Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Thursday, July 3rd. You'll be interested
to know, 139 years ago today, in 1886, Carl Benz
officially unveiled the Benz Patent Motor Wagen,
the world's first true automobile. This groundbreaking
invention, powered by an internal combustion
engine, revolutionized transportation and laid
the foundation for the modern automotive industry.
Benz's innovation not only transformed personal
mobility, but also spurred economic growth and
technological advancements worldwide. His pioneering
spirit continues to inspire engineers and inventors,
reminding us of the boundless possibilities of
human ingenuity. So now you know. And now. It's
time for the weather report. This morning, it's
mostly sunny and it feels like 72 degrees with
7 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 8 .16 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5
.07. It looks like we're in for a hot day with
a high near 91 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms
after 2 p .m. along with a light west breeze.
Tonight, there's still a chance of storms before
9 p .m., with mostly clear skies at a low of
65, plus a gentle wind. For all you beach runners
out there, the first high tide Thursday will
be just before 6, with a low tide at 1215. The
near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 61 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Look forward to a sunny Independence
Day with a high near 84 and a light northwest
wind. Expect mostly clear nights and warm days
ahead, reaching up to 94 on Monday. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news. The Blue Man Group is concluding its remarkable
30 -year residency in Boston this Sunday, wrapping
up with a final performance. Jonathan Screnci,
the general manager and former performer, reflected
on their journey, stating, We initially were
thinking this would maybe be two or three months,
and that would have been considered a success.
The show, featuring three bald blue men in black,
creates a unique blend of music, comedy, and
visual art. captivating local audiences. Scrincy
emphasized their community ties, saying, we were
a show, but we were also a part of a community,
a legacy they will cherish. Now on to sports.
Amazon is set to shut down its standalone freebie
streaming application next month, consolidating
its content offerings under Prime Video. Originally
launched in 2019, Freebie emerged from IMDb,
the film and television service Amazon acquired
in 1998. The notice to users stated, Prime Video
is the new exclusive home for Freebie TV shows,
movies, and live TV. Following the introduction
of advertisements on Prime Video in January 2024,
users can now access shows and movies for free
on Prime Video. without needing a subscription
to Amazon's prime loyalty program. In local sports.
In game one of the doubleheader at Fenway, the
Sox triumphed over the Reds 5 -3. Anthony's double
and Narvaez's single in the first ignited the
Sox, and Narvaez added a sacrifice fly in the
sixth, putting Boston ahead. They have snagged
the win. tossing six strong innings, while Chapman
earned the save with a perfect ninth. Richardson
took the loss for Cincinnati. In Game 2, the
Red Sox lost 8 -4, allowing 12 hits. The Sox
now hold a record of 43 -45, sitting in fourth
place behind Tampa Bay. Tomorrow morning, the
Sox face the Nationals in Washington for Game
1 of a three -game series. Lucas Giolito. Boasting
a 3 .99 earned run average, we'll duel against
Michael Soroka with a 4 .70. First pitch is at
11 .05 under warm skies with temperatures around
83 degrees. In top news, Amazon is set to shut
down its standalone freebie streaming application
next month, consolidating its content offerings
under Prime Video. Originally launched in 2019,
Freebie emerged while the film and television
service Amazon acquired in 1998. The Nutista
user stated, Prime Video is the new exclusive
home for Freebie TV shows, movies, and live TV.
Following the introduction of advertisements
on Prime Video in January 2024, users can now
access shows and movies for free on Prime Video.
without needing a subscription to Amazon's Prime
loyalty program. In business news, Amazon's Prime
Day sale is longer than ever, running from July
8th to July 11th, and it is more crucial for
the company this year. MarketWatch polling shows
muted interest in the event. as analysts from
bank of america suggest the extended duration
indicates amazon's ability to offer more discounts
despite tariff concerns as competition heats
up with retailers like walmart target and techtalk
amazon aims to entice consumers through its vast
delivery network and artificial intelligence
shopping tools Analysts predict that this year's
event could generate approximately $21 .4 billion
in gross merchandise value, marking a significant
year -over -year increase. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is up 3 % to $109 ,000. Ethereum is up
6 % to just under $2 ,600. And XRP is up 3%.
to $2 .25. 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. Scientists have found that
the rodents of Chicago are evolving in real time
due to urbanization. Chipmunks and voles in the
metro area have undergone notable changes. Chipmunks
are growing larger because of abundant human
food scraps, while their teeth have shrunk. Voles
have developed smaller inner ears to cope with
the city's noise. A research team from Chicago's
Field Museum of Natural History discovered these
morphological changes over the last 125 years.
Assistant curator Anderson Fico and mammalogist
Stephanie Smith noted that understanding these
adaptations can inform conservation efforts as
cities continue to expand. And in entertainment
news, in Jurassic World Rebirth, director Gareth
Edwards teams up with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan
Bailey, and Mahershala Ali for a dinosaur adventure
that feels overly familiar. The film bars heavily
from Steven Spielberg's iconic 1993 film, Lacking
New Creativity. In one scene, a giant titanosaurus
grazes in the jungle, accompanied by a nostalgic
score, but this moment simply echoes past glory.
The plot revolves around a pharmaceutical company
using dinosaur blood to cure heart disease, yet
the characters are unlickable and the pacing
is sluggish. Overall, Rip Earth disappoints,
failing to engage audiences meaningfully. Well,
alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the
day. And today, our quote comes from the American
inventor and businessman, Alexander Graham Bell.
And he said, When one door closes, another opens.
But we often look so long and so regretfully
upon the closed door that we do not see the one
which is open for us. 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.