Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, July 1st. You'll be interested
to know, 158 years ago today, in 1867, the Dominion
of Canada was established, uniting the provinces
of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province
of Canada into a single nation. This monumental
event marked the birth of a self -governing country
within the British Empire, laying the foundation
for the vibrant and diverse nation we know today.
Canadians commemorate this historic milestone
annually on Canada Day, celebrating with parades,
fireworks, and festivities that honor their rich
heritage and unity. So now you know. And now,
it's time for the Weather Report. This morning,
it scattered showers and thunderstorms, and it
feels like 74 degrees with 9 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 mostly cloudy skies today, with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high
near 88, accompanied by a light southwest breeze.
Tonight. Expect continued cloudiness and a low
of 73 with light winds. For all you beach runners
out there, the first low tide Tuesday will be
at 1030 with a high tide at 5. The near -shore
buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 65 degrees for the
water temperature. Looking ahead in the weather.
Expect a slight chance of rain showers Wednesday
morning. then mostly cloudy with a high near
88. Thursday brings a slight chance of afternoon
thunderstorms, sunny skies, and a high near 89.
Independence Day will be sunny and warm with
a high near 81. The weekend looks mostly sunny
with highs around 85 and comfortable nights in
the 60s. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe 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, Rhode Island Governor
Dan McKee recently signed legislation banning
the sale of certain military -style weapons in
the state. McKee emphasized, today we're delivering
progress on the work to keep our children, families,
and communities safe from gun violence. The law
prohibits the manufacture and sale of military
-style firearms, although lawful owners can still
possess and sell them under specific conditions.
Lieutenant Governor Sabine Amego stated, Families
can rest easier knowing that we've slowed the
spread of dangerous weapons of war. The law takes
effect on July 1, 2026, with violations carrying
severe penalties. Now on to sports. Willier Abreu
had a spectacular night at Fenway Park, hitting
an inside -the -park home run and a grand slam
in the same game, leading the Boston Red Sox
to a 13 -6 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Abreu's inside -the -park homer, his 15th of
the season, was a thrilling moment, as the ball
took a strange bounce. allowing him to sprint
around the bases in 16 .72 seconds. This achievement
made him the sixth player to accomplish this
feat, joining Roger Maris, who last did it in
1958. In local sports. Last night at Fenway,
the Red Sox dominated the Reds, 13 -6. Wiley
Abreu was on fire, melting a grand slam and an
inside -the -park soul of Homer. while Trevor
Story added a three -run blast in the first.
The Sox's 14 hits overwhelmed Cincinnati, with
Garcia nabbing the win as Burns suffered the
loss, unable to contain Boston's explosive offense.
With this victory, the Sox improved to 42 -44.
Tonight, the Sox face the Reds in Boston for
Game 2 of this three -game series. Richard Fitz,
with a 4 .68 earned run average, takes on Brady
Singer, sporting a 4 .31. First pitch is at 7
.10 with temperatures around 82 degrees at Fenway.
In top news. In a significant move, Hanker Innovations
has announced a second, broader recall of several
portable power bank models due to potential fire
hazards linked to lithium -ion batteries. This
follows an earlier recall of over 1 million units.
The company cited enhanced quality control measures
that revealed additional risks from a single
vendor's battery cells. Although the likelihood
of malfunction is minimal, Anker is initiating
a voluntary global recall. The latest recall
includes five models, with customers urged to
stop using them immediately. Affected units can
be replaced or exchanged for a gift card, but
must be disposed of properly. In business news,
Zillow's new real estate blacklist takes effect
on June 30, impacting how homebuyers search for
properties. Starting Monday, Zillow will ban
listings that agents promote without sharing
them in local databases within one business day.
This change targets the issue of exclusive inventory,
where properties are advertised in limited venues.
With legal disputes intensifying, especially
from Compass, buyers and sellers must navigate
this evolving landscape carefully. Consumers
should understand their agents' marketing strategies
and how they impact visibility. As Zillow emphasizes,
A transparent market benefits everyone, but Saudi
consumers must remain engaged to protect their
interests. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is down
1 % to about $107 ,000. Ethereum is down 1 %
to just under $2 ,500. And XRP is up 0 .5 % to
$2 .23. 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 tech. Amazon .com is nearing a significant
milestone in its warehouses, with a number of
robots soon matching that of human workers. The
e -commerce giant has deployed over 1 million
robots, enhancing productivity and easing staffing
issues. Automation has replaced menial tasks
with skilled roles as workers transition to overseeing
robotic systems. Amazon is also implementing
artificial intelligence to improve operations.
While the company continues to hire, it plans
to reduce its overall workforce. The rapid integration
of robotics is transforming labor markets, raising
concerns about long -term employment impacts
in high -density facilities. And in entertainment
news, a scripted adaptation of the Karen Reid
murder case is in development following her recent
acquittal. LBI Productions is collaborating with
Reed and her defense attorney, Alan Jackson,
to create a project that promises to reveal details
previously undisclosed. On June 18th, a jury
found Reed not guilty of second -degree murder
and manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend,
Boston Police Officer John O 'Keefe, while convicting
her of a lesser charge of drunken driving. The
project aims to explore the complexities of the
case and the cultural debates surrounding it,
emphasizing the struggle against perceived corruption.
Well, alrighty folks, it's time for the quote
of the day. And today, our quote comes from the
American writer and philosopher, Henry Adams.
And he said, Chaos was the law of nature. Order
was the dream of man. 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.