Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Monday, June 30th. You'll be interested
to know. 117 years ago today, in 1908, the Tunguska
event occurred over eastern Siberia, Russia.
A massive explosion believed to be caused by
the airburst of a small comet or asteroid. flattened
approximately 2 ,000 square kilometers of forest.
Remarkably, despite the immense force, there
were no confirmed human fatalities. This extraordinary
event has since inspired extensive scientific
research into cosmic impacts and their effects
on Earth. So now you know. And now, it's time
for the weather report. This morning, there's
patchy fog, and it feels like 70 degrees, with
4 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 816, and it will rise again tomorrow at 507.
It looks like we're in for some patchy fog this
morning, but it should clear up for a mostly
sunny day, with temperatures reaching around
Iggy 6 and a gentle breeze. Tonight. Expect partly
cloudy skies with a low of 69 and light winds.
For all you beach runners out there, the first
low tide Monday will be at 945 with a high tide
just before 4. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod
Bay reads 64 degrees for the water temperature.
Looking ahead in the weather. Expect a chance
of rain showers and thunderstorms on Tuesday.
with partly sunny skies and a high near 90. Wednesday
and Thursday will be mostly sunny, with highs
near 88. Independence Day will be sunny and warm,
with highs near 82, followed by mostly clear
nights. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Café and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
just north of Encinitas Boulevard, This cafe
is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in
their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free
crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just
breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop
on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny mornings
send you. In local news. Nearly 20 beaches were
closed in Massachusetts on Sunday, primarily
due to high bacteria levels in the water. The
Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported
that 15 of the 19 closures resulted from bacterial
exceedance. Two beaches closed because of harmful
cyanobacteria blooms, while others, including
Walden Pond in Concord, are closed for construction.
Officials urge the public not to swim or enter
the water at closed locations, as it poses health
risks, including gastrointestinal and respiratory
issues. With the Fourth of July approaching,
this is particularly unfortunate for beach doors,
as many seek safe summer fun. Now on to sports.
In a thrilling match, the U .S. men's national
team overcame Costa Rica in a penalty shootout,
advancing to the semifinals of the CONCACAF Gold
Cup. The game, held at U .S. Bank Stadium, ended
in a 2 -2 draw after regulation. Goalkeeper Matt
Friese emerged as a star, making three crucial
saves in the shootout, while Damian Downs scored
the decisive kick. This victory allowed the U
.S. to avoid an upset, setting up a semifinal
clash against Guatemala in St. Louis. The team
had previously struggled with second -half leads
but showed resilience in this intense matchup.
In local sports. Yesterday afternoon at Fenway,
the Sox were edged by the Blue Jays 5 -3. Despite
a two -run rally in the second, featuring a double
by Rafaela, The Sox couldn't overcome Toronto's
strong start. Barger and Guerrero Jr. homered
off Buehler, who took the loss, surrendering
four runs in six innings. Toronto's Rodriguez
secured the win, with Hoffman earning the save.
The Sox now stand at 41 -44 this season. Tonight,
the Sox host the Reds at Fenway for Game 1 of
a three -game series. Derrick Crochet, with a
2 .06 earned run average, takes the mound for
Boston, while Chase Burns pitches for Cincinnati
with a 5 .40. First pitch is at 7 .10, and it's
a warm 81 degrees in the back bay. In top news,
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway predicts
that changes in mortgage rates will significantly
impact the housing market this year. Homebuyers
have faced an unpredictable landscape, with rising
prices and stubborn rates leading many young
Americans to delay or abandon homeownership.
Although mortgage rates dipped below 3 % during
the pandemic, the subsequent inflation pushed
housing costs higher. As rates approach 7%, homebuyer
demand is shifting, with affordability becoming
paramount. Experts note that even minor fluctuations
in rates can make buyers hesitant, impacting
market enthusiasm and activity, as affordability
remains a major barrier for many aspiring homeowners.
In business news, Costco is introducing a new
early shopping perk, catering specifically to
its executive members, who pay $130 a year. Starting
June 30th, select U .S. locations will open an
hour earlier from Sunday through Friday, but
only for these members. Regular members can shop
starting at 10 a .m. on weekdays and 9 .30 a
.m. on Saturdays. While some customers express
frustration over this perceived second terror
treatment, Others see it as a justified benefit
for the 27 % of members who contribute to 73
% of Costco's global sales. This shift reflects
Costco's evolving membership dynamics. In crypto
movement, Bitcoin is up 1 % over the weekend
to about $109 ,000. Ethereum is up 2 % to just
over $2 ,500. And XRP is up 4 % to $2 .19. Moving
on to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight
on health and wellness, we are working with a
national Pilates studio to bring you some free
classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates
with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates
presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating
strength, Reducing tension and elevating mental
well -being. Scientific research affirms its
benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates
for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley,
Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure
to tell them, sunny morning sent you by. And
now, back to the show. Let's talk science. For
the first time ever, a research team named Colossal
may have spotted a juvenile colossal squid while
exploring the waters around Antarctica. This
remarkable sighting could provide the first video
of this elusive creature, known scientifically
as Messonicotuthis hamiltoni. The team used a
deep -sea camera attached to a polar tourism
vessel to capture this footage. While the video
is currently under peer review, it is a significant
achievement for marine biologists, revealing
nearly 80 species, including giant volcano sponges
and Antarctic sunflower stars. The colossal squid
remains a mystery, but collaboration with tourism
could unlock more secrets of our oceans. And
in entertainment news, in a thrilling box office
showdown, F1, starring Brad Pitt, roared to a
remarkable $55 .6 million during its domestic
opening weekend, marking Apple's first box office
hit. With stellar reviews and an A -grade on
CinemaScore, the film grossed $88 .4 million
internationally. Directed by Joseph Kosinski,
F1 follows a retired Formula One driver returning
to the sport to coach a rookie. Meanwhile, the
horror sequel Megan 2 stumbled, earning only
$10 million. Despite its modest budget, the sequel's
weak performance suggests it may not become a
lasting franchise. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American author and philosopher,
William James. And he said, The greatest discovery
of any generation is that a human can alter his
life by altering his attitude. And that's a wrap
for this morning. You can check out our Instagram,
YouTube and TikTok for some captivating aerial
videos with local news and the weather reports.
Have an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see
you tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings
in Boston.