WEBVTT 00:00:01.459 --> 00:00:04.179 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.339 --> 00:00:08.800 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.060 --> 00:00:13.140 and it's Wednesday, June 18th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.140 --> 00:00:18.440 to know, 42 years ago today, in 1983, astronaut 00:00:18.440 --> 00:00:21.440 Sally Ride became the first American woman to 00:00:21.440 --> 00:00:25.179 journey into space. Aboard the space shuttle 00:00:25.179 --> 00:00:28.440 Challenger, She and her four crewmates embarked 00:00:28.440 --> 00:00:31.000 on a six -day mission that captivated the world. 00:00:32.380 --> 00:00:35.259 Sally Ride's historic flight not only shattered 00:00:35.259 --> 00:00:37.939 gender barriers, but also inspired countless 00:00:37.939 --> 00:00:41.399 individuals to pursue careers in science, technology, 00:00:41.859 --> 00:00:45.380 engineering, and mathematics. Her remarkable 00:00:45.380 --> 00:00:48.359 achievement continues to symbolize the boundless 00:00:48.359 --> 00:00:51.479 possibilities of human ambition and the enduring 00:00:51.479 --> 00:00:56.780 spirit of exploration. So now you know. And now, 00:00:56.939 --> 00:01:02.880 it's time for the weather report. This morning, 00:01:02.899 --> 00:01:05.299 there's a chance of rain showers and it feels 00:01:05.299 --> 00:01:10.480 like 67 degrees with 6 mile per hour wind. The 00:01:10.480 --> 00:01:13.659 sunset will take place at 8 .16 and it will rise 00:01:13.659 --> 00:01:17.680 again tomorrow at 5 .07. It looks like we're 00:01:17.680 --> 00:01:20.640 in for some early rain showers and patchy fog 00:01:20.640 --> 00:01:24.620 before 3 p .m. with mostly cloudy skies and a 00:01:24.620 --> 00:01:27.439 high near 80. accompanied by a light breeze. 00:01:28.420 --> 00:01:32.939 Tonight, expect more cloudy skies with a low 00:01:32.939 --> 00:01:36.599 of 68 and a chance of thunderstorms with winds 00:01:36.599 --> 00:01:40.359 picking up to 7 miles per hour. For all you beach 00:01:40.359 --> 00:01:42.959 runners out there, the first low tide Wednesday 00:01:42.959 --> 00:01:48.400 will be at 1115 with a high tide at 530. The 00:01:48.400 --> 00:01:52.799 near -shore GUI at Cape Cod Bay reads 63 degrees 00:01:52.799 --> 00:01:57.079 for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the 00:01:57.079 --> 00:02:01.459 weather. Expect mostly sunny skies on Juneteenth 00:02:01.459 --> 00:02:05.099 with a high near 96 and a slight chance of rain 00:02:05.099 --> 00:02:08.659 showers. Thursday night brings mostly cloudy 00:02:08.659 --> 00:02:13.199 skies and a low around 68. Friday stays mostly 00:02:13.199 --> 00:02:17.659 sunny with a high near 82. Saturday is similar 00:02:17.659 --> 00:02:21.969 with a high near 85. A slight chance of showers 00:02:21.969 --> 00:02:24.610 and thunderstorms return Saturday night, with 00:02:24.610 --> 00:02:28.629 a low around 68. Sunday starts with a slight 00:02:28.629 --> 00:02:31.789 chance of rain before 8 a .m., then warms up 00:02:31.789 --> 00:02:35.729 to a high near 88. Nights will be partly cloudy, 00:02:35.870 --> 00:02:40.310 with lows around 70. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 00:02:40.729 --> 00:02:43.789 This podcast is brought to you by Versailles 00:02:43.789 --> 00:02:48.150 Café & Pastries in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino 00:02:48.150 --> 00:02:51.349 Real South, just north of Encinitas Boulevard, 00:02:51.530 --> 00:02:56.550 this cafe is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge 00:02:56.550 --> 00:02:59.629 in their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten 00:02:59.629 --> 00:03:03.129 -free crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch 00:03:03.129 --> 00:03:05.909 or just breeze on through to get your morning 00:03:05.909 --> 00:03:09.610 coffee. They are open every day from 8 to 5. 00:03:09.909 --> 00:03:13.889 So stop on by and don't forget to tell them Sunny 00:03:13.889 --> 00:03:19.750 Morning sent you. In local news, this summer, 00:03:19.889 --> 00:03:22.870 beach goers may want to visit South Boston, home 00:03:22.870 --> 00:03:25.270 to some of the cleanest urban beaches around 00:03:25.270 --> 00:03:29.270 Boston Harbor. According to an annual water quality 00:03:29.270 --> 00:03:32.750 report from the nonprofit Save the Harbor, Save 00:03:32.750 --> 00:03:35.590 the Bay, Pleasure Bay and City Point beaches 00:03:35.590 --> 00:03:38.810 received perfect cleanliness scores, the only 00:03:38.810 --> 00:03:41.810 ones among the 15 metropolitan beaches evaluated. 