WEBVTT 00:00:01.929 --> 00:00:04.230 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.410 --> 00:00:08.830 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.089 --> 00:00:13.250 and it's Friday, July 4th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.250 --> 00:00:19.550 to know, 249 years ago today, in 1776, the Second 00:00:19.550 --> 00:00:22.190 Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, 00:00:22.530 --> 00:00:25.670 Pennsylvania, adopted the Declaration of Independence, 00:00:26.210 --> 00:00:29.269 proclaiming the 13 American colonies' separation 00:00:29.269 --> 00:00:33.670 from British rule. This momentous decision laid 00:00:33.670 --> 00:00:36.109 the foundation for the United States of America, 00:00:36.409 --> 00:00:40.030 inspiring countless individuals worldwide to 00:00:40.030 --> 00:00:43.810 pursue freedom and self -governance. The Declaration 00:00:43.810 --> 00:00:46.909 of Independence remains a powerful symbol of 00:00:46.909 --> 00:00:49.630 human rights and the enduring spirit of liberty. 00:00:50.530 --> 00:00:55.490 So now you know. And now, it's time for the Weather 00:00:55.490 --> 00:01:01.259 Report. This morning, it's sunny and it feels 00:01:01.259 --> 00:01:06.420 like 66 degrees with 11 mile per hour wind. The 00:01:06.420 --> 00:01:09.760 sunset will take place at 8 .16 and it will rise 00:01:09.760 --> 00:01:13.799 again tomorrow at 5 .07. It looks like we're 00:01:13.799 --> 00:01:16.420 in for a sunny Independence Day with temperatures 00:01:16.420 --> 00:01:20.040 reaching around 83, accompanied by a light northwest 00:01:20.040 --> 00:01:25.299 breeze. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with 00:01:25.299 --> 00:01:30.250 a low of 62 and gentle winds. For all you beach 00:01:30.250 --> 00:01:32.790 runners out there, the first high tide Friday 00:01:32.790 --> 00:01:36.890 will be at 7 with the low tide at 1. The near 00:01:36.890 --> 00:01:41.090 -shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 65 degrees 00:01:41.090 --> 00:01:45.430 for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the 00:01:45.430 --> 00:01:49.489 weather. Expect partly sunny skies on Saturday 00:01:49.489 --> 00:01:54.950 with a high near 86 and a gentle west wind. Sunday 00:01:54.950 --> 00:01:57.969 and Monday will be mostly sunny with highs near 00:01:57.969 --> 00:02:02.790 93 and 94. Nights will be mostly clear to partly 00:02:02.790 --> 00:02:08.050 cloudy with lows around 72 to 73. A chance of 00:02:08.050 --> 00:02:10.250 rain showers and thunderstorms arrives Monday 00:02:10.250 --> 00:02:13.590 evening and continues into Tuesday with a high 00:02:13.590 --> 00:02:19.069 near 86. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. 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In local news, in a remarkable discovery, 00:02:58.120 --> 00:03:01.199 Jennifer Cromack uncovered a historic scroll 00:03:01.199 --> 00:03:04.400 titled A Resolution and Protest Against Slavery 00:03:04.400 --> 00:03:07.520 while volunteering at the American Baptist Archive 00:03:07.520 --> 00:03:11.080 in Groton, Massachusetts. The five -foot -long 00:03:11.080 --> 00:03:14.919 document, signed by 116 New England ministers 00:03:14.919 --> 00:03:19.639 on March 2, 1847, highlights the Baptist response 00:03:19.639 --> 00:03:23.599 to slavery. This finding, described by Cromack 00:03:23.599 --> 00:03:26.719 as the Holy Grail of abolitionist -era documents, 00:03:27.080 --> 00:03:30.060 reveals a pivotal moment in American history. 