WEBVTT 00:00:01.929 --> 00:00:04.230 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.389 --> 00:00:08.830 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.130 --> 00:00:13.570 and it's Monday, June 30th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.570 --> 00:00:19.710 to know. 117 years ago today, in 1908, the Tunguska 00:00:19.710 --> 00:00:22.589 event occurred over eastern Siberia, Russia. 00:00:23.449 --> 00:00:26.530 A massive explosion believed to be caused by 00:00:26.530 --> 00:00:30.050 the airburst of a small comet or asteroid. flattened 00:00:30.050 --> 00:00:33.090 approximately 2 ,000 square kilometers of forest. 00:00:34.289 --> 00:00:37.130 Remarkably, despite the immense force, there 00:00:37.130 --> 00:00:41.270 were no confirmed human fatalities. This extraordinary 00:00:41.270 --> 00:00:44.070 event has since inspired extensive scientific 00:00:44.070 --> 00:00:47.770 research into cosmic impacts and their effects 00:00:47.770 --> 00:00:53.390 on Earth. So now you know. And now, it's time 00:00:53.390 --> 00:00:58.840 for the weather report. This morning, there's 00:00:58.840 --> 00:01:02.359 patchy fog, and it feels like 70 degrees, with 00:01:02.359 --> 00:01:06.420 4 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:01:06.420 --> 00:01:10.819 at 816, and it will rise again tomorrow at 507. 00:01:11.719 --> 00:01:14.659 It looks like we're in for some patchy fog this 00:01:14.659 --> 00:01:17.019 morning, but it should clear up for a mostly 00:01:17.019 --> 00:01:19.780 sunny day, with temperatures reaching around 00:01:19.780 --> 00:01:25.370 Iggy 6 and a gentle breeze. Tonight. Expect partly 00:01:25.370 --> 00:01:28.950 cloudy skies with a low of 69 and light winds. 00:01:29.849 --> 00:01:32.689 For all you beach runners out there, the first 00:01:32.689 --> 00:01:36.549 low tide Monday will be at 945 with a high tide 00:01:36.549 --> 00:01:41.049 just before 4. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod 00:01:41.049 --> 00:01:44.549 Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature. 00:01:46.430 --> 00:01:50.030 Looking ahead in the weather. Expect a chance 00:01:50.030 --> 00:01:52.590 of rain showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday. 00:01:53.129 --> 00:01:57.390 with partly sunny skies and a high near 90. Wednesday 00:01:57.390 --> 00:02:00.010 and Thursday will be mostly sunny, with highs 00:02:00.010 --> 00:02:04.069 near 88. Independence Day will be sunny and warm, 00:02:04.189 --> 00:02:07.590 with highs near 82, followed by mostly clear 00:02:07.590 --> 00:02:12.270 nights. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast 00:02:12.270 --> 00:02:15.490 is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries 00:02:15.490 --> 00:02:19.430 in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South, 00:02:19.669 --> 00:02:22.919 just north of Encinitas Boulevard, This cafe 00:02:22.919 --> 00:02:27.180 is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in 00:02:27.180 --> 00:02:30.560 their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free 00:02:30.560 --> 00:02:34.439 crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just 00:02:34.439 --> 00:02:36.780 breeze on through to get your morning coffee. 00:02:37.080 --> 00:02:41.500 They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop 00:02:41.500 --> 00:02:44.879 on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings 00:02:44.879 --> 00:02:51.180 send you. In local news. Nearly 20 beaches were 00:02:51.180 --> 00:02:54.080 closed in Massachusetts on Sunday, primarily 00:02:54.080 --> 00:02:58.259 due to high bacteria levels in the water. The 00:02:58.259 --> 00:03:00.639 Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported 00:03:00.639 --> 00:03:04.479 that 15 of the 19 closures resulted from bacterial 00:03:04.479 --> 00:03:08.539 exceedance. Two beaches closed because of harmful 00:03:08.539 --> 00:03:11.800 cyanobacteria blooms, while others, including 00:03:11.800 --> 00:03:15.099 Walden Pond in Concord, are closed for construction. 00:03:16.130 --> 00:03:19.050 Officials urge the public not to swim or enter 00:03:19.050 --> 00:03:22.110 the water at closed locations, as it poses health 00:03:22.110 --> 00:03:25.069 risks, including gastrointestinal and respiratory 00:03:25.069 --> 00:03:28.389 issues. With the Fourth of July approaching, 00:03:28.629 --> 00:03:31.349 this is particularly unfortunate for beach doors, 00:03:31.550 --> 00:03:39.990 as many seek safe summer fun. Now on to sports. 