WEBVTT 00:00:01.929 --> 00:00:04.230 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.389 --> 00:00:08.769 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.070 --> 00:00:13.550 and it's Thursday, July 3rd. You'll be interested 00:00:13.550 --> 00:00:20.070 to know, 139 years ago today, in 1886, Carl Benz 00:00:20.070 --> 00:00:23.129 officially unveiled the Benz Patent Motor Wagen, 00:00:23.230 --> 00:00:27.410 the world's first true automobile. This groundbreaking 00:00:27.410 --> 00:00:30.230 invention, powered by an internal combustion 00:00:30.230 --> 00:00:33.630 engine, revolutionized transportation and laid 00:00:33.630 --> 00:00:36.170 the foundation for the modern automotive industry. 00:00:36.950 --> 00:00:40.250 Benz's innovation not only transformed personal 00:00:40.250 --> 00:00:43.609 mobility, but also spurred economic growth and 00:00:43.609 --> 00:00:47.810 technological advancements worldwide. His pioneering 00:00:47.810 --> 00:00:51.090 spirit continues to inspire engineers and inventors, 00:00:51.250 --> 00:00:54.250 reminding us of the boundless possibilities of 00:00:54.250 --> 00:01:00.000 human ingenuity. So now you know. And now. It's 00:01:00.000 --> 00:01:05.739 time for the weather report. This morning, it's 00:01:05.739 --> 00:01:09.379 mostly sunny and it feels like 72 degrees with 00:01:09.379 --> 00:01:13.620 7 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place 00:01:13.620 --> 00:01:17.340 at 8 .16 and it will rise again tomorrow at 5 00:01:17.340 --> 00:01:21.040 .07. It looks like we're in for a hot day with 00:01:21.040 --> 00:01:25.060 a high near 91 and a chance of showers and thunderstorms 00:01:25.060 --> 00:01:28.079 after 2 p .m. along with a light west breeze. 00:01:29.900 --> 00:01:32.680 Tonight, there's still a chance of storms before 00:01:32.680 --> 00:01:36.319 9 p .m., with mostly clear skies at a low of 00:01:36.319 --> 00:01:40.819 65, plus a gentle wind. For all you beach runners 00:01:40.819 --> 00:01:43.739 out there, the first high tide Thursday will 00:01:43.739 --> 00:01:48.719 be just before 6, with a low tide at 1215. The 00:01:48.719 --> 00:01:52.980 near -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 61 degrees 00:01:52.980 --> 00:01:57.379 for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the 00:01:57.379 --> 00:02:00.560 weather. Look forward to a sunny Independence 00:02:00.560 --> 00:02:04.280 Day with a high near 84 and a light northwest 00:02:04.280 --> 00:02:08.120 wind. Expect mostly clear nights and warm days 00:02:08.120 --> 00:02:12.620 ahead, reaching up to 94 on Monday. Bonjour, 00:02:12.840 --> 00:02:15.879 food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to 00:02:15.879 --> 00:02:19.439 you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas. 00:02:19.979 --> 00:02:23.460 Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of 00:02:23.460 --> 00:02:27.009 Encinitas Boulevard. This cafe is a haven for 00:02:27.009 --> 00:02:31.250 culinary delights. Indulge in their amazing Eggs 00:02:31.250 --> 00:02:35.270 Benedict or their gluten -free crepes. You can 00:02:35.270 --> 00:02:38.250 grab a panini for lunch or just breeze on through 00:02:38.250 --> 00:02:41.490 to get your morning coffee. They are open every 00:02:41.490 --> 00:02:45.930 day from 8 to 5. So stop on by and don't forget 00:02:45.930 --> 00:02:51.129 to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local 00:02:51.129 --> 00:02:54.889 news. The Blue Man Group is concluding its remarkable 00:02:54.889 --> 00:02:58.569 30 -year residency in Boston this Sunday, wrapping 00:02:58.569 --> 00:03:02.090 up with a final performance. Jonathan Screnci, 00:03:02.250 --> 00:03:05.550 the general manager and former performer, reflected 00:03:05.550 --> 00:03:08.590 on their journey, stating, We initially were 00:03:08.590 --> 00:03:11.110 thinking this would maybe be two or three months, 00:03:11.270 --> 00:03:13.530 and that would have been considered a success. 00:03:14.509 --> 00:03:17.449 The show, featuring three bald blue men in black, 00:03:17.689 --> 00:03:20.990 creates a unique blend of music, comedy, and 00:03:20.990 --> 00:03:25.699 visual art. captivating local audiences. Scrincy 00:03:25.699 --> 00:03:28.460 emphasized their community ties, saying, we were 00:03:28.460 --> 00:03:31.020 a show, but we were also a part of a community, 00:03:31.219 --> 00:03:39.539 a legacy they will cherish. Now on to sports. 