WEBVTT 00:00:01.929 --> 00:00:04.250 Good morning and a warm welcome to your show, 00:00:04.410 --> 00:00:08.810 Sunny Mornings in Boston. I'm your host, Melissa, 00:00:09.109 --> 00:00:13.210 and it's Wednesday, July 9th. You'll be interested 00:00:13.210 --> 00:00:19.149 to know, 148 years ago today, in 1877, the inaugural 00:00:19.149 --> 00:00:22.030 Wimbledon Championships commenced in London, 00:00:22.109 --> 00:00:25.530 England. This historic event marked the beginning 00:00:25.530 --> 00:00:28.350 of the world's oldest and most prestigious tennis 00:00:28.350 --> 00:00:30.809 tournament. setting the stage for generations 00:00:30.809 --> 00:00:33.549 of athletes to showcase their talents on the 00:00:33.549 --> 00:00:36.950 esteemed grass courts. The Wimbledon Championships 00:00:36.950 --> 00:00:39.689 have since become a symbol of excellence and 00:00:39.689 --> 00:00:42.950 tradition in the sport of tennis, inspiring countless 00:00:42.950 --> 00:00:48.369 individuals worldwide. So now you know. And now, 00:00:48.450 --> 00:00:54.469 it's time for the weather report. This morning, 00:00:54.509 --> 00:00:58.189 there's patchy fog and it feels like 74 degrees. 00:00:58.799 --> 00:01:02.799 with 4 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take 00:01:02.799 --> 00:01:05.900 place at 8 .16 and it will rise again tomorrow 00:01:05.900 --> 00:01:10.340 at 5 .07. It looks like we're in for some patchy 00:01:10.340 --> 00:01:13.659 fog and a good chance of showers and thunderstorms 00:01:13.659 --> 00:01:16.459 this morning, clearing a bit later with a cloudy 00:01:16.459 --> 00:01:22.060 high near 77 and a light breeze. Tonight, expect 00:01:22.060 --> 00:01:24.900 continued chances of showers and thunderstorms, 00:01:24.900 --> 00:01:29.030 mostly cloudy skies. a low of 67 and light winds. 00:01:29.969 --> 00:01:32.810 For all you beach runners out there, the first 00:01:32.810 --> 00:01:36.390 high tide Wednesday will be at 1115 with a low 00:01:36.390 --> 00:01:40.769 tide at 5. The nearshore buoy at Cape Cod Bay 00:01:40.769 --> 00:01:46.549 reads 65 degrees for the water temperature. Looking 00:01:46.549 --> 00:01:50.109 ahead in the weather. Expect a chance of rain 00:01:50.109 --> 00:01:52.950 and thunderstorms Thursday with cloudy skies 00:01:52.950 --> 00:01:57.269 and a high near 74. Friday and Saturday will 00:01:57.269 --> 00:02:00.810 be partly sunny, with highs in the 70s and 80s. 00:02:01.329 --> 00:02:04.150 Nights will be mostly cloudy, with lows around 00:02:04.150 --> 00:02:10.050 68 to 69. Bonjour, food enthusiasts! 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In local news, in a significant funding 00:02:48.840 --> 00:02:52.099 controversy, Governor Maura Healey Lieutenant 00:02:52.099 --> 00:02:55.020 Governor Kim Driscoll and other Massachusetts 00:02:55.020 --> 00:02:57.500 leaders have criticized the Trump administration 00:02:57.500 --> 00:03:01.740 for withholding over $100 million in public school 00:03:01.740 --> 00:03:06.099 funding. This funding, already allocated by Congress, 00:03:06.360 --> 00:03:09.460 supports essential programs such as summer and 00:03:09.460 --> 00:03:12.180 after -school initiatives, mental health services, 00:03:12.300 --> 00:03:15.939 and supplies. Healy emphasized that the delay 00:03:15.939 --> 00:03:19.080 harms children and educators, stating, Every 00:03:19.080 --> 00:03:21.599 day that goes by without this education funding 00:03:21.599 --> 00:03:25.180 hurts children, educators, communities and our 00:03:25.180 --> 00:03:29.240 economy. School districts, like New Bedford Public 00:03:29.240 --> 00:03:32.159 Schools, fear program shutdowns without this 00:03:32.159 --> 00:03:40.080 crucial financial support. Now on to sports. 