00:03:42.689 --> 00:03:45.990 Other notable beaches included M Street Beach, 00:03:46.169 --> 00:03:50.750 and Carson Beach. Chris Mancini, executive director, 00:03:51.009 --> 00:03:53.949 affirmed that Boston has some of the best swimming 00:03:53.949 --> 00:03:56.750 beaches in the country, accessible via public 00:03:56.750 --> 00:04:00.129 transportation. While most beaches maintained 00:04:00.129 --> 00:04:03.490 grades, some like Savin Hill Beach experienced 00:04:03.490 --> 00:04:06.349 declines in water quality, prompting further 00:04:06.349 --> 00:04:14.349 investigation into causes. Now on to sports. 00:04:15.559 --> 00:04:18.379 The Florida Panthers have made a significant 00:04:18.379 --> 00:04:21.480 mark in the National Hockey League by winning 00:04:21.480 --> 00:04:24.459 back -to -back Stanley Cups, solidifying their 00:04:24.459 --> 00:04:29.240 status as a dynasty in the salary cap era. Their 00:04:29.240 --> 00:04:32.579 recent 5 -1 win over the Edmond & Oilers in Game 00:04:32.579 --> 00:04:36.040 6 highlights their impressive journey as they 00:04:36.040 --> 00:04:38.620 join the ranks of only a few teams to achieve 00:04:38.620 --> 00:04:43.430 consecutive championships since 2005. With a 00:04:43.430 --> 00:04:45.529 culture of excellence and remarkable leadership, 00:04:45.910 --> 00:04:48.329 the Panthers have transformed their organization, 00:04:48.709 --> 00:04:51.689 reflecting their determination and hunger for 00:04:51.689 --> 00:04:57.050 continued success. In local sports. Last night, 00:04:57.110 --> 00:05:00.350 the Sox got smoked 8 -0 against the Mariners. 00:05:01.250 --> 00:05:04.410 Rails Grand Slam put an abrupt end to the six 00:05:04.410 --> 00:05:07.889 -game winning streak. Buehler takes the loss, 00:05:08.129 --> 00:05:12.459 going only three and one -third innings. Tonight 00:05:12.459 --> 00:05:15.019 is the rubber game of this three -game series. 00:05:15.980 --> 00:05:19.939 Garrett Crochet, with a 2 .24 earned run average, 00:05:20.180 --> 00:05:23.740 faces off against Luis Castillo, who boasts a 00:05:23.740 --> 00:05:28.720 3 .29. First pitch at 4 .10 at T -Mobile Park, 00:05:28.899 --> 00:05:31.980 where temperatures will be around 67 degrees. 00:05:33.860 --> 00:05:38.480 In top news, a new study reveals that cannabis 00:05:38.480 --> 00:05:41.910 use may double the risk of cardiovascular death, 00:05:42.189 --> 00:05:44.930 raising significant concerns about its effects 00:05:44.930 --> 00:05:48.850 on heart health. Researchers analyzed data from 00:05:48.850 --> 00:05:52.389 24 previous studies, finding that cannabis users 00:05:52.389 --> 00:05:56.290 face a 20 % higher risk of stroke and twice the 00:05:56.290 --> 00:05:59.209 risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared 00:05:59.209 --> 00:06:03.509 to non -users. Despite its popularity as a wellness 00:06:03.509 --> 00:06:06.810 product, experts warn that cannabis is not a 00:06:06.810 --> 00:06:10.879 safe alternative to tobacco. As marijuana use 00:06:10.879 --> 00:06:13.379 has surged in the United States, the implications 00:06:13.379 --> 00:06:16.360 for cardiovascular health are becoming increasingly 00:06:16.360 --> 00:06:19.339 critical, particularly given that cardiovascular 00:06:19.339 --> 00:06:22.300 disease is the leading cause of death in the 00:06:22.300 --> 00:06:27.920 country. In business news, the Trump Organization 00:06:27.920 --> 00:06:30.699 is set to launch a mobile phone service named 00:06:30.699 --> 00:06:34.019 Trump Mobile alongside a U .S.-built smartphone 00:06:34.019 --> 00:06:37.009 called the T1 Phone. which will be available 00:06:37.009 --> 00:06:42.490 in August for $499. This new venture aims to 00:06:42.490 --> 00:06:45.110 compete with major players like Apple and Samsung. 00:06:45.810 --> 00:06:48.610 The service will partner with all three major 00:06:48.610 --> 00:06:52.110 wireless carriers utilizing mobile virtual network 00:06:52.110 --> 00:06:56.629 operator agreements. Eric and Donald Trump Jr. 00:06:56.910 --> 00:07:00.569 will oversee the project. The new Android phone 00:07:00.569 --> 00:07:04.779 is described as a sleek gold smartphone. The 00:07:04.779 --> 00:07:09.500 Services Core 47 plan will cost $47 a month. 