00:03:41.000 --> 00:03:44.360 Amazon is set to shut down its standalone freebie 00:03:44.360 --> 00:03:47.379 streaming application next month, consolidating 00:03:47.379 --> 00:03:51.460 its content offerings under Prime Video. Originally 00:03:51.460 --> 00:03:55.199 launched in 2019, Freebie emerged from IMDb, 00:03:55.439 --> 00:03:58.199 the film and television service Amazon acquired 00:03:58.199 --> 00:04:03.280 in 1998. The notice to users stated, Prime Video 00:04:03.280 --> 00:04:06.479 is the new exclusive home for Freebie TV shows, 00:04:06.759 --> 00:04:10.479 movies, and live TV. Following the introduction 00:04:10.479 --> 00:04:13.919 of advertisements on Prime Video in January 2024, 00:04:14.560 --> 00:04:17.759 users can now access shows and movies for free 00:04:17.759 --> 00:04:20.310 on Prime Video. without needing a subscription 00:04:20.310 --> 00:04:25.310 to Amazon's prime loyalty program. In local sports. 00:04:26.189 --> 00:04:29.050 In game one of the doubleheader at Fenway, the 00:04:29.050 --> 00:04:33.589 Sox triumphed over the Reds 5 -3. Anthony's double 00:04:33.589 --> 00:04:36.449 and Narvaez's single in the first ignited the 00:04:36.449 --> 00:04:39.730 Sox, and Narvaez added a sacrifice fly in the 00:04:39.730 --> 00:04:43.410 sixth, putting Boston ahead. They have snagged 00:04:43.410 --> 00:04:46.600 the win. tossing six strong innings, while Chapman 00:04:46.600 --> 00:04:50.180 earned the save with a perfect ninth. Richardson 00:04:50.180 --> 00:04:53.980 took the loss for Cincinnati. In Game 2, the 00:04:53.980 --> 00:04:58.759 Red Sox lost 8 -4, allowing 12 hits. The Sox 00:04:58.759 --> 00:05:02.500 now hold a record of 43 -45, sitting in fourth 00:05:02.500 --> 00:05:06.079 place behind Tampa Bay. Tomorrow morning, the 00:05:06.079 --> 00:05:08.759 Sox face the Nationals in Washington for Game 00:05:08.759 --> 00:05:13.449 1 of a three -game series. Lucas Giolito. Boasting 00:05:13.449 --> 00:05:17.089 a 3 .99 earned run average, we'll duel against 00:05:17.089 --> 00:05:22.509 Michael Soroka with a 4 .70. First pitch is at 00:05:22.509 --> 00:05:25.730 11 .05 under warm skies with temperatures around 00:05:25.730 --> 00:05:32.589 83 degrees. In top news, Amazon is set to shut 00:05:32.589 --> 00:05:35.769 down its standalone freebie streaming application 00:05:35.769 --> 00:05:38.970 next month, consolidating its content offerings 00:05:38.970 --> 00:05:42.870 under Prime Video. Originally launched in 2019, 00:05:43.410 --> 00:05:45.850 Freebie emerged while the film and television 00:05:45.850 --> 00:05:50.610 service Amazon acquired in 1998. The Nutista 00:05:50.610 --> 00:05:53.790 user stated, Prime Video is the new exclusive 00:05:53.790 --> 00:05:57.329 home for Freebie TV shows, movies, and live TV. 00:05:58.230 --> 00:06:00.250 Following the introduction of advertisements 00:06:00.250 --> 00:06:04.750 on Prime Video in January 2024, users can now 00:06:04.750 --> 00:06:07.709 access shows and movies for free on Prime Video. 00:06:08.220 --> 00:06:10.980 without needing a subscription to Amazon's Prime 00:06:10.980 --> 00:06:17.579 loyalty program. In business news, Amazon's Prime 00:06:17.579 --> 00:06:20.720 Day sale is longer than ever, running from July 00:06:20.720 --> 00:06:24.120 8th to July 11th, and it is more crucial for 00:06:24.120 --> 00:06:27.779 the company this year. MarketWatch polling shows 00:06:27.779 --> 00:06:30.689 muted interest in the event. as analysts from 00:06:30.689 --> 00:06:33.370 bank of america suggest the extended duration 00:06:33.370 --> 00:06:36.870 indicates amazon's ability to offer more discounts 00:06:36.870 --> 00:06:40.910 despite tariff concerns as competition heats 00:06:40.910 --> 00:06:44.550 up with retailers like walmart target and techtalk 00:06:44.550 --> 00:06:47.850 amazon aims to entice consumers through its vast 00:06:47.850 --> 00:06:50.269 delivery network and artificial intelligence 00:06:50.269 --> 00:06:54.240 shopping tools Analysts predict that this year's 00:06:54.240 --> 00:06:57.959 event could generate approximately $21 .4 billion 00:06:57.959 --> 00:07:01.639 in gross merchandise value, marking a significant 00:07:01.639 --> 00:07:05.180 year -over -year increase. In crypto movement, 00:07:05.579 --> 00:07:13.000 Bitcoin is up 3 % to $109 ,000. Ethereum is up 00:07:13.000 --> 00:07:19.000 6 % to just under $2 ,600. And XRP is up 3%. 