00:03:41.639 --> 00:03:44.719 In a tough matchup, the Seattle Mariners fell 00:03:44.719 --> 00:03:47.460 to the New York Yankees with a score of 10 -3 00:03:47.460 --> 00:03:51.020 on July 8th, but Cal Raleigh made history by 00:03:51.020 --> 00:03:55.120 hitting his 36th home run of the season. This 00:03:55.120 --> 00:03:57.819 impressive feat allowed Raleigh to surpass the 00:03:57.819 --> 00:04:01.699 legendary Ken Griffey Jr., who had hit 35 home 00:04:01.699 --> 00:04:06.639 runs before the All -Star break in 1998. Rayleigh 00:04:06.639 --> 00:04:09.759 is now closing in on Barry Bond's record of 39 00:04:09.759 --> 00:04:14.699 home runs before the 2001 All -Star break. The 00:04:14.699 --> 00:04:17.180 record for most home runs by a catcher in a full 00:04:17.180 --> 00:04:20.680 season is 48, accomplished by Salvador Perez 00:04:20.680 --> 00:04:30.699 in 2021. In local sports. In top news. Passengers 00:04:30.699 --> 00:04:33.660 departing from select U .S. airports may soon 00:04:33.660 --> 00:04:35.759 be able to leave their shoes on during security 00:04:35.759 --> 00:04:39.519 checks, regardless of whether they have TSA PreCheck 00:04:39.519 --> 00:04:43.300 access. The Transportation Security Administration 00:04:43.300 --> 00:04:46.319 is reportedly phasing out its long -standing 00:04:46.319 --> 00:04:49.060 requirement for most travelers to remove their 00:04:49.060 --> 00:04:52.000 shoes, although the agency has not officially 00:04:52.000 --> 00:04:56.610 confirmed this change. Since August 2006, shoes 00:04:56.610 --> 00:04:59.069 have been removed to enhance security against 00:04:59.069 --> 00:05:02.689 explosive threats, a policy stemming from a failed 00:05:02.689 --> 00:05:06.350 terror plot involving the shoe bomber. Travelers 00:05:06.350 --> 00:05:08.449 should await official guidance regarding this 00:05:08.449 --> 00:05:11.389 significant potential shift in security procedures. 00:05:13.110 --> 00:05:17.920 In business news, in a significant shift, United 00:05:17.920 --> 00:05:21.100 States imports of antimony oxides from Thailand 00:05:21.100 --> 00:05:24.240 and Mexico have surged following China's export 00:05:24.240 --> 00:05:28.500 ban. Since December, at least one Chinese -owned 00:05:28.500 --> 00:05:31.399 company has played a key role in this transhipment 00:05:31.399 --> 00:05:34.399 of minerals, which includes antimony, a critical 00:05:34.399 --> 00:05:38.220 material used in batteries and electronics. U 00:05:38.220 --> 00:05:40.720 .S. customs data reveal that imports reached 00:05:40.720 --> 00:05:46.480 3 ,834 metric tons in just five months. surpassing 00:05:46.480 --> 00:05:48.720 totals from the previous three years combined. 00:05:49.519 --> 00:05:52.100 Experts indicate that while these workarounds 00:05:52.100 --> 00:05:54.839 are profitable, they come with risks as China 00:05:54.839 --> 00:05:57.560 intensifies its crackdown on such practices, 00:05:57.920 --> 00:06:02.019 citing national security concerns. In crypto 00:06:02.019 --> 00:06:07.600 movement, Bitcoin is up 0 .5 % to about $108 00:06:07.600 --> 00:06:12.939 ,000. Ethereum is up 0 .5 % to just under $2 00:06:12.939 --> 00:06:21.519 ,600. And XRP is up 2 % to $2 .30. Moving on 00:06:21.519 --> 00:06:25.360 to a more local vibe. In our community spotlight 00:06:25.360 --> 00:06:28.319 on health and wellness, we are working with a 00:06:28.319 --> 00:06:31.220 national Pilates studio to bring you some free 00:06:31.220 --> 00:06:35.579 classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates 00:06:35.579 --> 00:06:39.079 with several locations in the Boston area. Pilates 00:06:39.079 --> 00:06:42.519 presents a comprehensive wellness approach, cultivating 00:06:42.519 --> 00:06:45.839 strength, Reducing tension and elevating mental 00:06:45.839 --> 00:06:49.300 well -being. Scientific research affirms its 00:06:49.300 --> 00:06:53.399 benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates 00:06:53.399 --> 00:06:57.579 for a free class. With locations in Canton, Wellesley, 00:06:57.759 --> 00:07:01.720 Hingham, Brookline, and Framingham, just be sure 00:07:01.720 --> 00:07:05.720 to tell them, sunny morning sent you by. And 00:07:05.720 --> 00:07:11.339 now, back to the show. Let's talk tech. A unicorn 00:07:11.339 --> 00:07:14.970 startup. Dexterity is making waves in the robotics 00:07:14.970 --> 00:07:20.970 industry with a valuation of $1 .7 billion. Based 00:07:20.970 --> 00:07:24.550 in California, Dexterity focuses on creating 00:07:24.550 --> 00:07:28.189 superhumanoids, large industrial robots designed 00:07:28.189 --> 00:07:32.509 to handle physically demanding tasks. Founder 00:07:32.509 --> 00:07:36.290 and chief executive Samir Menon emphasizes that 00:07:36.290 --> 00:07:38.769 their goal is to amplify human capabilities, 00:07:39.230 --> 00:07:42.970 not replace workers. With partnerships including 00:07:42.970 --> 00:07:47.610 FedEx and Sumitomo Corporation, daxterity is 00:07:47.610 --> 00:07:49.930 gearing up for an initial public offering in 00:07:49.930 --> 00:07:53.350 the United States. Market analysts predict that 00:07:53.350 --> 00:07:56.910 by the year 2050, the humanoid market could exceed 00:07:56.910 --> 00:08:01.430 $5 trillion, with over 1 billion robots in use. 00:08:04.110 --> 00:08:08.490 And in entertainment news, it's a bird, it's 00:08:08.490 --> 00:08:11.649 a plane, it's a new Superman movie. and the first 00:08:11.649 --> 00:08:15.769 reviews are in. James Gunn launches the new DC 00:08:15.769 --> 00:08:19.230 Universe with his blockbuster, featuring David 00:08:19.230 --> 00:08:23.810 Cornswet as the iconic superhero. Critics are 00:08:23.810 --> 00:08:26.750 praising Cornswet's performance and his chemistry 00:08:26.750 --> 00:08:30.129 with co -star Rachel Brostenhan, who portrays 00:08:30.129 --> 00:08:34.269 Lois Lane. The film boasts a vibrant, comic -book 00:08:34.269 --> 00:08:38.149 -inspired plot, but some worry it may feel overcrowded 00:08:38.149 --> 00:08:42.000 with characters and ideas. Questions abound, 00:08:42.000 --> 00:08:44.320 such as whether it does justice to the character 00:08:44.320 --> 00:08:47.440 and if it successfully kicks off the new cinematic 00:08:47.440 --> 00:08:51.720 universe. Superman flies into theaters on July 00:08:51.720 --> 00:08:58.100 11th, 2025. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for 00:08:58.100 --> 00:09:02.039 the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes 00:09:02.039 --> 00:09:05.200 from the American writer and philosopher, Eric 00:09:05.200 --> 00:09:09.840 Butterworth. And he said, Don't go through life. 00:09:10.279 --> 00:09:14.480 grow through life. And that's a wrap for this 00:09:14.480 --> 00:09:17.899 morning. You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, 00:09:18.259 --> 00:09:21.720 and TikTok for some captivating aerial videos 00:09:21.720 --> 00:09:25.799 with local news and the weather reports. Have 00:09:25.799 --> 00:09:28.519 an amazing day my good friends. We'll see you 00:09:28.519 --> 00:09:31.600 tomorrow with another episode of Sunny Mornings 00:09:31.600 --> 00:09:31.919 in Boston.