00:03:30.759 --> 00:03:33.840 The Declaration showcases the minister's commitment 00:03:33.840 --> 00:03:36.939 to justice, stating that silence on the issue 00:03:36.939 --> 00:03:41.000 of slavery is no longer an option. This document 00:03:41.000 --> 00:03:43.979 is a vital part of the ongoing narrative of faith 00:03:43.979 --> 00:03:54.159 and social justice. Now on to sports. Cristiano 00:03:54.159 --> 00:03:56.639 Ronaldo has signed a groundbreaking contract 00:03:56.639 --> 00:04:00.780 with Saudi Arabian football club Al Nasser, valued 00:04:00.780 --> 00:04:04.460 at approximately $700 million over two years, 00:04:04.639 --> 00:04:07.620 making it the highest average annual salary in 00:04:07.620 --> 00:04:10.919 sports history. This lucrative deal includes 00:04:10.919 --> 00:04:15.860 a yearly salary of about $244 million, a signing 00:04:15.860 --> 00:04:20.060 bonus of $33 million. at a 15 % equity stake 00:04:20.060 --> 00:04:23.899 in the club. Ronaldo's perks also feature private 00:04:23.899 --> 00:04:27.439 jet credits, sponsorship packs worth $82 million, 00:04:27.740 --> 00:04:31.620 and a dedicated staff of 16 individuals, including 00:04:31.620 --> 00:04:35.860 drivers and chefs. With no income tax in Saudi 00:04:35.860 --> 00:04:38.759 Arabia, Ronaldo's earnings reflect a remarkable 00:04:38.759 --> 00:04:44.420 shift in sports contracts. In local sports, This 00:04:44.420 --> 00:04:46.920 morning, the Sox face the Nationals in Washington 00:04:46.920 --> 00:04:51.740 for game one of a three -game series. Lucas Giolito, 00:04:51.920 --> 00:04:55.899 boasting a 3 .99 earned run average, will duel 00:04:55.899 --> 00:05:01.360 against Michael Soroka with a 4 .70. First pitch 00:05:01.360 --> 00:05:04.680 is at 11 .05 under warm skies with temperatures 00:05:04.680 --> 00:05:11.410 around 83 degrees. In top news. Thousands of 00:05:11.410 --> 00:05:13.810 airline passengers were grounded on Thursday 00:05:13.810 --> 00:05:16.889 as French air traffic controllers began a two 00:05:16.889 --> 00:05:20.170 -day walkout, protesting working conditions and 00:05:20.170 --> 00:05:22.750 triggering numerous flight cancellations right 00:05:22.750 --> 00:05:26.529 at the start of the summer vacation period. France's 00:05:26.529 --> 00:05:29.790 civil aviation agency requested airlines to reduce 00:05:29.790 --> 00:05:33.189 flights at major airports, including Paris, Charles 00:05:33.189 --> 00:05:38.550 de Gaulle, Orly and Nice. Ryanair cancelled 170 00:05:38.550 --> 00:05:44.160 flights. affecting over 30 ,000 passengers. EasyJet 00:05:44.160 --> 00:05:47.819 followed suit with 124 cancellations on Thursday 00:05:47.819 --> 00:05:52.540 and an additional 150 on Friday, impacting roughly 00:05:52.540 --> 00:05:57.160 20 ,000 to 25 ,000 passengers daily. The strike 00:05:57.160 --> 00:05:59.980 continues into Friday as concerns mount over 00:05:59.980 --> 00:06:05.019 understaffing and outdated equipment. In business 00:06:05.019 --> 00:06:08.949 news... In a revealing look at America's pizza 00:06:08.949 --> 00:06:12.209 economy, sales trends indicate lower -income 00:06:12.209 --> 00:06:14.829 consumers are being priced out of their favorite 00:06:14.829 --> 00:06:18.730 meals. While higher -end pizzas continue to attract 00:06:18.730 --> 00:06:22.449 diners, sales at major chains like Domino's Pizza, 00:06:22.790 --> 00:06:26.110 Papa John's, and Pizza Hut fell in the first 00:06:26.110 --> 00:06:29.990 quarter of 2025. The average price of a large 00:06:29.990 --> 00:06:33.899 pizza now stands at $18. reflecting a nearly 00:06:33.899 --> 00:06:38.819 30 % increase since 2019. As inflation pressures 00:06:38.819 --> 00:06:41.740 mount, chains are launching value menus to lure 00:06:41.740 --> 00:06:45.680 back customers. However, rising ingredient costs 00:06:45.680 --> 00:06:48.680 and economic uncertainty pose challenges for 00:06:48.680 --> 00:06:54.000 all consumers. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is 00:06:54.000 --> 00:07:00.019 up 1 % for the week to about $110 ,000. Ethereum 00:07:00.019 --> 00:07:05.860 is up 0 .5%. to just under $2 ,600. And XRP is 00:07:05.860 --> 00:07:12.879 up 3 % to $2 .26. Moving on to a more local vibe. 00:07:13.439 --> 00:07:16.560 In our community spotlight on health and wellness, 00:07:16.819 --> 00:07:19.519 we are working with a national Pilates studio 00:07:19.519 --> 00:07:22.839 to bring you some free classes, so listen up. 00:07:23.560 --> 00:07:26.699 Check out Club Pilates with several locations 00:07:26.699 --> 00:07:30.199 in the Boston area. Pilates presents a comprehensive 00:07:30.199 --> 00:07:33.560 wellness approach. cultivating strength, reducing 00:07:33.560 --> 00:07:37.699 tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific 00:07:37.699 --> 00:07:41.720 research affirms its benefits. So now you can 00:07:41.720 --> 00:07:45.360 check out Club Pilates for a free class. With 00:07:45.360 --> 00:07:49.040 locations in Canton, Wellesley, Hingham, Brookline, 00:07:49.160 --> 00:07:52.920 and Framingham, just be sure to tell them, sunny 00:07:52.920 --> 00:07:57.079 morning sent you by. And now, back to the show. 00:07:58.199 --> 00:08:01.540 Let's talk science. In a remarkable discovery, 00:08:01.939 --> 00:08:04.879 doctors have identified a new blood type called 00:08:04.879 --> 00:08:08.100 Guada negative in a French woman marking the 00:08:08.100 --> 00:08:12.339 48th known blood group system in humans. The 00:08:12.339 --> 00:08:15.019 woman from Guadeloupe was found to carry a unique 00:08:15.019 --> 00:08:18.240 genetic mutation during routine testing in 2011. 00:08:19.399 --> 00:08:23.720 Researchers revisiting her case in 2019 sequenced 00:08:23.720 --> 00:08:26.300 her genome and confirmed she is the only known 00:08:26.300 --> 00:08:30.120 carrier of this blood type. Discovering new blood 00:08:30.120 --> 00:08:32.519 groups offers patients with rare blood types 00:08:32.519 --> 00:08:35.279 a higher level of care, said the French blood 00:08:35.279 --> 00:08:38.440 establishment. This breakthrough expands our 00:08:38.440 --> 00:08:41.159 understanding of human blood types, which now 00:08:41.159 --> 00:08:47.820 encompass a total of 48 systems. And in entertainment 00:08:47.820 --> 00:08:52.539 news, this year's San Diego Comic -Con, the mecca 00:08:52.539 --> 00:08:56.240 for geek culture, will notably lack major franchises. 00:08:57.100 --> 00:09:01.159 Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros., Legendary, 00:09:01.259 --> 00:09:04.899 Sony, Lionsgate, and Paramount are all skipping 00:09:04.899 --> 00:09:07.879 the iconic Call A, which is known for significant 00:09:07.879 --> 00:09:11.620 franchise announcements. This absence is intriguing 00:09:11.620 --> 00:09:14.840 given the superhero genre is at a pivotal moment, 00:09:15.039 --> 00:09:17.559 especially after recent disappointments like 00:09:17.559 --> 00:09:22.100 Marvel's Captain America Brave New World. While 00:09:22.100 --> 00:09:25.009 some studios will still present, including Universal 00:09:25.009 --> 00:09:28.929 Pictures and Amazon NGM Studios, the overall 00:09:28.929 --> 00:09:32.029 lack of superhero content raises questions about 00:09:32.029 --> 00:09:34.649 the effectiveness of Comic -Con as a marketing 00:09:34.649 --> 00:09:39.269 platform. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for 00:09:39.269 --> 00:09:43.230 the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:09:43.230 --> 00:09:45.909 from the American civil rights activist and author, 00:09:46.070 --> 00:09:50.919 Alice Walker. And she said, The most common way 00:09:50.919 --> 00:09:53.340 people give up their power is by thinking they 00:09:53.340 --> 00:09:57.620 don't have any. And that's a wrap for this morning. 00:09:58.100 --> 00:10:01.200 You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and 00:10:01.200 --> 00:10:04.720 TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with 00:10:04.720 --> 00:10:08.519 local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing 00:10:08.519 --> 00:10:11.200 weekend, my good friends. We'll see you Monday 00:10:11.200 --> 00:10:14.299 with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.