00:07:19.470 --> 00:07:26.529 to $2 .25. Moving on to a more local vibe. In 00:07:26.529 --> 00:07:28.889 our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:07:29.149 --> 00:07:31.850 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:07:31.850 --> 00:07:35.170 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:35.949 --> 00:07:39.050 Check out Club Pilates, with several locations 00:07:39.050 --> 00:07:42.529 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:42.529 --> 00:07:45.910 wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:45.910 --> 00:07:50.029 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:50.029 --> 00:07:54.050 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:54.050 --> 00:07:57.689 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:07:57.689 --> 00:08:01.389 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:08:01.470 --> 00:08:05.269 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them, sunny 00:08:05.269 --> 00:08:09.410 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:08:10.550 --> 00:08:14.670 Let's talk science. Scientists have found that 00:08:14.670 --> 00:08:17.410 the rodents of Chicago are evolving in real time 00:08:17.410 --> 00:08:21.000 due to urbanization. Chipmunks and voles in the 00:08:21.000 --> 00:08:25.259 metro area have undergone notable changes. Chipmunks 00:08:25.259 --> 00:08:27.519 are growing larger because of abundant human 00:08:27.519 --> 00:08:31.259 food scraps, while their teeth have shrunk. Voles 00:08:31.259 --> 00:08:33.779 have developed smaller inner ears to cope with 00:08:33.779 --> 00:08:37.379 the city's noise. A research team from Chicago's 00:08:37.379 --> 00:08:40.159 Field Museum of Natural History discovered these 00:08:40.159 --> 00:08:44.340 morphological changes over the last 125 years. 00:08:45.320 --> 00:08:48.600 Assistant curator Anderson Fico and mammalogist 00:08:48.600 --> 00:08:51.179 Stephanie Smith noted that understanding these 00:08:51.179 --> 00:08:54.259 adaptations can inform conservation efforts as 00:08:54.259 --> 00:09:00.259 cities continue to expand. And in entertainment 00:09:00.259 --> 00:09:04.840 news, in Jurassic World Rebirth, director Gareth 00:09:04.840 --> 00:09:08.039 Edwards teams up with Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan 00:09:08.039 --> 00:09:11.399 Bailey, and Mahershala Ali for a dinosaur adventure 00:09:11.399 --> 00:09:15.750 that feels overly familiar. The film bars heavily 00:09:15.750 --> 00:09:20.350 from Steven Spielberg's iconic 1993 film, Lacking 00:09:20.350 --> 00:09:24.710 New Creativity. In one scene, a giant titanosaurus 00:09:24.710 --> 00:09:27.750 grazes in the jungle, accompanied by a nostalgic 00:09:27.750 --> 00:09:31.269 score, but this moment simply echoes past glory. 00:09:32.009 --> 00:09:34.950 The plot revolves around a pharmaceutical company 00:09:34.950 --> 00:09:38.269 using dinosaur blood to cure heart disease, yet 00:09:38.269 --> 00:09:40.990 the characters are unlickable and the pacing 00:09:40.990 --> 00:09:44.950 is sluggish. Overall, Rip Earth disappoints, 00:09:44.950 --> 00:09:49.210 failing to engage audiences meaningfully. Well, 00:09:49.309 --> 00:09:52.210 alrighty folks, it's time for the quote of the 00:09:52.210 --> 00:09:56.230 day. And today, our quote comes from the American 00:09:56.230 --> 00:09:59.690 inventor and businessman, Alexander Graham Bell. 00:10:00.610 --> 00:10:04.710 And he said, When one door closes, another opens. 00:10:05.240 --> 00:10:07.940 But we often look so long and so regretfully 00:10:07.940 --> 00:10:10.919 upon the closed door that we do not see the one 00:10:10.919 --> 00:10:15.279 which is open for us. And that's a wrap for this 00:10:15.279 --> 00:10:18.679 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:10:19.059 --> 00:10:22.480 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:10:22.480 --> 00:10:26.600 with local news and the weather reports. Have 00:10:26.600 --> 00:10:29.320 an amazing day, my good friends. We'll see you 00:10:29.320 --> 00:10:32.379 tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:10:32.379 --> 00:10:32.720 in Boston.