Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, July 4th. You'll be interested
to know, 249 years ago today, in 1776, the Second
Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, adopted the Declaration of Independence,
proclaiming the 13 American colonies' separation
from British rule. This momentous decision laid
the foundation for the United States of America,
inspiring countless individuals worldwide to
pursue freedom and self -governance. The Declaration
of Independence remains a powerful symbol of
human rights and the enduring spirit of liberty.
So now you know. And now, it's time for the Weather
Report. This morning, it's sunny and it feels
like 66 degrees with 11 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 sunny Independence Day with temperatures
reaching around 83, accompanied by a light northwest
breeze. Tonight, expect mostly clear skies with
a low of 62 and gentle winds. For all you beach
runners out there, the first high tide Friday
will be at 7 with the low tide at 1. The near
-shore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads 65 degrees
for the water temperature. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect partly sunny skies on Saturday
with a high near 86 and a gentle west wind. Sunday
and Monday will be mostly sunny with highs near
93 and 94. Nights will be mostly clear to partly
cloudy with lows around 72 to 73. A chance of
rain showers and thunderstorms arrives Monday
evening and continues into Tuesday with a high
near 86. 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
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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 Morning
sends you. In local news, in a remarkable discovery,
Jennifer Cromack uncovered a historic scroll
titled A Resolution and Protest Against Slavery
while volunteering at the American Baptist Archive
in Groton, Massachusetts. The five -foot -long
document, signed by 116 New England ministers
on March 2, 1847, highlights the Baptist response
to slavery. This finding, described by Cromack
as the Holy Grail of abolitionist -era documents,
reveals a pivotal moment in American history.
The Declaration showcases the minister's commitment
to justice, stating that silence on the issue
of slavery is no longer an option. This document
is a vital part of the ongoing narrative of faith
and social justice. Now on to sports. Cristiano
Ronaldo has signed a groundbreaking contract
with Saudi Arabian football club Al Nasser, valued
at approximately $700 million over two years,
making it the highest average annual salary in
sports history. This lucrative deal includes
a yearly salary of about $244 million, a signing
bonus of $33 million. at a 15 % equity stake
in the club. Ronaldo's perks also feature private
jet credits, sponsorship packs worth $82 million,
and a dedicated staff of 16 individuals, including
drivers and chefs. With no income tax in Saudi
Arabia, Ronaldo's earnings reflect a remarkable
shift in sports contracts. In local sports, This
morning, the Sox face the Nationals in Washington
for game one of a three -game series. Lucas Giolito,
boasting a 3 .99 earned run average, will 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. Thousands of
airline passengers were grounded on Thursday
as French air traffic controllers began a two
-day walkout, protesting working conditions and
triggering numerous flight cancellations right
at the start of the summer vacation period. France's
civil aviation agency requested airlines to reduce
flights at major airports, including Paris, Charles
de Gaulle, Orly and Nice. Ryanair cancelled 170
flights. affecting over 30 ,000 passengers. EasyJet
followed suit with 124 cancellations on Thursday
and an additional 150 on Friday, impacting roughly
20 ,000 to 25 ,000 passengers daily. The strike
continues into Friday as concerns mount over
understaffing and outdated equipment. In business
news... In a revealing look at America's pizza
economy, sales trends indicate lower -income
consumers are being priced out of their favorite
meals. While higher -end pizzas continue to attract
diners, sales at major chains like Domino's Pizza,
Papa John's, and Pizza Hut fell in the first
quarter of 2025. The average price of a large
pizza now stands at $18. reflecting a nearly
30 % increase since 2019. As inflation pressures
mount, chains are launching value menus to lure
back customers. However, rising ingredient costs
and economic uncertainty pose challenges for
all consumers. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is
up 1 % for the week to about $110 ,000. Ethereum
is up 0 .5%. to just under $2 ,600. And XRP is
up 3 % to $2 .26. 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. In a remarkable discovery,
doctors have identified a new blood type called
Guada negative in a French woman marking the
48th known blood group system in humans. The
woman from Guadeloupe was found to carry a unique
genetic mutation during routine testing in 2011.
Researchers revisiting her case in 2019 sequenced
her genome and confirmed she is the only known
carrier of this blood type. Discovering new blood
groups offers patients with rare blood types
a higher level of care, said the French blood
establishment. This breakthrough expands our
understanding of human blood types, which now
encompass a total of 48 systems. And in entertainment
news, this year's San Diego Comic -Con, the mecca
for geek culture, will notably lack major franchises.
Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Warner Bros., Legendary,
Sony, Lionsgate, and Paramount are all skipping
the iconic Call A, which is known for significant
franchise announcements. This absence is intriguing
given the superhero genre is at a pivotal moment,
especially after recent disappointments like
Marvel's Captain America Brave New World. While
some studios will still present, including Universal
Pictures and Amazon NGM Studios, the overall
lack of superhero content raises questions about
the effectiveness of Comic -Con as a marketing
platform. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American civil rights activist and author,
Alice Walker. And she said, The most common way
people give up their power is by thinking they
don't have any. And that's a wrap for this morning.
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local news and the weather reports. Have an amazing
weekend, my good friends. We'll see you Monday
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in Boston.