00:03:41.550 --> 00:03:44.330 In a thrilling match, the U .S. men's national 00:03:44.330 --> 00:03:47.750 team overcame Costa Rica in a penalty shootout, 00:03:47.830 --> 00:03:51.090 advancing to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold 00:03:51.090 --> 00:03:55.590 Cup. The game, held at U .S. Bank Stadium, ended 00:03:55.590 --> 00:04:00.210 in a 2 -2 draw after regulation. Goalkeeper Matt 00:04:00.210 --> 00:04:03.250 Friese emerged as a star, making three crucial 00:04:03.250 --> 00:04:06.210 saves in the shootout, while Damian Downs scored 00:04:06.210 --> 00:04:09.740 the decisive kick. This victory allowed the U 00:04:09.740 --> 00:04:12.919 .S. to avoid an upset, setting up a semifinal 00:04:12.919 --> 00:04:16.899 clash against Guatemala in St. Louis. The team 00:04:16.899 --> 00:04:19.420 had previously struggled with second -half leads 00:04:19.420 --> 00:04:22.459 but showed resilience in this intense matchup. 00:04:23.399 --> 00:04:27.540 In local sports. Yesterday afternoon at Fenway, 00:04:27.720 --> 00:04:32.879 the Sox were edged by the Blue Jays 5 -3. Despite 00:04:32.879 --> 00:04:35.779 a two -run rally in the second, featuring a double 00:04:35.779 --> 00:04:39.009 by Rafaela, The Sox couldn't overcome Toronto's 00:04:39.009 --> 00:04:42.750 strong start. Barger and Guerrero Jr. homered 00:04:42.750 --> 00:04:45.629 off Buehler, who took the loss, surrendering 00:04:45.629 --> 00:04:49.730 four runs in six innings. Toronto's Rodriguez 00:04:49.730 --> 00:04:52.509 secured the win, with Hoffman earning the save. 00:04:53.170 --> 00:04:58.550 The Sox now stand at 41 -44 this season. Tonight, 00:04:58.769 --> 00:05:01.870 the Sox host the Reds at Fenway for Game 1 of 00:05:01.870 --> 00:05:05.620 a three -game series. Derrick Crochet, with a 00:05:05.620 --> 00:05:09.540 2 .06 earned run average, takes the mound for 00:05:09.540 --> 00:05:12.540 Boston, while Chase Burns pitches for Cincinnati 00:05:12.540 --> 00:05:18.699 with a 5 .40. First pitch is at 7 .10, and it's 00:05:18.699 --> 00:05:24.100 a warm 81 degrees in the back bay. In top news, 00:05:24.560 --> 00:05:27.639 Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway predicts 00:05:27.639 --> 00:05:30.160 that changes in mortgage rates will significantly 00:05:30.160 --> 00:05:34.170 impact the housing market this year. Homebuyers 00:05:34.170 --> 00:05:37.350 have faced an unpredictable landscape, with rising 00:05:37.350 --> 00:05:40.170 prices and stubborn rates leading many young 00:05:40.170 --> 00:05:43.449 Americans to delay or abandon homeownership. 00:05:44.250 --> 00:05:47.589 Although mortgage rates dipped below 3 % during 00:05:47.589 --> 00:05:50.230 the pandemic, the subsequent inflation pushed 00:05:50.230 --> 00:05:55.310 housing costs higher. As rates approach 7%, homebuyer 00:05:55.310 --> 00:05:57.970 demand is shifting, with affordability becoming 00:05:57.970 --> 00:06:02.060 paramount. Experts note that even minor fluctuations 00:06:02.060 --> 00:06:05.319 in rates can make buyers hesitant, impacting 00:06:05.319 --> 00:06:08.800 market enthusiasm and activity, as affordability 00:06:08.800 --> 00:06:12.199 remains a major barrier for many aspiring homeowners. 00:06:13.860 --> 00:06:18.779 In business news, Costco is introducing a new 00:06:18.779 --> 00:06:21.680 early shopping perk, catering specifically to 00:06:21.680 --> 00:06:27.379 its executive members, who pay $130 a year. Starting 00:06:27.379 --> 00:06:30.600 June 30th, select U .S. locations will open an 00:06:30.600 --> 00:06:33.579 hour earlier from Sunday through Friday, but 00:06:33.579 --> 00:06:37.259 only for these members. Regular members can shop 00:06:37.259 --> 00:06:40.420 starting at 10 a .m. on weekdays and 9 .30 a 00:06:40.420 --> 00:06:44.040 .m. on Saturdays. While some customers express 00:06:44.040 --> 00:06:46.959 frustration over this perceived second terror 00:06:46.959 --> 00:06:50.079 treatment, Others see it as a justified benefit 00:06:50.079 --> 00:06:54.000 for the 27 % of members who contribute to 73 00:06:54.000 --> 00:06:58.319 % of Costco's global sales. This shift reflects 00:06:58.319 --> 00:07:02.220 Costco's evolving membership dynamics. In crypto 00:07:02.220 --> 00:07:06.300 movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % over the weekend 00:07:06.300 --> 00:07:12.980 to about $109 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to just 00:07:12.980 --> 00:07:21.970 over $2 ,500. And XRP is up 4 % to $2 .19. Moving 00:07:21.970 --> 00:07:26.189 on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:07:26.189 --> 00:07:29.149 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:07:29.149 --> 00:07:32.050 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:07:32.050 --> 00:07:36.410 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:07:36.410 --> 00:07:39.930 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:07:39.930 --> 00:07:43.350 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:07:43.350 --> 00:07:46.670 strength, Reducing tension and elevating mental 00:07:46.670 --> 00:07:50.129 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:07:50.129 --> 00:07:54.230 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:07:54.230 --> 00:07:58.410 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:07:58.589 --> 00:08:02.550 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:08:02.550 --> 00:08:06.550 to tell them, sunny morning sent you by. And 00:08:06.550 --> 00:08:11.610 now, back to the show. Let's talk science. For 00:08:11.610 --> 00:08:14.509 the first time ever, a research team named Colossal 00:08:14.509 --> 00:08:18.129 may have spotted a juvenile colossal squid while 00:08:18.129 --> 00:08:21.829 exploring the waters around Antarctica. This 00:08:21.829 --> 00:08:24.509 remarkable sighting could provide the first video 00:08:24.509 --> 00:08:27.350 of this elusive creature, known scientifically 00:08:27.350 --> 00:08:31.889 as Messonicotuthis hamiltoni. The team used a 00:08:31.889 --> 00:08:34.490 deep -sea camera attached to a polar tourism 00:08:34.490 --> 00:08:38.100 vessel to capture this footage. While the video 00:08:38.100 --> 00:08:40.840 is currently under peer review, it is a significant 00:08:40.840 --> 00:08:43.919 achievement for marine biologists, revealing 00:08:43.919 --> 00:08:48.120 nearly 80 species, including giant volcano sponges 00:08:48.120 --> 00:08:52.340 and Antarctic sunflower stars. The colossal squid 00:08:52.340 --> 00:08:55.580 remains a mystery, but collaboration with tourism 00:08:55.580 --> 00:09:01.500 could unlock more secrets of our oceans. And 00:09:01.500 --> 00:09:05.419 in entertainment news, in a thrilling box office 00:09:05.419 --> 00:09:09.480 showdown, F1, starring Brad Pitt, roared to a 00:09:09.480 --> 00:09:13.519 remarkable $55 .6 million during its domestic 00:09:13.519 --> 00:09:16.700 opening weekend, marking Apple's first box office 00:09:16.700 --> 00:09:21.039 hit. With stellar reviews and an A -grade on 00:09:21.039 --> 00:09:24.759 CinemaScore, the film grossed $88 .4 million 00:09:24.759 --> 00:09:28.299 internationally. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, 00:09:28.639 --> 00:09:32.440 F1 follows a retired Formula One driver returning 00:09:32.440 --> 00:09:35.990 to the sport to coach a rookie. Meanwhile, the 00:09:35.990 --> 00:09:39.289 horror sequel Megan 2 stumbled, earning only 00:09:39.289 --> 00:09:44.250 $10 million. Despite its modest budget, the sequel's 00:09:44.250 --> 00:09:46.730 weak performance suggests it may not become a 00:09:46.730 --> 00:09:51.450 lasting franchise. Well, alrighty folks, it's 00:09:51.450 --> 00:09:55.389 time for the quote of the day. And today, our 00:09:55.389 --> 00:09:57.970 quote comes from the American author and philosopher, 00:09:58.289 --> 00:10:03.559 William James. And he said, The greatest discovery 00:10:03.559 --> 00:10:06.659 of any generation is that a human can alter his 00:10:06.659 --> 00:10:11.440 life by altering his attitude. And that's a wrap 00:10:11.440 --> 00:10:14.480 for this morning. You can check out our Instagram, 00:10:14.820 --> 00:10:18.559 YouTube and TikTok for some captivating aerial 00:10:18.559 --> 00:10:21.600 videos with local news and the weather reports. 00:10:22.539 --> 00:10:25.799 Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see 00:10:25.799 --> 00:10:28.960 you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:28.960 --> 00:10:29.320 in Boston.