00:06:29.319 run average, faces Logan Gilbert. This one gets 00:06:29.319 --> 00:06:32.500 the late start on the West Coast, with 71 degrees 00:06:32.500 --> 00:06:39.459 for the first pitch at 940. In top news. In exciting 00:06:39.459 --> 00:06:42.680 news for iOS users, Apple has announced a new 00:06:42.680 --> 00:06:46.120 Digital ID feature that allows travelers to save 00:06:46.120 --> 00:06:49.199 their passport in Apple Wallet. This digital 00:06:49.199 --> 00:06:51.540 passport can be presented to the Transportation 00:06:51.540 --> 00:06:54.720 Security Administration for domestic flights 00:06:54.720 --> 00:06:59.259 using an iPhone or Apple Watch. However, it is 00:06:59.259 --> 00:07:01.560 important to note that this feature does not 00:07:01.560 --> 00:07:04.680 replace a physical passport and cannot be used 00:07:04.680 --> 00:07:08.240 for international flights. To utilize the digital 00:07:08.240 --> 00:07:12.839 ID, travelers will need compatible devices. This 00:07:12.839 --> 00:07:14.839 development could simplify the identification 00:07:14.839 --> 00:07:18.060 process for domestic air travelers across the 00:07:18.060 --> 00:07:24.660 United States. In business news, at iCombinators 00:07:24.660 --> 00:07:29.420 Spring 2025 Demo Day, Nearly every startup presented 00:07:29.420 --> 00:07:33.019 focused on artificial intelligence, with many 00:07:33.019 --> 00:07:35.560 following the trend of creating cursor -type 00:07:35.560 --> 00:07:40.259 tools. Notable startups included Anvil, which 00:07:40.259 --> 00:07:43.259 offers search engine optimization for large language 00:07:43.259 --> 00:07:46.939 models, and Atomworks, proposing a revolutionary 00:07:46.939 --> 00:07:51.540 method to build three -dimensional chips. Other 00:07:51.540 --> 00:07:54.639 intriguing companies were Okter, automating enterprise 00:07:54.639 --> 00:07:58.240 software implementation, and Cactus, providing 00:07:58.240 --> 00:08:03.439 an AI co -pilot for solopreneurs. Den aims to 00:08:03.439 --> 00:08:06.439 replace traditional communication tools, while 00:08:06.439 --> 00:08:09.899 Eloquent AI promises to enhance customer operations 00:08:09.899 --> 00:08:15.319 in financial services. Scalar Field and Sim Studios 00:08:15.319 --> 00:08:18.560 are also making waves in financial data manipulation 00:08:18.560 --> 00:08:23.860 and AI agent building, respectively. In crypto 00:08:23.860 --> 00:08:27.910 movement, Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % over the weekend 00:08:27.910 --> 00:08:34.370 to $106 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to just under 00:08:34.370 --> 00:08:42.809 $2 ,600. And XRP is up 2 % to $2 .17. Moving 00:08:42.809 --> 00:08:47.009 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:08:47.009 --> 00:08:49.990 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:08:49.990 --> 00:08:52.889 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:08:52.889 --> 00:08:57.179 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:08:57.179 --> 00:09:00.700 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:09:00.700 --> 00:09:04.159 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:09:04.159 --> 00:09:07.500 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:09:07.500 --> 00:09:10.940 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:09:10.940 --> 00:09:15.019 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:09:15.019 --> 00:09:19.240 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:09:19.419 --> 00:09:23.360 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:09:23.360 --> 00:09:27.360 to tell them. Sunny morning sent you by. And 00:09:27.360 --> 00:09:32.340 now, back to the show. Let's talk science. A 00:09:32.340 --> 00:09:35.460 recent study suggests that gray hair may be reversible, 00:09:35.720 --> 00:09:39.980 challenging products like Just For Men. Research 00:09:39.980 --> 00:09:42.539 from New York University's Grossman School of 00:09:42.539 --> 00:09:46.200 Medicine reveals that melanocyte stem cells can 00:09:46.200 --> 00:09:49.000 become stuck in hair follicles, preventing them 00:09:49.000 --> 00:09:51.990 from producing pigment. In healthy conditions, 00:09:52.330 --> 00:09:54.730 these cells move freely between compartments 00:09:54.730 --> 00:09:57.909 in hair follicles, allowing for continuous hair 00:09:57.909 --> 00:10:01.330 color. However, when they become immobilized, 00:10:01.490 --> 00:10:04.190 pavement production halts, leading to gray hair. 00:10:05.049 --> 00:10:08.210 The study raises the possibility of finding ways 00:10:08.210 --> 00:10:11.549 to restore cell mobility, potentially reversing 00:10:11.549 --> 00:10:17.690 or preventing graying in humans. And in entertainment 00:10:17.690 --> 00:10:21.690 news... In a surprising turn, Marvel is facing 00:10:21.690 --> 00:10:25.809 potential budget cuts after Thunderbolts underperformed 00:10:25.809 --> 00:10:29.950 at the box office, earning just $371 million 00:10:29.950 --> 00:10:33.710 globally, making it one of the franchise's lowest 00:10:33.710 --> 00:10:38.350 -grossing films. Disney CDO Bob Iger initially 00:10:38.350 --> 00:10:41.350 celebrated the film's release, but shifts in 00:10:41.350 --> 00:10:44.429 audience, taste, and an oversaturated market 00:10:44.429 --> 00:10:48.019 posed challenges. Analysts note that the era 00:10:48.019 --> 00:10:51.919 of guaranteed billion -dollar hits is over. With 00:10:51.919 --> 00:10:54.899 upcoming projects like Avengers Doomsday and 00:10:54.899 --> 00:10:58.299 Spider -Man 4, Marvel aims for blockbuster success. 00:10:58.659 --> 00:11:01.500 But rising production costs complicate matters, 00:11:01.779 --> 00:11:04.960 making it crucial to balance quality with financial 00:11:04.960 --> 00:11:09.940 viability. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for 00:11:09.940 --> 00:11:13.659 the quote of the day. And today... Our quote 00:11:13.659 --> 00:11:16.139 comes from the American poet and civil rights 00:11:16.139 --> 00:11:21.639 activist Langston Hughes. And he said, Hold fast 00:11:21.639 --> 00:11:24.940 to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken 00:11:24.940 --> 00:11:29.639 -winged bird that cannot fly. And that's a wrap 00:11:29.639 --> 00:11:32.700 for this morning. 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