Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Tuesday, July 8th. You'll be interested
to know. 78 years ago today, in 1947, reports
emerged of a flying saucer crash near Roswell,
New Mexico. This event sparked widespread interest
and became a cornerstone of modern UFO lore.
The Roswell incident has since inspired countless
discussions, investigations, and cultural works,
fueling humanity's fascination with the possibility
of extraterrestrial life and the mysteries of
the universe. So now you know. And now, it's
time for the weather report. This morning, there's
a slight chance of rain showers. and it feels
like 77 degrees with 7 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 scattered showers and thunderstorms
this afternoon, with a partly sunny sky and a
high near 91. Expect a gentle west wind. Tonight.
We'll see more thunderstorms likely with a low
of 68 and light northeast winds. For all you
beach runners out there, the first high tide
Tuesday will be at 1030 with the low tide at
415. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay reads
62 degrees for the water temperature. Looking
ahead in the weather, expect a cloudy week ahead.
With chances of rain showers and thunderstorms
on Wednesday through Friday, highs around 74
to 75 and lows in the mid -60s. Saturday brings
partly sunny skies and a high near 78. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts! This podcast is brought to
you by Versailles Café and Pastries in Encinitas.
Nestled on El Camino Real South, just north of
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to tell them. Sunny Morning sends you. In local
news. Will Massachusetts' happy hour ban be lifted
soon? On July 7th, Senator Julian Sir pitched
to repeal the ban, emphasizing the need for cold
beer promotions to help small businesses thrive.
Happy hour has been banned since 1984 to curb
drunk driving. Sears legislation would allow
cities to offer promotions, but it has repeatedly
failed in the legislature. The Massachusetts
Restaurant Association opposes changes, citing
concerns over competition and financial stability.
Sir argues that happy hour could enhance profits,
especially for businesses struggling in a post
-pandemic world. The debate continues as both
sides present their cases. Now on to sports.
The 2025 MLB All -Star Game roster announcement
sparked debate, particularly over eight notable
snubs. Among them is Juan Soto from the New York
Mets, who, despite a slow start, has surged with
impressive numbers. Seiya Suzuki from the Chicago
Cubs leads the majors with 77 runs batted in,
while teammate Michael Bush boasts an outstanding
slash line. Tria Turner of the Philadelphia Phillies
and George Springer from the Toronto Blue Jays
are also deserving. Junior Caminero of the Rays
and Randy Orozarena from the Seattle Mariners
both showcased their talents yet missed the cut.
Lastly, Christopher Sanchez, a standout pitcher
for the Phillies, was overlooked, raising eyebrows
among fans and analysts alike. In local sports.
Last night at Fenway Park, the Sox triumphed
over the Rockies 9 -3. Boston's bats were on
fire, with homers from Anthony, Rafaela, and
Gonzalez. Fitz secured the win while Gombert
took the loss, allowing seven runs over four
and two -thirds innings. The Sox had 14 hits
and played error -free baseball, bringing their
record to 47 -45. Tonight, the Sox face the Rockies
at Fenway for Game 2 of this three -game series.
Brian Baio, with a 3 .42 earned run average,
takes on Kyle Freeland, who has a 5 .49. First
pitch is at 7 -10 with perfect conditions at
81 degrees. In top news, as millions of Americans
enjoyed Independence Day, researchers have delivered
some staggering news. Hot dogs may be dangerous.
A survey published in Nature Medicine reviewed
over 60 nutrition studies, revealing that there
is no safe amount of processed food, including
cured meats, sugary drinks, and trans fatty acids.
The findings linked these foods to chronic diseases,
such as type 2 diabetes and colon cancer. For
instance, eating just one hot dog daily increases
the risk of type 2 diabetes by 11%. While this
research is compelling, changing America's hot
dog habits may prove challenging. In business
news, Amazon is transforming Prime Day into Prime
Week, extending this year's promotion to four
days, hoping to attract more shoppers and new
Prime members. This event starting Tuesday is
projected to generate a record $12 .9 billion
in the United States, up 53 % from last year.
While interest in Prime Day has declined over
time, analysts suggest consumers are keen on
finding value amid rising tariff concerns. Sellers
expect significant sales despite uncertainty
about demand. Additionally, Amazon will leverage
this event to boost its advertising revenue and
attract new Prime members. In crypto movement,
Bitcoin is down 0 .5 % to just under $108 ,000.
Ethereum is down 2 % to just over $2 ,500. And
XRP is unchanged at $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 tech. A long -lost
Chinese typewriter, the Ming Cui, discovered
in a basement in upstate New York, has sparked
excitement among scholars in the United States.
Taiwan, and China. Patented in 1946, this typewriter
was crucial in the development of modern Chinese
computing. Invented by Lin Yutang, a prominent
linguist, the typewriter ingeniously breaks down
Chinese pictographs by shape, allowing it to
suggest characters on a small screen. Stanford
University recently acquired the restored prototype.
This discovery symbolizes a bridge between cultures,
reflecting Lin's vision of preserving Chinese
identity within a modern framework. And in entertainment
news, Jack Quaid has had a prolific year in 2025,
starring in multiple films, including the action
comedy Heads of State. In it, Quaid plays Marty
Comer, a station agent protecting a U .S. president
and a U .K. prime minister from assassination
attempts. He describes the experience as a dream
come true, noting it ignited his passion for
action roles. As he wraps up filming his iconic
character, Huey Campbell and the boys, Quaid
expresses mixed emotions about saying goodbye.
He is proud of the show's finale. praising creator
Eric Crick for his work with the source material.
Heads of State is now streaming on Amazon Prime
Video. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American inventor and businessman Thomas
Edison. And he said, To invent, you need a good
imagination and a pile of junk. 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.