00:07:09.920 --> 00:07:15.139 In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 % to about 00:07:15.139 --> 00:07:21.579 $105 ,000. Ethereum is down 2 % to just over 00:07:21.579 --> 00:07:29.959 $2 ,500. And XRP is down 0 .5 % to $2 .17. Moving 00:07:29.959 --> 00:07:34.240 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:34.240 --> 00:07:37.199 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:37.199 --> 00:07:40.079 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:40.079 --> 00:07:44.420 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:44.420 --> 00:07:47.899 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:47.899 --> 00:07:51.379 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:51.379 --> 00:07:54.699 strength, reducing tension, and elevating mental 00:07:54.699 --> 00:07:58.160 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:58.160 --> 00:08:02.259 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates. 00:08:02.699 --> 00:08:06.439 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:08:06.639 --> 00:08:10.579 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:10.579 --> 00:08:14.959 to tell them Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, 00:08:15.060 --> 00:08:19.740 back to the show. Let's talk science. Private 00:08:19.740 --> 00:08:23.040 space stations are emerging as the next -it destination, 00:08:23.379 --> 00:08:26.379 with several companies racing to create facilities 00:08:26.379 --> 00:08:29.839 for astronauts, researchers, and even tourists. 00:08:31.470 --> 00:08:33.870 spurred by the National Aeronautics and Space 00:08:33.870 --> 00:08:36.889 Administration, these projects aim to replace 00:08:36.889 --> 00:08:40.649 the aging International Space Station. Future 00:08:40.649 --> 00:08:42.809 visitors could include government astronauts 00:08:42.809 --> 00:08:45.809 and private scientists, while tourists seek unique 00:08:45.809 --> 00:08:49.649 experiences above Earth. Companies like Axiom 00:08:49.649 --> 00:08:53.009 Space plan to develop modern, comfortable environments, 00:08:53.309 --> 00:08:58.250 while Voyager Technologies and VAST aim for utilitarian 00:08:58.250 --> 00:09:02.929 designs. Sierra Space is innovating with expandable 00:09:02.929 --> 00:09:07.990 habitats. Blue Origin's Orbital Reef and SpaceX's 00:09:07.990 --> 00:09:11.409 Starship are also in the mix, promising exciting 00:09:11.409 --> 00:09:17.309 advancements in space travel. And in entertainment 00:09:17.309 --> 00:09:21.350 news, Marvel has unveiled a thrilling first look 00:09:21.350 --> 00:09:24.690 at the iconic villain, Galactus, from the upcoming 00:09:24.690 --> 00:09:29.779 film The Fantastic Four First Steps. As the Marvel 00:09:29.779 --> 00:09:32.860 Cinematic Universe progresses toward the climax 00:09:32.860 --> 00:09:36.279 of its multiverse saga, excitement is reaching 00:09:36.279 --> 00:09:39.919 a fever pitch. The film, set to release on July 00:09:39.919 --> 00:09:44.899 25, 2025, features a star -studded cast and promises 00:09:44.899 --> 00:09:48.820 to showcase the formidable threat posed by Galactus, 00:09:49.019 --> 00:09:53.070 expertly portrayed by Ralph Ensign. Following 00:09:53.070 --> 00:09:56.350 a previous blurry image, this new promo art reveals 00:09:56.350 --> 00:10:00.190 his truly intimidating appearance, assuring fans 00:10:00.190 --> 00:10:03.809 that this devourer of worlds is faithfully represented, 00:10:04.149 --> 00:10:08.950 unlike his earlier live -action adaptation. Well, 00:10:09.049 --> 00:10:11.970 alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the 00:10:11.970 --> 00:10:15.990 day. And today, our quote comes from the American 00:10:15.990 --> 00:10:20.289 inventor and visionary Orville Wright. And he 00:10:20.289 --> 00:10:23.340 said, If we all worked on the assumption that 00:10:23.340 --> 00:10:26.580 what is accepted as true is really true, there 00:10:26.580 --> 00:10:30.620 would be little hope of advance. And that's a 00:10:30.620 --> 00:10:33.580 wrap for this morning. You can check out our 00:10:33.580 --> 00:10:37.679 Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some captivating 00:10:37.679 --> 00:10:40.820 aerial videos with local news and the weather 00:10:40.820 --> 00:10:44.480 reports. Have an amazing day, my good friends. 00:10:44.639 --> 00:10:47.379 We'll see you tomorrow with another episode of 00:10:47.379 --> 00:10:48.799 Sunny Mornings in Boston.